FROM THE SALON
The hair journal.
Colour advice, styling ideas and honest answers to your hair questions.
Thinking About a Perm? How Long It Lasts, What It Costs and the Alternatives
Considering a perm? Explore typical UK costs, appointment times and longevity, plus curl-friendly alternatives at our Bristol salons.
Read the story →10 Common Hair care mistakes that are damaging Your Hair
Hair is one of the most important features of our appearance and can greatly affect our confidence. It is the accessory we wear every day. Many of our clients…
Read the story →Balayage Maintenance Guide – Keep Your Colour Looking Fresh
Balayage Maintenance Guide – Expert Tips from Bristol One of the biggest advantages of balayage is that it is genuinely low maintenance compared to other…
Read the story →Balayage vs Highlights vs Foilyage: What's the Difference, and Which Do You Need?
Balayage, highlights, foilyage and babylights explained in plain English, with current Fergal Doyle Hair guide prices and advice on choosing the right technique.
Read the story →Blonde Hair Trends 2026 – Bristol Colour Expert Guide
Blonde Hair Trends 2026 – What's Hot This Year 2026 is shaping up to be an exciting year for blonde hair. At Fergal Doyle Hair in Bristol, our colour team is…
Read the story →Bridal Hair in Bristol: How Far Ahead to Book Your Colour and Cut
By Evie, Bridal Hair specialist, Fergal Doyle Hair, Whiteladies Road, Clifton The single biggest mistake brides make is leaving hair colour to the last minute.…
Read the story →Bronde: The Best of Blonde and Brunette, and 2026's Most-Requested Colour
By Maisie, Senior Stylist and Blonde Specialist, Clifton Bronde is exactly what it sounds like, the perfect blend of brown and blonde, and it is the colour my…
Read the story →Colouring Curly Hair Without the Damage: A Curl Specialist's Guide
By Evie, Independent Stylist & Curl Specialist, Clifton Curly and coily hair is more fragile than straight hair by its very nature, every bend in the curl is a…
Read the story →Copper, Cowboy Copper & the Warm Reds Taking Over 2026
By Brandon, Independent Stylist & Cutting Specialist, Clifton If 2025 was the year everyone went quietly expensive with brunette, 2026 is the year colour gets brave again, and…
Read the story →Why Curly Hair Needs a Curl-Specific Cut (and What That Actually Means)
By Evie, Independent Stylist & Curl Specialist, Clifton If you have curls and have ever left a salon with a cut that looked fine wet and went wrong the moment it…
Read the story →Dimensional Blonde Guide – The Art of Multi-Tonal Blonde Hair
Dimensional Blonde – The Complete Guide Dimensional blonde is one of the most sought-after hair colour looks, and for good reason. Unlike flat, uniform blonde…
Read the story →Expensive Brunette: How to Get 2026's Richest, Glossiest Brown
By Florence, Senior Stylist and Creative Colourist, Stoke Bishop and Clifton Expensive brunette is the biggest brown story of 2026, and it is exactly what it…
Read the story →Fixing Box Dye – How to Correct DIY Hair Colour Disasters
How to Fix a Box Dye Disaster – Bristol Colour Correction Experts Box dye seems like an easy, affordable option – but it often leads to results that are…
Read the story →Going Blonde for the First Time? Here's Exactly What to Expect
By Kayleigh, Graduate Stylist and Blonde Specialist, Stoke Bishop Deciding to go blonde for the first time is genuinely exciting, and a little nerve wracking.…
Read the story →Grey Blending: The 2026 Way to Embrace Your Greys (Without Going Cold Turkey)
By Beth, Colour Director, Stoke Bishop For decades, grey hair was something to deal with, a regrowth emergency that sent people rushing to the salon every…
Read the story →Colour Correction: What to Do When Your Hair Colour Goes Wrong
By Beth, Colour Director, Stoke Bishop Colour correction is the work we do when hair colour has not gone to plan, whether that is patchy regrowth, bands of…
Read the story →Hair Colour Maintenance Guide – Keep Your Colour Vibrant
Hair Colour Maintenance Guide from Fergal Doyle Hair Bristol Protecting your investment in professional hair colour is essential. At Fergal Doyle Hair in…
