The Art of Hair Colour at MINT Hairdressers in Battersea
At MINT Hair Salon in Battersea, hair colour is more than just a service, it’s an art. Our colourists are passionate about creating bespoke shades that enhance your natural beauty and reflect your personal style. Whether you’re looking for a subtle refresh or a bold new look, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
We believe that great colour starts with a consultation. During this time, we’ll discuss your goals, assess your hair condition, and recommend the best techniques and shades to achieve your desired result. From soft, natural tones to vibrant, statement colours, every service is tailored to you.
Using high-quality professional Revlon products, we ensure your colour looks rich, glossy, and long-lasting while maintaining the health of your hair. Our approach is always personalised, taking into account your skin tone, lifestyle, and maintenance preferences.
At MINT, we create colour that not only looks incredible in the salon but continues to shine long after you leave.
Please note: If you haven't had your hair coloured with us in the last 4 months, or if you're a new client, you will need to have a patch test 48 hours before your colour appointment.
Balayage & Lived-In Colour
Balayage remains one of the most popular colouring techniques. Here at MINT we specialise in creating soft, natural-looking balayage that grows out beautifully and requires minimal maintenance.
This freehand technique allows our colourists to place highlights exactly where they’re needed whether you want bolder 'money piece' highlights around the face or a seamless blend from root to tip. The result is a sun-kissed, lived-in look that adds dimension and movement to your hair.
Perfect for those who want a low-maintenance colour, balayage doesn’t leave harsh regrowth lines, meaning you can enjoy your colour for longer between appointments. It’s also highly versatile, working beautifully on blondes, brunettes, and even warmer tones like caramel and copper.
We tailor every balayage service to suit your hair type, length, and desired finish, ensuring a result that feels completely bespoke.
Blonde, Brunette & Red Hair
Whether you’re dreaming of bright blonde, rich brunette, or vibrant red, the colour technicians at MINT can create the perfect shade for you.
Blonde shades range from icy platinum tones to soft, creamy blondes and golden hues. We carefully select the right tone to complement your skin and achieve a flattering, natural-looking result.
Brunettes are anything but boring, with options including deep chocolate tones, warm caramel shades, and glossy espresso colours. Adding subtle highlights or lowlights can enhance depth and dimension.
Red hair is bold, beautiful, and full of personality. From soft strawberry blondes to rich auburns and vibrant coppers, we’ll help you find a shade that suits your style.
Our focus is always on creating colour that enhances your features while keeping your hair healthy and radiant.
Creative Colour
Creative colour is all about self-expression, individuality, and having fun with your look. From soft pastel tones to bold, vivid shades and striking colour placements, this service allows you to step away from the ordinary and embrace something truly unique.
Every creative colour transformation starts with a detailed consultation to explore your ideas, lifestyle, and maintenance preferences. Whether you’re inspired by subtle balayage with a twist, vibrant fashion shades, or multi-tonal colour blends, the final look is carefully designed to suit your personality and style.
Techniques can include colour melting, panel colouring, hidden tones, or full head transformations, all tailored to create dimension and impact. High-quality colour products and professional application ensure long-lasting vibrancy and shine, while maintaining the condition of the hair.
Creative colour can be as bold or as understated as you like, offering endless possibilities to refresh your look or make a statement. With expert guidance and a bespoke approach, it’s the perfect way to showcase your personality through beautifully crafted colour.
Colour Correction
Colour correction is a specialist service designed to restore balance, tone, and overall health to the hair. Whether dealing with unwanted brassiness, uneven colour bands, over-processed lengths, or a shade that simply didn’t turn out as expected, expert correction can transform both the look and feel of the hair.
Every colour correction journey begins with a thorough consultation. Hair history, current condition, and desired results are all carefully assessed to create a tailored plan. In many cases, achieving the perfect result is a gradual process, prioritising the integrity of the hair while working towards the end goal.
Advanced techniques such as colour neutralisation, gentle lifting, and strategic re-pigmentation are used to rebalance tones and create a more natural, flattering finish. Treatments are often incorporated throughout the process to strengthen and protect the hair, ensuring it remains soft, shiny, and resilient.
