Creative colours come in an array of vibrant shades, and are all about self-expression, whilst working with your skin tone and facial features. These unique and beautiful colours come in everything from jewel tones to elevated pastels and can give a real editorial feel to your look.

Whether at our London Fitzrovia hair salon or our salon in Esher, Surrey, our highly trained team specialise in creative colour techniques, ensuring precision and artistry. Our clients receive tailored advice on colour selection and techniques that best suit their style, skin tone, bone structure and hair type.

The possibilities for creative colours are as limitless as your imagination so whether you opt for a striking transformation or more of an understated elegance, a skilled member of our team will be able to craft a look designed just for you.

Let’s look at some of our favourite techniques for incorporating creative colours. From bold statements to soft colour blends, these methods can bring personality to any hairstyle.

Elevated pastels

Pastel colours are often associated with the summer because of their soft, air-like qualities but they can easily be adapted to work all year round.Dual toning can be achieved by creating areas of depth and shadowing to elevate pastel tones, giving hair a more couture likeness.

These looks are semi-permanent, so if you desire a short-term transformation, perhaps to make a statement at an upcoming event, this could be the perfect solution. With the flexibility of choosing how long the effect lasts, you can enjoy your new style without the commitment.

Colour blocking

Colour blocking is a technique that involves colouring specific panels or sections of hair in contrasting shades. We enjoy creating everything from black-and-white Cruella-esque looks to Y2K copper blocking or bright stand-out money pieces on otherwise natural hair. 

The colour-blocking technique works amazingly for those with buzz cuts, where patterns can be created on the surface of shorter hair.

Metallic colours

From golden blondes to strong silvers and warm bronzes, we love to produce dynamic metallic looks for our clients. The nature of the metallic shades helps to create depth throughout the hair and adds shine.

Popular with our clients looking for an exciting twist to hair colour, the overall look can be bold with a high gloss finish or as subtle as a shimmer on the hair.

Jewel-toned colours 

Stand out from the crowd with jewel-toned hair that takes inspiration from gemstones. From stunning Fuschia shades to emerald to sapphire, the variations for jewel-toned hair are endless and can be adapted to suit your undertone. For those with a busy lifestyle, opt for a root melt blend that extends into your brighter-coloured hair to prolong the time between appointments.

Understated elegance

If you’re looking for understated elegance, you may wish for something like highlights or a balayage, where hair is painted with soft delicate strokes, to create a dimensional and natural look that gives a sunkissed effect to your hair.

Caring for creative colours

Depending on the creative colour, your hair might need to be bleached first, so you must take care of it to avoid damage. We check the health of your hair before applying any colour and can add recommended treatments to ensure your hair is in optimum health before colouring. You must invest in professional aftercare products and even in-salon treatments to keep hair healthy and colour-locked in between appointments. We recommend the Davines MINU range for lasting colour vibrancy, particularly the MINU Hair Serum, which seals in colour pigments with its moisturising formula and provides unmatched shine.

 Contact us to book your creative colours today

We hope you’ve enjoyed reading about the art of creative colours and some of our favourite options for your hair. If you would like to know more about how we can craft a creative colour bespoke to you in our London, Fitzrovia salon or Esher hair salon we would love to hear from you. We warmly invite you to book an appointment or contact us today.