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The Establishment Blog

Advice from the team - built on 50+ years of combined experience

This is where we answer the questions we get asked most in the chair - about colour, cuts, aftercare and what to expect when you book with us. It's written by the same team you'll meet on Downing Street: Ross, Claire, Ben, Lisa B, Mike and the rest of the salon, drawing on decades between them at the basin and the colour bowl.

Browse by topic below, or head straight to balayage, hair colour or haircuts if you already know what you're after.

Colour

Colour, explained properly

01

What is Balayage? A Farnham Stylist's Complete Guide

Colour

A plain-English guide to freehand colour painting, how it differs from foils, and who it tends to suit.

02

Goldwell vs Other Colour Brands: Why We Choose Goldwell

Colour

Why we work exclusively with Goldwell colour, and what that choice means for the condition of your hair.

03

What is Lived-In Colour? The Low-Maintenance Trend Explained

Colour

The colour technique built to grow out gracefully, without a hard regrowth line to manage between visits.

04

The Difference Between Balayage, Highlights and Ombré - Explained Simply

Colour

Three colour techniques people mix up all the time, broken down so you know what to ask for.

05

How Long Does a Balayage Last? (And How to Make It Last Longer)

Colour

What to expect from your balayage over time, and how to stretch out the time between appointments.

06

How to Look After Colour-Treated Hair: Advice from a Goldwell-Trained Salon

Aftercare

Practical, product-backed advice for keeping colour looking fresh in between salon visits.

Cuts, Styling & Salon Life

Beyond colour - cutting, occasions and life at the salon

Not every post here is about colour. Some cover choosing the right salon in the first place, some cover men's hair and grooming, and some cover what it's actually like to book with us - from your first consultation to bridal hair on the big day.

Cuts, Styling & Salon Life

Cutting, occasions and salon life

01

How to Choose a Hairdresser in Farnham: 7 Things to Look For

Salon Life

What actually matters when picking a Farnham salon, and the questions worth asking before you book.

02

The Complete Guide to Men's Hair in Farnham

Cuts & Styling

Everything from cuts and grooming to our discreet men's reshade service for blending early grey.

03

Before Your First Visit: What to Expect at The Establishment Hairdressing

Salon Life

From arrival to consultation to your first cut - what actually happens on your first appointment with us.

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