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, explained properly
A plain-English guide to freehand colour painting, how it differs from foils, and who it tends to suit.
Why we work exclusively with Goldwell colour, and what that choice means for the condition of your hair.
The colour technique built to grow out gracefully, without a hard regrowth line to manage between visits.
Three colour techniques people mix up all the time, broken down so you know what to ask for.
What to expect from your balayage over time, and how to stretch out the time between appointments.
Practical, product-backed advice for keeping colour looking fresh in between salon visits.
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.
Cutting, occasions and salon life
What actually matters when picking a Farnham salon, and the questions worth asking before you book.
The Complete Guide to Men's Hair in Farnham
Everything from cuts and grooming to our discreet men's reshade service for blending early grey.
From arrival to consultation to your first cut - what actually happens on your first appointment with us.
Ready when you are
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Consultation-first, every time. Tell us what you're after and we'll take it from there.