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— Writing from the studio

Notes on hair. Slow ones.

Honest writing on the things first-time clients ask about. Why our prices are what they are. Why we won't take certain bookings. What lived-in colour actually looks like at six months. Roughly twice a month.

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Why our balayage costs what it does.

2.5–3 hour appointments, hand-painted, includes toner and gloss. Here's the actual breakdown of where the time goes.

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After your colour: the first wash.

Wait 48 hours. Use the shampoo we sent you home with. Why — and what happens if you don't.

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Why we don't post our prices on Instagram.

Short answer: prices are on this site, in writing, where they can be honest. Long answer: this post.

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Wedding hair: what to ask before you book anyone.

Trials, day-of timings, travel, contracts — what should be in writing before you put a deposit down.

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Box dye → balayage. The truth about timelines.

Why we usually can't do it in one visit. What we do instead. How long it takes done properly.

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The three products worth your money.

Out of about fifty things we could recommend, three are non-negotiable. Brand-agnostic, what to look for on the label.

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