Read the story →Hair Colour Trends Bristol 2026 – What's Hot This Year
Hair Colour Trends Bristol 2026 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting years for hair colour in recent memory. At Fergal Doyle Hair in Bristol, our…
Read the story →Hair Extensions in Bristol: Types, What Affects the Cost, and How to Choose
By Shayla, Senior Stylist and Manager, Stoke Bishop Hair extensions are not just about length, they are one of the best ways to add volume, thickness and…
Read the story →Hair Gloss and Toner Treatments Explained: The Secret to Salon-Fresh Colour
By Baby, Colour Director, Clifton If your colour looks amazing leaving the salon but dull or brassy a few weeks later, the answer is almost always a gloss. It…
Read the story →Hairdressing Glossary
Ever been confused by the terminology your hairdresser is using during the consultation? Here is a lift of 100 common industry terms, and what your stylist…
Read the story →How Long Does Balayage Last? Bristol Colour Expert Guide
How Long Does Balayage Last? One of the most frequently asked questions at Fergal Doyle Hair is: how long does balayage last? The answer depends on several…
Read the story →How Much Is Balayage in Bristol? Complete 2026 Price Guide
How much does balayage cost in Bristol? See current Fergal Doyle Hair lightening prices, realistic complete totals and what affects your personal quote.
Read the story →How Often Should You Colour Your Hair? Expert Advice from Bristol
How Often Should You Colour Your Hair? One of the most common questions our clients at Fergal Doyle Hair ask is: how often should I colour my hair? The honest…
Read the story →How to achieve Lily Allen’s iconic blonde bob
Achieving Lily Allen's blonde bob requires careful consideration and communication with your hairstylist. The right cut, colour, and styling can make all the…
Read the story →How to Care for Your Hair Extensions
Whether you're looking to add volume, length, or a pop of colour to your natural hair, hair extensions can be a game-changer. However, to ensure they stay as…
Read the story →How to change your hair… without actually changing your hair.
It’s the age-old question, that hairdressers are asked in pub toilets and smoking areas on nights out. The same question that clients spend hours scrolling…
Read the story →How to Choose the Right Hair Colour for Your Skin Tone
How to Choose the Right Hair Colour for Your Skin Tone Choosing the right hair colour can feel overwhelming with so many options available. At Fergal Doyle…
Read the story →How to Choose the Right Hairdresser in Bristol (From Someone Who Does the Hiring)
By Shayla, Senior Stylist and Manager, Stoke Bishop Finding a new hairdresser is a bit like dating. You can usually tell within the first ten minutes whether…
Read the story →How to eliminate frizz
Frizzy hair can be a nightmare for many people, and it can be a real challenge to get it under control. Whether you have naturally curly hair or are dealing…
Read the story →How to Go Blonde Safely – Bristol Colour Expert Advice
How to Go Blonde Safely – Expert Advice from Bristol Going blonde is one of the most dramatic and exciting colour transformations you can make. However, it…
Read the story →LA Weave Hair Extensions Bristol – The Ultimate Braidless Sew-In Guide
LA Weave Hair Extensions Bristol – The Expert Guide LA Weave is one of the most sought-after hair extension methods available, and at Fergal Doyle Hair in…
Read the story →Low-Maintenance Colour That Still Looks Like Money
By Florence, Senior Stylist and Creative Colourist, Stoke Bishop and Clifton Here is the request I get more than any other in 2026. I want it to look amazing,…
Read the story →The Best Low-Maintenance Haircuts for Busy People in Bristol
By Becks, Senior Stylist, Clifton A low-maintenance haircut is not just short hair, it is a cut designed so it falls into place with minimal effort and grows…
Read the story →Meet Brandon Messinger: Independent Stylist & Cutting Specialist
Meet Brandon Messinger, an independent stylist and cutting specialist based at Fergal Doyle Hair Clifton, with an editorial eye and extensive industry recognition.