From correcting at-home colour mishaps to refining previous salon work, the focus is always on delivering a result that looks seamless and feels healthy. With the right expertise and a personalised approach, colour correction can completely refresh your look and restore confidence in your hair.
Grey Blending
Grey blending is a modern hair colouring technique designed to soften and seamlessly integrate natural grey hairs into your overall look, rather than completely covering them. Perfect for those transitioning to grey or looking for a lower-maintenance colour option, grey blending creates a multi-tonal, natural finish that grows out beautifully without harsh regrowth lines.
Using a combination of highlights, lowlights, and toners, your stylist will carefully tailor shades to complement your natural hair colour and skin tone. Cooler blondes, silvers, and ash tones are often used to enhance greys, while deeper shades can add dimension and contrast. The result is a soft, diffused blend where greys appear intentional and flattering.
One of the biggest benefits of grey blending is its longevity. Unlike full coverage colour, which requires frequent root touch-ups, blended colour allows for a more relaxed maintenance schedule. It’s also a gentler option for the hair, as it often involves less frequent chemical processing.
Grey blending is ideal for anyone embracing their natural colour journey but still wanting a polished, salon-finished look. It’s stylish, practical, and completely bespoke to you.
Hair Colouring FAQs
Will I need a patch test?
«Yes, a patch test is required at least 48 hours before your first colour appointment or if you have not had your hair coloured by us in the past four months or longer. This is an important safety step to check for any potential allergic reactions and ensure your service can go ahead comfortably and safely. Patch tests are quick and simple, giving complete peace of mind ahead of your visit.
How long does a colour appointment take?
«Colour appointments typically take between 1–4 hours depending on the service. More complex techniques such as balayage or colour correction may take longer to achieve the best possible result. Extra time also allows for application, processing, and finishing for a flawless finish. Book a consultation so we can chat through the look you desire, explain the process, costs, timings and any maintenance required.
What is balayage or lived-in blonde?
«Balayage is usually a freehand colouring technique that creates a soft, natural, and blended look. It allows for a more 'lived-in' finish with less obvious regrowth compared to traditional highlights. The result is beautifully dimensional hair with lighter pieces placed exactly where they enhance your style.
How often should I refresh my colour?
«We recommend refreshing your hair colour every 6–12 weeks, depending on the style and shade. Lighter tones or fashion colours may need more frequent toning, while balayage can last longer between appointments. Regular maintenance helps keep your colour looking vibrant and your hair in great condition.
Will colouring damage my hair?
«We will never do anything to damage the health of your hair. If we feel your hair is not strong enough to take a certain colour such as bleach, then we will come up with other suggestions. We use high-quality products, tailored formulas, and protective treatments so we can help keep your hair strong, shiny, and nourished.
Do you do colour corrections?
«Yes, colour correction services are available to fix and improve any colour mishaps you might have had elsewhere or using a box dye. Whether it’s uneven tones, unwanted shades, or colour build-up, a personalised plan will be created to gradually achieve your desired look. Restoring condition and achieving a balanced finish is always the priority.
Will I always need a toner after colour?
«Depending on the shade you choose, we might suggest a toner service to enhance the colour. Toners are also a great way to neutralise unwanted tones, boost shine, and keep your colour looking salon-fresh in-between visits. They’re ideal for maintaining blondes, brunettes, and creative shades.
How can I get a hair colour that suits me?
«During your consultation, your MINT colour expert can help you find some shades and colours that suit you. The most flattering shade is chosen based on your skin tone and eye colour. A consultation helps determine whether warm, cool, or neutral tones will suit you best. We will also look at the maintenance of your colour so you can look after it in-between salon visits.
Do you offer highlights and lowlights?
«Highlights and lowlights are fully customised to create depth, brightness, and dimension. Whether you want a subtle sun-kissed look or something more defined, techniques are tailored to suit your hair type and desired result. The placement and tone are carefully selected for a natural, balanced finish.
Can I go from dark to blonde in one visit?
«Transforming dark hair to blonde is sometimes possible in one visit, but often requires multiple appointments. This approach helps protect the condition of your hair while gradually achieving a lighter result. A step-by-step plan ensures your hair stays healthy, strong, and beautifully toned throughout the process.