Natural Hair Colour in Brighton | Lived-In Colour, Balayage & Dimensional Colour
Client Reviews
Just wow!
This salon is GORGEOUS, very modern, clean and inviting, I was blown away.
Reid was a true professional, he listened to my needs and delivered to an extremely high standard. I was provided with after care, and articulated every step. My hair has never looked so good! And I even picked up a heavenly scented candle whilst I was there! An all round fantastic experience, I shall book again.
—laura cakesHad a really nice experience. Very relaxing atmosphere, and I'm so happy with my cut and colour. Friendly service and great attention to detail. Highly recommend! 😊
—SophieHIDDEN GEM! stumbled across this little place in preston and so glad i did!! Reid gave me an INCREDIBLE blow dry and made my hair look amazing, thank you so much 🤩
—Emma Flora
Beautiful hair colour shouldn't look freshly coloured for just two weeks.
The most luxurious colour is often the colour that doesn't immediately announce itself. It's the blonde that catches the light naturally. The brunette that feels rich and multi-dimensional. The seamless blend that grows out softly and still looks beautiful months later.
At House of Kingshott Hair Studio, near Preston Park in Brighton, we specialise in natural, lived-in hair colour designed to enhance your features rather than overpower them.
Whether you're looking for soft balayage, dimensional brunette colour, face-framing brightness, grey blending or a complete colour refresh, our approach is always the same: effortless, personalised colour that works with your lifestyle.
For many of our clients across Brighton, Hove, Fiveways and Sussex, the goal isn't high-maintenance colour with visible regrowth lines. It's healthy, expensive-looking hair that feels natural, modern and beautifully wearable every day.
Why Lived-In Colour Has Become The Most Requested Hair Colour Service
Hair colour trends have changed dramatically over the past few years.
Clients are increasingly moving away from harsh highlights, solid block colours and rigid maintenance schedules.
Instead, they're asking for softer colour transitions, natural depth and colour that grows out gracefully between appointments.
We completely understand why.
Modern life is busy. Most people want beautiful hair without feeling tied to salon appointments every six weeks.
Lived-in colour is designed with this in mind.
By carefully placing lighter pieces, maintaining depth at the root and creating seamless blends throughout the hair, we can achieve colour that remains flattering long after your appointment.
The result is hair that feels effortless rather than overworked.
Our Approach To Natural Colour
Every colour appointment starts with understanding your hair, your lifestyle and your long-term goals.
One of the biggest mistakes we see is clients choosing colour from photographs without considering their natural base colour, skin tone or maintenance preferences.
A colour that looks beautiful on one person may not be the best option for another.
That's why consultation is such an important part of our process.
Our Hair Colour Services
Every head of hair is different, which is why we don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to colour.
Whether you're looking to maintain your existing shade, add subtle dimension or completely refresh your colour, we'll recommend the technique that best suits your hair, your lifestyle and the result you're hoping to achieve.
Soft Balayage
Perfect for clients wanting brightness without obvious regrowth.
Balayage allows us to create natural ribbons of lightness throughout the hair while maintaining a softer root area.
The result is effortless, sun-kissed colour that grows out beautifully.
Face-Framing Brightness
For clients who want a noticeable refresh without a dramatic colour change, subtle face-framing highlights can instantly brighten the complexion and add softness around the face.
Root Tints
A root tint is ideal for refreshing regrowth, maintaining an existing colour or keeping your hair looking polished between appointments.
It's a considered option for clients who love their current colour but want to keep their roots looking fresh and consistent.
Full Head Colour
For clients looking for a more consistent colour from root to ends, a full-head colour can create a rich, polished and beautifully uniform result.
Whether you're refreshing your existing shade or considering a change, we'll take into account your starting colour, previous colour history and the condition of your hair before creating your colour plan.
Balayage
Balayage is all about creating beautifully blended dimension and natural-looking brightness.
By carefully placing lighter pieces throughout the hair while maintaining depth and softness around the root, we can create colour that feels effortless and grows out beautifully.
Your balayage can be tailored to your individual features, haircut and natural colour, whether you're looking for a subtle sun-kissed effect or a brighter, more dimensional result.
Highlights
Highlights can add brightness, movement and dimension throughout the hair, with the placement and tone tailored to the result you're looking for.
From a softer, blended finish to a brighter overall look, highlights can be personalised to complement your natural colour and features.
Babylights
Babylights are exceptionally fine, delicate highlights designed to create subtle brightness and natural-looking dimension.
They can be a beautiful option for clients who want a softer, more understated result, or can be combined with other colour techniques to create a more bespoke finish.
Dimensional Brunettes
Rich brunette shades are having a well-deserved moment.
Rather than flat, one-dimensional colour, we create depth using carefully placed tones that add movement, shine and richness.
Think expensive brunette rather than dark block colour.
Find The Right Hair Colour For You
Not sure whether balayage, highlights, babylights, a root tint or a full-head colour is right for you?
