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Can you get my colour to a bright blonde in the first/one visit?

This is one of our most frequently asked questions and requested services!

Unless you are a trained hair stylist, it can be hard to understand why it is difficult to achieve blonde straight away. Firstly, genetics places a key role – every single person has an underlying natural pigment that is exposed when we do any form of lightening. For individuals with dark hair, the most common exposed pigment is red. Occasionally, some individuals with brunette hair can achieve a level of blonde very easily – and this may be due to European ancestry where the underlying pigment is quite light.

Any hair that has colour build-up may be difficult to lift easily, and you won’t be able to achieve blonde in one session. If you have stubborn hair that struggles to lift well or quickly – this means you will have a long road ahead! There will be many ‘in between’ colours or red, orange, copper, yellow and the possibly blonde. Because we have no idea how your hair will lift prior to any colour service, sometimes this is a guessing game – and whilst this is difficult, we prefer to be honest with our clients about lightening as a process.

At LUXE Concept Salon, we strongly recommend and prefer to use Olaplex during each session – a treatment that helps keep the hair bonded, and protects the integrity of the hair. We also do our best to use common sense, to only lift the hair to a level that it can tolerate. We are asked many times why we cannot take hair straight to blonde ‘all in one go’ – but if we did that, the integrity of your hair would be so compromised, you would be left with very damaged or no hair at all!

Have faith in your stylist and their recommendations – we want you as a client for life, and do not see the services we provide simply as a way to make money or to ruin your hair. We reserve the right to refuse lightening services, and do it all the time – purely because we know you will regret it if your hair cannot cope. If you are a client that will have a long journey to blonde, we will do our very vest to ensure that your ‘in between’ colours are applied beautifully, and that you will still feel attractive & happy.

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  • Mira Hamdan

    Star Rating from Mira Hamdan
    10 February 2025
    Very friendly staff :) pleased w my purchase ☺️
  • Rebecca

    Star Rating from Rebecca
    1 February 2025
    I had the pleasure of visiting Luxe Salon for the first time today, and I was truly impressed. From the moment I walked in, the staff were not only friendly but also incredibly professional, making me feel welcome and well taken care of. Jess, in particular, is a master with colour—she transformed my hair, and I couldn't be happier with the results. I highly recommend Luxe Salon for all of your...
  • J N

    Star Rating from J N
    11 January 2025
    Such a great experience from start to finish. I happened to book Luxe Salon based on “best nanoplasty treatment salon” and let me tell you - it was perfect. Kristie was my hair dresser and she was so great. She took her time and ensured everything was done with care and as best it can be. I did the Nanoplasty treatment on my hair as it’s always been curly and this was the best thing I’ve ever d...
  • A

    Star Rating from A
    20 December 2024
    Recently had my hair styled and coloured by Patrick. He really took the time to listen to me and understand what I wanted. He also had great suggestions for style and colour. I'm so happy with the outcome.
  • Jade Loyzaga

    Star Rating from Jade Loyzaga
    4 December 2024
    Love coming to luxe and leaving with my hair perfectly styled, straightened coloured the works. I’m probably the worst because I never know what I want but am so well looked after by Laura.
  • Fran Burge

    Star Rating from Fran Burge
    4 December 2024
    Laura has been coloring my hair for a year now. I’m consistently pleased with the result. The fact I keep returning speaks volumes as I’m not generally loyal to any one hairdresser. Laura is a talented colorist and a really lovely person.
  • Candice Cooper

    Star Rating from Candice Cooper
    28 November 2024
    Have had my hair done by Laura for the last 5 years. She is AMAZING! Wouldn’t trust anyone else for colour and cuts. Impressed every time!
  • shya castillo

    Star Rating from shya castillo
    8 November 2024
    I went to Luxe for the first time today and was really impressed with the quality of service. I had a nanoplasty treatment with Brea and the level of care and attention to detail was absolutely fantastic. Highly recommend!
  • Chaka K

    Star Rating from Chaka K
    8 November 2024
    Laura is the most amazing colourist and hairdresser I’ve ever met. She is professional, fun and has a talent for hair that is unmatched. I highly recommend seeing her not just for colour but for the best cut, head massage, laugh and conversation you’ll ever have! I don’t know what I’d ever do if she moves but I’m concerned 😱
  • Veronica

    Star Rating from Veronica
    20 September 2024
    Erin is the best! She’s colour pro and I wouldn’t trust anyone else. Being Asian, I have very dark hair and getting the right tone of blonde highlights is not an easy task but Erin gets me!
  • Sonja Herzog

    Star Rating from Sonja Herzog
    13 September 2024
    Karla is amazing at what she does! I first saw her at the start of the year and for balayage and the colour was amazing! I’ve been seeing her ever since and she always keeps my hair looking amazing and healthy 🤗🤗