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.

Going Blonde for the First Time? Here's Exactly What to Expect

Fergal Doyle
22 hours ago
2 min read

Updated: 12 hours ago

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. The good news is that with the right plan, it is a brilliant, hair healthy journey. Here is exactly how it goes, step by step, so there are no surprises.

Step 1: the consultation (and the patch test)

Everything starts here. We will look at your natural base, the condition and history of your hair, and the blonde you have in mind, bring photos, they help enormously. We will be honest about whether your goal is a one visit job or a staged journey. If any colour or toner is involved, you will also need a quick skin sensitivity test at least 48 hours beforehand, so we will sort that early.

Step 2: choosing your blonde

Blonde is a hundred different things. Do you want a low maintenance balayage that keeps a soft natural root, or a brighter all over look? Cool and icy, or warm and honeyed? For a first timer, I usually steer towards something with a lived in root, it is softer on your hair, kinder to your diary, and grows out gracefully.

Step 3: the appointment itself

Lightening takes time, set aside a good few hours and bring something to do. We lighten, we rinse, and then comes the part that makes all the difference, toning. This is where raw lightened hair becomes your shade. We will also use a bond building treatment throughout to keep your hair strong.

Step 4: the honest bit about going dark to light

If you are starting from dark or previously coloured hair, your hair may not reach your dream blonde in a single sitting, and that is not a setback, it is us protecting your hair. Rushing dark hair to platinum in one go is how breakage happens. A staged approach gets you there healthy.

Step 5: aftercare, protecting your new colour

• Purple shampoo once or twice a week keeps brassiness and yellow tones at bay.

• A weekly mask replaces moisture that lightening removes.

• Turn the heat down on your styling tools and always use heat protection.

• Book your toner top up. Gloss fades first, and a refresh keeps you looking salon fresh between full colours.

Frequently asked questions

Can I go from brunette to blonde in one appointment?

Sometimes, but often it is safest over two or more sessions, especially on dark or box dyed hair. Your stylist will give you an honest timeline at the consultation.

Will going blonde damage my hair?

Lightening is a chemical process, but with bond building treatments, a skilled colourist and good aftercare, blonde hair can stay healthy and glossy.

How often will I need to maintain it?

A lived in balayage can stretch to three to four months. Brighter all over blonde needs root work every 6 to 8 weeks. Toner refreshes sit somewhere in between.

Thinking about your first blonde?

Book a no pressure consultation in Stoke Bishop or Clifton and we will plan it properly. Book online at fergaldoylehair.com.