Read the story →Men Welcome: Cuts, Colour and Grey Blending at Fergal Doyle Hair
By Fergal Doyle, Founder and Director There is still a myth that a colour-focused salon is not for men. It absolutely is. We cut and colour for everyone,…
Read the story →Post Pregnancy Hair Loss
Understanding Postpartum Hair Loss and what Products can help. Becoming a mother is an extraordinary experience, but it also comes with some surprises—one of…
Read the story →How to Prepare for Your First Colour Appointment (So You Get the Best Result)
By Kayleigh, Graduate Stylist and Blonde Specialist, Stoke Bishop A little preparation makes a huge difference to your first colour appointment, and it is…
Read the story →A Private, Women-Only Space in Bristol for Hijab and Niqab Wearers
By Shayla, Senior Stylist & Manager For many women who wear a hijab or niqab, booking a hair appointment comes with a question most salons never stop to…
Read the story →Summer Hair Colour Care – Protect Your Colour in the Sun
Summer Hair Colour Care – How to Protect Your Colour Summer is wonderful, but it can be tough on colour-treated hair. UV rays, salt water, chlorine and…
Read the story →Tape Hair Extensions Guide – How They Work, Cost & Aftercare
Tape Hair Extensions: The Complete Guide Tape-in hair extensions are one of the most popular and versatile extension methods available today. At Fergal Doyle…
Read the story →The 2026 Hair Colour Trends Worth Booking (And the Ones I'd Skip)
By Fergal Doyle, Founder and Director After more than two decades and a lot of trend cycles, I have learned to separate the colours that genuinely suit real…
Read the story →What Causes Brassy Hair & How to Fix It
What Causes Brassy Hair – And How to Fix It Brassy, orange or yellow tones in lightened hair are one of the most common hair colour concerns we hear about at…
Read the story →What does a Keratin Smoothing Treatment do?
In the realm of hair care, there's a name that's been making waves for its transformative powers: Fabriq Keratin Smoothing Treatment. More than just another…
Read the story →What Does Going Blonde Actually Cost in Bristol? An Honest Price Guide
A realistic guide to blonde hair costs in Bristol, including highlights, toner, bond-building treatment and finishing—with complete Fergal Doyle Hair appointment examples.
Read the story →KeraStraight Is Now Fabriq: Keratin Smoothing in Bristol
Looking for KeraStraight in Bristol? KeraStraight has rebranded as Fabriq. Discover the current Fabriq keratin smoothing service, prices and aftercare at Fergal Doyle Hair.
Read the story →Why do Hair Salons charge so much?
Hey Gorgeous!!! You might have some questions about our prices, so we want to dispel some myths and educate everyone on what we’re charging for, and why we…
Read the story →Why the Cheapest Haircut in Bristol Can End Up Costing You More
By Becks, Senior Stylist, Clifton I will say something that sounds odd coming from a hairdresser. Price is not the point. Value is. I have spent over twenty…
Read the story →Why We Don’t Offer Perms at Fergal Doyle Hair
We are passionate about creating beautiful, healthy hair, and we specialise in hair colour transformations. Our expertise in colour is what sets us apart, and…
Read the story →Winter Hair Care Guide – Keep Your Colour & Hair Healthy in Cold Weather
Winter Hair Care Guide – Expert Advice from Bristol Winter brings its own set of challenges for hair health and colour. Cold, dry air outside and central…
Read the story →What Should I do with my hair this Winter?
The evenings are getting darker, the nights are getting longer, the days are getting colder and you’re already thinking about booking a sunny getaway next…
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