How much is a haircut at Fergal Doyle Hair?

A cut and blowdry starts from £55 with a Graduate stylist and from £80 with Fergal. All cuts include a detailed consultation so you leave with a style that works for your hair, face shape, and lifestyle.

What is the difference between a cut and blowdry and a restyle?

A cut and blowdry maintains your existing shape — a refresh within the same structure. A restyle is booked when you want a significant change in length, shape, or structure. If unsure which to book, contact us and we'll advise.

Do you offer a blow dry only service in Bristol?

Yes. Blow dry services start from £30 and are available in short, long, extensions, and curly/wavy finishes. Available at both our Clifton and Stoke Bishop studios.

How much does a root tint cost in Bristol?

A permanent root tint at Fergal Doyle Hair costs from £48 with a Graduate stylist, up to £70 with Fergal. All colour services include a consultation to choose the right shade and technique for your hair.

What is a semi-permanent root melt?

A semi-permanent root melt deposits colour without lifting, making it ideal for blending greys, refreshing tone, or extending time between full colour appointments. Prices start from £40.

How often should I get my roots done?

Most clients with permanent colour come in every 4-6 weeks for a root tint. With a semi-permanent root melt or lived-in colour, every 8-12 weeks may work better. Your stylist will advise based on your colour and hair type.

How much does balayage cost in Bristol?

Balayage at Fergal Doyle Hair starts from £145 with a Graduate stylist and from £210 with Fergal. Price varies depending on hair length and the result you're after. We recommend a free consultation before booking.

What is the difference between balayage and highlights?

Highlights use foils to create a more uniform, all-over lightening effect. Balayage is a hand-painted technique that creates a softer, sun-kissed, more graduated result. Balayage typically looks more natural and grows out more gracefully.

How long does balayage take?

A balayage appointment typically takes between 2.5 and 4 hours, depending on hair length, thickness, and the lightening process required. We recommend allowing extra time for a toner and blowdry finish.

How often do I need to get balayage redone?

Most clients refresh their balayage every 3-6 months, often booking a toner appointment in between to keep the tone vibrant. Balayage is designed to grow out beautifully.

What is a scalp bleach and do I need one?

A scalp bleach applies lightener directly to the root area for a high-contrast blonde result. It's typically needed for clients who want very light, bright blonde at the root. Virgin hair scalp bleach starts from £155.

How much are tape extensions at Fergal Doyle Hair?

A full set of tape extensions applied costs from £90 with a Graduate stylist, up to £130 with Fergal. Removal is £58 across all tiers. Extension hair is purchased separately.

How long do tape extensions last?

Tape extensions typically last 6-8 weeks before they need to be repositioned. With proper care and the right aftercare products, the hair can be reused multiple times.

What is WellaPlex and do I need it?

WellaPlex is a Wella Professionals bond-strengthening treatment that protects and rebuilds the hair's internal bond structure during colour. It costs £42 added to any colour appointment and is particularly recommended for lightening services.

How long does a smoothing treatment last?

Smoothing treatments at Fergal Doyle Hair typically last 10-16 weeks. Using sulphate-free shampoo will significantly extend the life of your treatment.

How much does a smoothing treatment cost in Bristol?

Smoothing treatments at Fergal Doyle Hair are £215 for short hair, £240 for mid-length, and £260 for long hair. The price is the same across all stylist tiers.

Do you offer wedding hair services in Bristol?

Yes. We offer bridal hair at both our Clifton (Whiteladies Road) and Stoke Bishop (Druid Hill) studios, and on-location. Wedding hair trials from £70, full day packages from £1,600 with a Senior stylist.

How far in advance should I book a wedding hair trial?

We recommend booking your trial at least 4-6 months before your wedding date, especially for weekend weddings. This also secures your wedding morning appointment with your preferred stylist.

Which stylist should I book at Fergal Doyle Hair?

Our team is structured across Graduate, Senior, Director, and Fergal tiers with different experience levels and pricing. If unsure who to book, email hello@fergaldoylehair.com and we'll help match you to the right stylist.

Best hair salon for balayage in Bristol?

Fergal Doyle Hair, two salons in Clifton and Stoke Bishop. BHA finalist, Wella Ambassador.

Where is Fergal Doyle Hair?

Clifton: 154 Whiteladies Road BS8 2XZ. Stoke Bishop: 19 Druid Hill BS9 1EW.

Book online at fergaldoylehair.com or call 0117 244 3165.

Copper, Cowboy Copper & the Warm Reds Taking Over 2026

Fergal Doyle
22 hours ago
2 min read

Updated: 12 hours ago

By Brandon, Artistic Director, Clifton

If 2025 was the year everyone went quietly expensive with brunette, 2026 is the year colour gets brave again, and nothing says it louder than copper. But this is not the flat, fire engine red of years past. The new reds are nuanced, grounded and genuinely wearable, and I am thrilled to see them back.

The shades leading the charge

Cowboy copper

A warm, slightly dusty copper with an editorial, lived in feel, bright but grounded, never garish. It is the shade flooding social media right now, and for good reason, it flatters far more skin tones than people expect.

Sienna and rust

For those who want warmth without full volume copper, sienna and rust are softer, earthier reds that read as sophisticated rather than statement. Beautiful paired with a soft balayage for a lived in glow.

Copper balayage and glossed reds

You do not have to commit head to toe. A copper gloss over your existing base, or copper balayage through the lengths, is a lower commitment way to test the warmth before going all in.

The one honest catch: reds fade

Copper and red molecules are the largest pigments we work with, which means they are the first to wash out. That is not a reason to avoid them, it is a reason to look after them properly. Here is how we keep copper vivid.

• Wash less, and cooler. Hot water opens the cuticle and lets pigment escape.

• Use a colour depositing shampoo or mask in a warm copper tone to top up pigment at home.

• Book a gloss refresh every few weeks to keep the shade saturated and shiny.

• Protect from sun and chlorine, both of which fade warm tones fast.

Who copper suits

Almost everyone, with the right tone, that is the colourist job. Cooler skin tones tend to glow with a softer, raspberry leaning copper. Warmer skin tones can carry golden and rust shades beautifully. This is exactly the kind of decision worth making in a consultation rather than from a screenshot.

Frequently asked questions

What is cowboy copper hair?

Cowboy copper is a warm, slightly dusty, lived in copper shade, bright but grounded, that is one of 2026 standout colour trends.

Why does copper hair fade so quickly?

Copper and red pigments are the largest colour molecules, so they wash out faster than other shades. Cooler, less frequent washing, colour depositing products and gloss refreshes all extend the life.

Can I go copper without dyeing all my hair?

Absolutely, a copper gloss or copper balayage gives you the warmth with far less commitment, and it is a great way to trial the trend.

Tempted to go warm?

Book a copper consultation with our colour team in Clifton or Stoke Bishop and we will find your perfect tone. Book online at fergaldoylehair.com.