A colour service finish completes your colouring appointment with expert styling that reveals the true result. After your colour is rinsed, shampooed and conditioned, your stylist blow-dries and styles your hair so you leave with a polished look and can see your new shade accurately on dry hair. This service is booked as an add-on to any colour treatment, or you can choose a stand-alone blow-dry if you only need styling.
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What to Expect
Your colour finish follows a structured process to protect and showcase your newly coloured hair:
- Thorough rinsing until water runs clear, followed by two washes with colour-safe shampoo and a suitable conditioner to remove all product and avoid scalp irritation
- Towel-drying and detangling to prepare hair for heat styling without causing stress to wet strands
- Blow-dry styling using professional techniques, heat protectant and colour-safe products tailored to your hair type and desired look
- Final colour check on dry hair in salon lighting, allowing your stylist to assess tone, evenness and overall result before you leave
The finishing stage typically takes 30–45 minutes depending on your hair's length, thickness and whether a haircut is included. This is when your stylist explains how to maintain your colour and style at home.
Finishing Options
At 21 RUSSELL in Crawley, you can choose the level of styling that suits your needs:
- Rough-dry: Quick drying with minimal brush work for a natural, relaxed finish
- Standard blow-dry: Full brush styling for smooth, straight hair or added volume and movement
- Cut and blow-dry: Reshaping or refining your haircut followed by complete styling to balance your new colour with your shape
When booking, select your colour service first and you'll be prompted to add the appropriate finish. If you only want styling without colour, choose the stand-alone blow-dry service instead.
Maintaining Your Results
The finish isn't just about leaving the salon looking polished — it's also your opportunity to learn how to care for your colour between visits:
- Use colour-safe shampoo and conditioner to protect vibrancy and prevent premature fading
- Reduce wash frequency and avoid very hot water, which can strip colour faster
- Apply heat protectant before using styling tools at home to maintain condition and shine
- Ask your stylist for product recommendations and styling tips tailored to your hair's needs and your daily routine
Your stylist will also advise when to return for a colour refresh or trim, helping you keep your hair looking salon-fresh for longer. Good aftercare extends the life of both your colour and the polished style you leave with.
Client Reviews
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Mandi Mist
Leah was amazing, beautifully presented, very welcoming, and recognised me from my previous visit many months ago. She listen to my brief of what I wanted and applied her professional skills leaving me feeling very happy when I left great job, highly recommended, thank you
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Kerry Blight
Another 5* visit with Daisy. From consultation to finish she was superb! I am SO happy with the result of this visit in the journey to lighter and I can’t wait to see where we end up next time. Will definitely be back and would highly recommend! Thank you!