The Colour
Treatment
Rich, dimensional colour with luminous shine — formulated for longevity and a finish that grows out as beautifully as it began.
Beautiful colour is layered, never flat. It moves the way real hair moves and catches light the way good colour catches light — quietly, and exactly as intended. This service is for the client who wants a result that does not announce itself but is unmistakable up close.
Every session, considered.
Private consultation
A full assessment of your hair and an honest plan for the colour you actually want.
Custom formulation
Colour mixed on the day for your skin tone, undertones, and the depth you want to live in.
Bond-protective application
Strengthening protocols run through every step to preserve the integrity of your hair.
Toning & gloss
The finishing layer that turns a beautiful colour into one that looks expensive.
Cut & finishing style
A polished blowout that shows you exactly how the colour was meant to move.
Aftercare guide
A simple, considered routine to hold your tone and shine between visits.
From consultation to colour.
Consultation
We talk through the colour you want, the hair you have, and what it will take to get there honestly.
Custom formula
Colour is mixed for you, considering skin tone, undertones, and the depth you want to live in.
Application
A focused appointment with a bond-protective protocol carried through every step.
Tone & gloss
A custom tone seals the result — the finish that separates good colour from considered colour.
Aftercare plan
You leave with a routine and a maintenance schedule built for your specific result.
Three approaches, one standard.
We choose the right one together at consultation based on your hair, your routine, and the colour you want to live in.
Dimensional Colour
Layered tones for richness and movement — luminous brunettes, glowing reds, multi-tonal depth.
- Session
- 2.5 – 4 hours
- Maintenance
- Every 10 – 14 weeks
- Best for
- Bringing dimension to natural colour
Lived-In Colour
Soft transitions and grown-in roots — a low-maintenance result that always looks intentional.
- Session
- 2 – 3 hours
- Maintenance
- Every 12 – 16 weeks
- Best for
- Low-upkeep dimension and shine
Colour Correction
Considered repair work — removing unwanted tone, transitioning between shades, restoring a base.
- Session
- 4 – 6 hours (often multiple)
- Process
- Mapped at consultation
- Best for
- Resetting colour to where it belongs
Final pricing is confirmed at your consultation, where we discuss the exact plan for your hair.
Colour, considered.
The questions worth asking.
How often should I refresh my colour?
Lived-in colour stretches comfortably to 10 to 14 weeks; full-coverage colour and root touch-ups generally fall every 5 to 7 weeks. A gloss appointment in between protects tone, shine, and longevity without committing to a full service.
What is dimensional colour?
Dimensional colour is the deliberate layering of multiple tones — slightly lighter pieces around the face, soft depth at the root, lived-in lengths — to create movement and richness rather than one flat colour. It is what makes a brunette look luminous rather than painted, and a redhead glow rather than read as opaque.
Will colouring my hair damage it?
Modern colour services, done correctly, can actually improve hair condition — particularly when paired with bond-protecting products and the right toning protocols. The risk lies in over-processing, which is exactly what proper planning and considered formulation are designed to prevent.
Do you take on colour corrections?
Yes. Colour corrections — fixing previous work, removing unwanted tone, transitioning between shades, or restoring a base — are some of the most rewarding services I do. Corrections begin with a longer consultation so I can map the safest path forward, often over more than one session.
Can I go darker without it looking flat?
Absolutely — and this is one of the more requested services. Going richer or returning to a natural depth is built on the same principles as going lighter: dimension, custom tone, and gloss. Done right, a deeper colour can look just as luminous as a brighter one.
What is a gloss appointment?
A gloss is a quick, gentle service that refreshes tone and adds shine between full colour appointments. It can shift your colour subtly, neutralize fade, or simply add a layer of polish — usually under an hour, with no lift involved.
What is the investment?
Colour services are quoted at consultation based on the technique, the length and density of your hair, and the result you want.
How do I book?
New clients begin by reaching out on Instagram (@hairbykathely) to schedule a consultation. You will hear back personally, usually within a day.
What clients say.
I've had extensions done in three different cities. This was the first time they looked exactly like my real hair. I stopped explaining to people that they were extensions.
Kathely didn't just colour my hair — she changed the relationship I have with it. I hadn't felt this confident about how I look in years.
I was nervous about extensions for years. After one session with Kathely I understood why everyone keeps coming back.
"Colour, done well, should look like it was always supposed to be there. The work is in the layering — and in knowing exactly when to stop."
— Kathely
