Colour You Can Trust

Your hair colour should add depth, movement, and life, not risk damage or a result you didn’t ask for. We consult first, test first, and only book you in when we know exactly what you’re getting.

Our team has over 100 years of combined experience in colouring. From highlights to balayage, every treatment starts with a consultation, strand test, and skin test. No surprises.

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What Really Makes Us Different

We don’t guess. Every colour treatment starts with a consultation and strand test to check how your hair responds and calibrate the result. Not every salon does this.

We place colour where it matters, not too much, not too little. Whether it’s highlights, balayage, or covering grey, the goal is always natural movement that suits you, not a flat, uniform look.

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What Happens When Colour Goes Right

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    I’ve never been so happy with the highlight colour finish and blend on my hair, as done by Lisa last time.

    I’ve just returned and happy again. Great consultation and advice given. Lovely cut and style too. I definitely recommend.
    Susan White
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    Amazing 🤩 I am so Happy my hair has never looked this good and no bleach was used. 

    All my natural tones have been put together with the darker root colour which was applied and a few sections to break up the natural lightness to make it look like balayage. Perfection thank you so much 😊
    Suzanne Steadman
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    Lisa always does a brilliant job getting texture and colour into my fine straight hair!

    She’s really good at listening to what I want – I tend to change my mind quite a lot! Highly recommended!
    Beverley Barnes
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    The staff was amazing, Lisa help me out to choose the colour and done my hair.

    It was amazing and the staff was very friendly.
    Ocean Wonders
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Our Team

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Mei H G Turner

Creative Director & Owner
Vidal Sassoon trained with Master Craftsman credentials. Pioneer in Japanese Hair Straightening with over 7,000 treatments performed. Leading Rainbow Connection since 1989.

Lisa Jane Toms

Style Director
Over 30 years of experience from prestigious London and Cornwall salons including Chiswick Salon and Cutting Edge. Fully qualified City & Guilds Hairstylist. Joined Rainbow Connection in 2020.

Andrew

Creative Director
Over 40 years of experience from London’s top salons including Mayfair and Bond Street. Worked with Beverly C (twice UK Hairdresser of the Year). Specializes in precision cutting and modern styles.

Kelly Lee

Style Director
Over 15 years of experience across the UK and Hong Kong. Specializes in men’s and women’s haircuts, Japanese straightening, digital perms, and creative colouring including balayage and highlights.
Our Approach

Colour That Works With You

We don’t just think about how your colour looks on the day. We plan for how it fades, how it grows out, and how easy it is to maintain between appointments.

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Consultation First

Every colour starts with a conversation. We look at your hair, your skin tone, and what you actually want before we touch anything.

Strand and Skin Test

We test how your hair responds and check for reactions. It takes 48 hours, but it means no surprises in the chair.

Highlights That Sit Right

Not too much, not too little. We place colour to create depth and movement that looks natural, not uniform.

Works With Home Colour

Already dyed at home? We can work with that. A strand test shows us what’s possible.

Balayage Done Properly

We use foil-backed balayage for even, consistent results. No brassiness, no patchy lifting.

Fades Gracefully

Good colour shouldn’t look obvious at three weeks. We plan for how it grows and settles over time.

Answers to Common Questions About Hair Colouring

Find helpful guidance on what to expect before and after your colour appointment. These answers are based on real questions from clients just like you.

We look at your hair, discuss what you want, and agree on a plan before anything happens. We’ll also do a strand test to check how your hair responds and a skin test to rule out any reactions. It’s free and takes about 15 minutes.

Yes. The skin test is required by law, and the strand test lets us see exactly how your hair lifts and responds before your appointment. Both are done at the consultation, and you can book your colour 48 hours later.

Highlights are evenly placed using a weave technique for a uniform, all-over lift. Balayage is freehand, giving a more natural, irregular look with lighter and darker sections. Both add depth and movement.

Usually, yes. The strand test will show us how your hair reacts and what’s achievable. Some home dyes build up over time, so we always test first to make sure we can get a good result safely.

It depends on the service. A simple highlight might take around 90 minutes, while a full balayage or colour correction can take longer. We’ll give you a clear time estimate at your consultation.

It depends on the service and how your hair grows. We’ll recommend a timeline at your consultation, but we plan your colour to fade and grow out gracefully so you’re not chasing appointments.

When done properly, no. We use strand tests to calibrate the process for your hair, and our stylists have decades of experience placing colour carefully. The goal is always healthy hair with natural movement.

It’s balayage with foil backing. The foil conducts heat from your scalp, which helps the product develop evenly across your whole head. It prevents patchy results or brassiness. Most good salons use this technique now.

Ready for Colour That Actually Lasts?

Whether you want highlights, balayage, or to bring home-dyed hair back to life, we’ll plan it properly and test it first. Book online and skip the guesswork.

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