North Strathfield, NSW
Hair colour in
Strathfield.
Permanent and semi-permanent global colour at Scanlon Hair in North Strathfield, a short walk from Strathfield station. Seamless, head-to-toe colour, from the definitive answer to grey to a gentler, commitment-free refresh.
Hair colour prices
Permanent Global Colour
An all over colour from roots to ends. Mainly used to lighten, darken, or cover white hair.
Semi Permanent Global Colour
An all over colour from roots to ends. Mainly used to add shine, darken, or change tone. A great choice if you are trying colour for the first time or want to experiment.
All prices include GST. Surcharges may apply for thick or long hair. See the full price list, including add-ons.
Service focus
Permanent global colour.
The ultimate in seamless, head-to-toe colour saturation. A result that reads as rich and intentional as you feel.
Why choose it
Why permanent global colour?
- Complete, edge-to-edge coverage. From root to tip, every strand tells the same colour story. A seamless, polished result that no semi-permanent can match.
- The definitive answer to grey. Uniform, natural-looking coverage that blends seamlessly, returning your hair to its most confident, intentional version of colour.
- Deeper saturation, wider spectrum. From espresso to copper, chestnut to jet: permanent formulas unlock richer, more enduring shades than their semi-permanent counterparts.
- A foundation for future services. Permanent colour creates an even, reliable base for balayage, highlights, or gloss treatments down the track.
- Built for longevity. Professional-grade formulas crafted to resist fade, delivering colour that works as hard as you do between appointments.
Before you commit
What to consider first
- Permanent means permanent. Unlike semi-permanent colour, it cannot be removed. It can only be grown out or lifted with a separate lightening service. This is a long-term relationship.
- Your colour history matters. If you're currently lightened or have existing colour in your hair, transitioning requires careful planning and an honest conversation before we begin.
- Maintenance is part of the investment. Root regrowth appointments every 6-8 weeks are part of the journey, so factor them into your beauty budget from the start.
- Porosity and hair history affect the result. Previous chemical services, hard water exposure, and your natural base level all shape the achievable shade and how long it lasts.
- Home care will carry your result further. Colour-specific shampoo, conditioner, and UV protection are the difference between a result that lasts and one that fades.
Elevate your result
Suggested add-on services
Metal Detox Treatment
Applied before colour, this in-salon treatment neutralises metallic buildup within the hair fibre, the hidden cause of breakage, colour shift, and dullness. The outcome: up to 97% less breakage through the colour process, and a shade that stays truer for longer.
Individual Foils
A carefully placed handful of highlights adds dimension and warmth that a single global shade alone cannot achieve. Particularly transformative around the face, where subtle contrast catches the light and softens the line between regrowth and colour.
Styling
Let your colour land properly. A professional blow-dry or iron set reveals the full depth and luminosity of your new shade, and gives freshly processed hair the considered, careful finish it deserves.
A selection of the most relevant add-ons for this service. View the complete add-on list on the price page.
Service options
Root Regrowth
The Root Regrowth service is designed exclusively for customers returning to maintain an existing permanent colour. We match your current shade precisely and apply it only to new growth, keeping the transition seamless and the result intentional.
When it's the right choice
- You've had a previous professionally applied permanent colour service, here or elsewhere.
- Your regrowth is less than 3 cm (typically up to 6 weeks of growth).
- You're happy with your existing shade and aren't looking to change it.
Not the right fit if
- You're new to permanent colour or transitioning from another colour type.
- You'd like to change your existing shade, even slightly.
- Your regrowth has grown beyond what can blend cleanly into existing colour.
- You have significant or patchy grey that requires a full application to achieve even coverage.
Not sure which service applies to you? We'll work it out together at your appointment, or book a free consultation to talk it through first.
Service focus
Semi-permanent global colour.
All the richness of a colour result. A gentler chemistry and a softer commitment, for hair that looks deeply considered without the permanence of a full colour change.
Why choose it
Why semi-permanent global colour?
- Commitment-free colour. Semi-permanent fades gradually rather than growing out sharply, making it ideal for those exploring a new direction or wanting to refresh their look without a long-term obligation.
- Noticeably gentler on the hair. Without the oxidising power of peroxide, semi-permanent formulas enrich the hair's tone while maintaining condition. A smarter choice for those prioritising integrity alongside colour.
- Extraordinary shine. Where permanent colour saturates, semi-permanent illuminates. The result is a luminous, glossy finish that makes colour look freshly done, every single time.
- Seamless grey blending. For those beginning to notice grey, semi-permanent colour blends rather than covers, producing a softer, more natural result that grows out gracefully, without a hard demarcation line.
- A complete colour result, not a topcoat. Semi-permanent colour is a full colouring service. It delivers genuine colour change and depth across the whole head, processed and rinsed exactly like permanent colour. The difference is in the chemistry, not the commitment to quality.
Before you book
What to consider first
- It cannot lift. Semi-permanent colour deposits tone. It cannot lighten the hair. If you're looking to go lighter, a lightening service is required first. This is a question of chemistry, not choice.
- Fading is part of the experience. Results typically last 6-12 washes depending on hair porosity and home care habits. This is by design, but it means regular top-ups to keep the result looking its best.
- Grey coverage has limits. Semi-permanent blends and softens grey beautifully, but for significant coverage requiring a uniform, opaque result, permanent colour is the more appropriate service.
- It refines what's already there. Semi-permanent works within your existing colour. It enriches, tones, and elevates rather than replaces. It is a refinement service, not a transformation service.
- Your water and routine will affect longevity. Hard water and sulphate-heavy shampoos accelerate colour fade. Colour-protecting products and cooler rinses make a measurable difference to how long your result lasts.
Elevate your result
Suggested add-on services
Vitamino Color Spectrum Treatment
The in-salon treatment engineered to protect and extend colour results. Ferulic acid shields against oxidation while 5% alpha-silane seals the cuticle, locking in every molecule of colour for brilliance that outlasts the usual. Applied after your colour service, it's the difference between a result that glows for two weeks and one that glows for six.
Style Cut
The shape of the hair is as much a part of the result as the colour. Clean ends allow light to travel through your shade without distraction, and a well-considered cut ensures your freshly coloured hair falls exactly as it should, intentional from root to tip.
Styling
Let your colour be seen in its best light. A professional blow-dry or iron set reveals the full dimensional richness of a semi-permanent result, and gives freshly processed hair the polished, considered finish it deserves.
A selection of the most relevant add-ons for this service. View the complete add-on list on the price page.