Choosing a colour technique can feel overwhelming, particularly when you're faced with endless inspiration photographs online.
The right choice depends on more than the colour you like. Your natural hair, previous colour, skin tone, lifestyle and how often you want to visit the salon can all influence the result.
That's why we believe the best place to start is with a conversation.
Our colour guides explore the differences between popular techniques and help you understand what might work best for your hair and the result you're hoping to achieve.
If you're still unsure, a professional colour consultation gives us the opportunity to understand your ideas, assess your hair and create a personalised plan together.
Grey Blending
More clients are choosing to blend rather than completely cover grey hair.
Strategic colour placement can soften regrowth, create a more natural finish and reduce the need for frequent maintenance appointments.
What To Expect During Your Colour Appointment
A luxury colour service should feel considered from start to finish.
We'll begin with a thorough consultation where we discuss your colour history, current routine, desired result and future goals.
From there, we create a personalised colour plan designed specifically for your hair.
Protecting the health of the hair is always a priority.
Beautiful colour depends on beautiful condition.
Throughout the appointment, we'll carefully monitor the colour process and finish with professional toning, treatment and styling to enhance shine, movement and longevity.
We'll also provide realistic guidance on maintenance, helping you understand how often you'll need appointments and what products will best support your colour at home.
Why Clients Choose House of Kingshott Hair Studio
My hair had gone orange after a colour mishap, and I was panicking with my holiday just around the corner. House of Kingsshott managed to fit me in at the last minute and completely transformed my hair. I honestly couldn't be happier with the result! The service was amazing, Reid was so friendly and professional, and the salon is absolutely gorgeous. Thank you so much for saving my hair just in time for my holiday. I can't recommend you enough!
—Joshua corrinI’ve had the pleasure of working with Reid for the past year and can honestly say he is an exceptional stylist. His professionalism, attention to detail and genuine care for every client are second to none.
He takes the time to listen, offers honest advice and always wants his clients to leave feeling their absolute best. His passion for hairdressing really shines through in everything he does.
I wish him every success in his new salon and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for a talented, caring and highly skilled stylist.
—Val CussellI’ve been coming to Reid for years. I’m so happy he has now opened his own place. Always so professional and friendly. Amazing blow drys.
— Hillary ShoreHair Colour FAQs
How much does hair colour cost in Brighton?
The cost of professional hair colour can vary depending on the technique, length and thickness of your hair, the amount of product required and the complexity of the result you're looking to achieve.
A root tint, for example, is a very different service from a full balayage or a significant colour transformation.
The best way to understand what your colour appointment will involve is to discuss your hair and desired result during a consultation.
How often should I have my hair coloured?
This depends on the colour technique you're having and how you want your hair to look as it grows.
Root tints may require more regular appointments as regrowth becomes visible, while techniques such as balayage can offer a softer grow-out and may require less frequent maintenance.
We'll always help you understand what kind of maintenance your chosen colour will need so you can find a routine that works for your lifestyle.
Is balayage lower maintenance than highlights?
Balayage can often offer a softer grow-out because the colour is designed to blend more naturally with your existing hair.
However, the maintenance required will depend on the result you're looking for, how light you want your hair to be and how quickly your natural colour becomes visible.
During your consultation, we'll help you choose an approach that suits both your desired result and how often you'd like to visit the salon.
Can you help me choose the right hair colour?
Absolutely.
You don't need to arrive with every detail decided.
Bringing inspiration photographs can be helpful, but we'll also consider your natural colouring, existing hair colour, previous colour history, hair condition, lifestyle and how much maintenance you're comfortable with.
Our aim is to create a colour that feels right for you rather than simply recreating someone else's hair.
What happens during a colour consultation?
Your consultation is an opportunity to talk through your hair history, your current colour, what you'd like to achieve and how you want your hair to look in the future.
We'll discuss your inspiration, your lifestyle and the level of maintenance you're comfortable with before creating a personalised colour plan.
Can I bring a photo of the colour I want?
Absolutely. Inspiration photographs can be a really useful starting point.
However, it's important to remember that the same colour may look different depending on the person's natural hair, previous colour, lighting and image editing.
We'll use your photographs to understand what you like about the colour and then work out how to create a result that suits your own hair.
Ready To Find Your Perfect Hair Colour?
Whether you're looking for a subtle refresh, beautifully blended balayage, dimensional highlights or a completely new direction, we're here to help you find a colour that feels like you.
At House of Kingshott Hair Studio, we believe the best colour is personal, considered and designed to work with your lifestyle.
If you're ready to talk through your ideas, we'd love to welcome you to the studio in Preston Park, Brighton.
Ready For Colour That Looks Effortlessly Beautiful?
Whether you're considering balayage, dimensional brunette colour, grey blending or simply want a softer, more natural approach to colouring your hair, we'd love to help.
We'll happily discuss your options and recommend a colour plan tailored to your hair, lifestyle and long-term goals.
We look forward to welcoming you to House of Kingshott Hair Studio.