Balayage, Foilyage, & Balayombre…what is it?

Curly Balayage

This is a question we’re asked many times. Balayage is a French word meaning “to sweep” or “to paint” freehand style. Simply put…. Balayage is a highlighting technique without the use of foils. Colourists will use a freehand technique painting strands of the hair to lightened for a sun kissed effect. Subtle lightening is more…

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Introducing Graduate Stylist Abbie

Graduate Stylist Abbie

It’s with great pleasure that I introduce our Graduate Stylist Abbie who has been a member of team Caprio’s for 4 years. She joined us as a part time assistant whilst she was at school then went on to be Salon Apprentice, she has now completed her NVQ Level 2 hairdressing qualification which means she…

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Creative colour skills at Caprio’s Hair studio

Teal and Royal Purple

The colouring skills at Caprio’s are fabulous. creating a way out dramatic colours like the one you see in this video or subtle everyday colours. We love them all! Recently Matrix launched a new range of colour called Cult that enables us to be more creative and achieve brighter bolder and more vivid colour results.…

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The importance of SKIN TESTING

Hair Dying

For those of you that already use our salon for your hair colouring services are aware of how important we take your health & safety when it comes to skin testing. Every time you visit us for your colour service we ask you to confirm a few questions regarding allergic reactions, skin conditions and notify us if…

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What’s a bond additive and why should I have it in my colour?

MATRIX Bond Ultimate

What is it?… If you’re a guest at Caprio’s Hair Studio and visit us for your hair colour service then you will have been asked if you’re aware of Bond Ultim8. (If you haven’t then you should have been!) Bond Ultim8 is a product that we add to your hair colour before application. We add…

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How often should I visit the salon?

Process of Highlights

Clients often ask us’ how often should I visit? or ‘how long should I leave it until my next cut/colour? The answer to this question can differ from person to person and obviously depend on the individual’s hairdressing budget, however,  there are certain guidelines that should be followed to keep your hair looking its best…

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Beautiful Blondes at Caprio’s Hair Studio

Tones of Ice Blonde

This week we did a Blonde colour workshop where we an Educator from our colour house, Matrix, visited the salon for the day to share different & new colouring techniques and colour cocktails so we can get the best out of the colours. All our stylists are fully qualified and the years of experience we’ve…

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Skin tests for all colour clients.

Skin Test update for all Colour Clients Why we’re a professional Salon…. At Caprio’s we’re always looking for the latest products, services and Colouring brands. We know how important your hair is to you and how a colour can transform dull, grey or bland locks into luscious, shiny, colour beautiful tresses. Every now and again brand…

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New Year, New Hair!

Well, that’s 2013 over and done with. What will 2014 have in store for you!!! Have you made any New year resolutions? We all seem to make the same ones every year….eat healthier……..keep fit……..loose weight. Well, all these are a good lifestyle choice and will make us feel and look better. But one of the…

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hair colour fashion 2012

We are constantly updating our hairdressing knowledge and skills, so, every now and again we close the salon for a few hours to do some in-salon training, and last week we did just that. 3 Models were chosen to try out some new colouring techniques & colour selection combinations. This season(spring/summer 2012) we have seen a  more subtle…

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