Christmas colour starts in November…..

New colour for Christmas? Don’t leave it too late

Blonde for Christmas? A rich copper? Or perhaps you’re ready for a completely new look?

There’s something lovely about a fresh hair colour for the festive season, especially with parties and celebrations filling the diary. But some colour transformations take a little more planning than you might think. That dream shade might take more than one appointment to achieve.

So if you’re thinking of a new colour for Christmas, November is the perfect time to start the conversation.

Can you really change your colour in one visit?

Sometimes, absolutely! But it all depends on the colour you’re starting with, the shade you’ve fallen for and whether your hair has been coloured before.

Going from deep brunette to blonde, for instance, isn’t quite as simple as choosing a lighter shade from the colour chart. Existing colour may need to be lifted first and that can take time, especially if you’ve been colouring your hair dark for years. And even naturally dark hair may need more than one appointment for a dramatic change.

‘When we lighten dark hair, it often goes through warmer shades of red, orange and gold before reaching a lighter blonde,’ explains Redken Certified Colourist Harper. ‘We can’t always get past those stages in one visit without putting too much stress on the hair. That’s why we often recommend a gradual approach.’

Gorgeous colour starts with healthy hair

There’s something exciting about walking into the salon as a brunette and leaving as a blonde. But healthy, shiny hair is just as important as the colour itself.

If your hair is already dry, fragile or damaged from previous colouring, your stylist may recommend a little preparation before making a big change. That could mean conditioning treatments, adjusting your colour plans or spreading the transformation over several appointments.

‘Two clients can bring in exactly the same photo, but that doesn’t mean we’ll take the same route to get there,’ says Harper. ‘Every head of hair is different and we want the end result to look and feel beautiful.’

From inspo photo to gorgeous new colour

First comes the fun part… planning your new look.

It starts with a detailed consultation. Show your stylist a few photos of colours you love. Those saved Insta posts, Pinterest finds or celebrity hair inspiration are all very helpful.

And don’t worry if you haven’t quite made up your mind. Your stylist will help you explore which shades suit you, what’s realistic for your hair and how much upkeep your new colour will need.

If your dream colour is going to take a few visits, your stylist will plan the stages with you. That could mean some gentle lightening in November, followed by further colour work closer to Christmas. And you don’t have to put up with an awkward in-between colour along the way. Each stage can be a beautiful look in its own right.

Your Christmas colour? Let’s talk now

If a new hair colour is on your Christmas wish list, don’t wait until your December appointment to mention it.

Some transformations take longer than a few weeks, so the sooner we chat, the more time we have to plan a colour you’ll love without rushing the process.

Why not book your colour consultation now – Book online or call Hillhead 01329 667939 0r Whiteley 01489 573553