Hair Advice & Guides

Honest, expert advice from our Quedgeley salon, from choosing between balayage and highlights to making your keratin treatment last.

Clean blonde colour result created after a consultation at MNR Hair Salon in Quedgeley, Gloucester

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Why the Right Hair Colour Consultation Changes Everything

You spend good money, sit in the chair for hours and leave thinking: it's fine. A proper colour consultation is how you finally get a result that feels like you.

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Balayage result with soft, sun-kissed dimension at MNR Hair Salon Gloucester

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Balayage vs Highlights: Which Is Right for Your Hair?

They both lighten your hair, but they grow out, cost and feel completely different. Here's how to choose between balayage and traditional highlights.

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Smooth, frizz-free hair after a keratin treatment at MNR Hair Salon Gloucester

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How Long Does a Keratin Treatment Last? (And How to Make It Last Longer)

Three to four months is typical, but your washing routine, products and even your pillowcase all play a part. Here's how to get the most from your treatment.

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Seamless grey blending result at MNR Hair Salon Gloucester

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Going Grey Gracefully: How Grey Blending Works (Without Full Coverage)

You don't have to choose between all-over colour every four weeks and going cold turkey. Grey blending is the graceful middle path. Here's how it works.

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Colour correction result with rich, even tone at MNR Hair Salon Gloucester

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Box Dye Gone Wrong? What Colour Correction Actually Involves

Orange tones, stripes of old colour, a shade far darker than the box promised. Most colour disasters are fixable. Here's what the correction process really looks like.

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Lived-in blonde balayage created at MNR Hair Salon Gloucester

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How Much Does Balayage Cost in Gloucester? (And What You're Paying For)

Balayage quotes in Gloucester can range from under £100 to well over £200, and there are good reasons why. Here's what actually drives the price.

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Colour correction in progress at MNR Hair Salon Gloucester

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How to Prepare for a Colour Correction Appointment

The weeks before a colour correction matter almost as much as the appointment itself. Here's exactly how to prepare, and the mistakes that make correction harder.

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