Our Signature
Colour
The heart of what we do. Every colour service begins with a thorough consultation to understand your hair, your lifestyle and the result you're dreaming of.
Colour is our craft
Characters Hair is Randwick's destination for specialist hair colour. Our colourists work across four areas: classic colour to maintain or enhance your natural shade, grey coverage and blending, bespoke colour built from French blending, root shadow and colour melt, and full colour correction.
Whether you're keeping a rich brunette glossy, softening the way your greys grow out, or unpicking a colour that didn't go to plan, each appointment begins with a complimentary, unhurried consultation so your colour is tailored to your hair type, face shape and lifestyle. We work with premium professional ranges including Kérastase, L'Oréal and K18 for lasting, healthy results.
What We Offer
Our colour services
Classic Colour
For maintaining or enhancing your natural colour - rich, even and glossy from root to end.
Grey Coverage & Blending
Tailored colour solutions for grey hair - from full coverage to a softer, blended finish that grows out gently.
Bespoke Colour
Customised colour designed to create depth, dimension and seamless blends, mapped to your cut and your tone.
Colour Correction
For correcting previous colour or achieving a complete colour transformation. Always priced individually at consultation.
Caring For Your Colour
Colour lasts longer when it is looked after.
Wash with professionally recommended, sulphate-free colour-safe products, and in cooler water; heat and harsh detergents fade colour fastest.
Book a toner or gloss between colour appointments to refresh tone and shine without full regrowth work.
Always use a heat protectant before styling, and let hair air-dry where you can.
Sun, chlorine and salt water all pull colour - rinse straight after swimming and cover your hair on long days outdoors.
What to Expect
Your colour appointment, step by step
Consultation
We take the time to understand your hair, your history and the result you’re after.
The Craft
Your colourist hand-paints, foils or tints with precision, using only premium products.
The Finish
A flawless blow-dry, styling advice and a tailored home-care plan so your colour lasts.
Good to Know
Frequently asked
Do you do colour correction?
Yes. Colour correction is one of our specialities. Because every case is different, we assess your hair at a consultation and design a safe, realistic plan - sometimes across more than one appointment - before quoting.
How much does colour cost?
Colour is priced from a starting point that depends on your hair length, thickness and the result you want. Your exact price is confirmed at a complimentary consultation before we begin.
How long will my colour take?
A regrowth tint may take under two hours, while a full balayage, blonde transformation or correction can take several hours. We’ll give you an accurate time at consultation so you can plan your day.
How do I keep my colour looking fresh?
Use professionally recommended, colour-safe products, avoid chemicals for 48 hours after colouring, and book a toning or gloss treatment as recommended. We’ll tailor a home-care routine to your colour.
Booking Policy
Deposits & cancellations
We kindly ask for 48 hours’ notice for any cancellations or changes. Unconfirmed appointments may be released, and deposits are retained only if we’re unable to fill your appointment time. No-shows may forfeit their deposit and require prepayment for future bookings.
We understand that unexpected situations can arise and appreciate your understanding and support.
Pairs Well With
Bond-Building Treatments
K18 and Kérastase rituals to rebuild strength after lightening - the perfect companion to any colour service.
Hair Extensions
Adding length or volume? We colour-match and tone your extensions alongside your colour appointment.
Precision Cuts & Style
A shape that carries your colour - cut to your face shape, texture and the way you live.
Ready when you are
Let's create your perfect colour.
Book NowAfterpay available in salon - spread the cost of your colour appointment across instalments. We also accept Visa, Mastercard and Amex.