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Blog · 2 November 2026

What happens at a colour consultation?

A consultation is the cheapest way to avoid a colour you regret. Here is what it covers and how to get the most from it.

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A colour consultation is a short conversation before any colour goes on. Hair Nova Salon offers a free one, and recommends it before balayage or a more involved change.

What it covers

  • Your hair now: how long it is, its condition and any colour already in it
  • What you want: the result you have in mind, ideally with photos
  • Whether it is realistic: what can be done in one visit and what may take more than one
  • A plan: the technique, the likely tone and how it will grow out

What to bring

Pictures of colours you like and, just as useful, pictures of colours you do not. Mention any recent home colour or treatments, because they affect what can be done.

Questions worth asking

  • How will it look as it grows out?
  • How often will I need to come back?
  • Is a patch test needed? A patch test is needed before colour.

After the consultation

You do not have to book on the spot. If you would like to ask a follow-up question, message on WhatsApp from the buttons on this site.

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Book online with Hair Nova Salon, or send a WhatsApp message to ask about colour, consultations and availability.

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