Choosing the right hair colour is about more than finding a shade you love. We want your colour to complement you, work with the hair you have now and fit comfortably into your everyday life. Your starting colour, skin tone, hair condition, lifestyle and how much maintenance you’re happy with can all help us work towards a result that feels right for you.

At Mimis Parlour, our hair salon in Hillarys takes a personalised approach to colour. Whether you want to brighten your blonde, deepen your brunette, create softer dimension or make a bigger change, we’ll help you find a colour that works with your features, style and hair goals.

Start With How You Want Your Hair to Look and Feel

You don’t need to know all the salon terminology before you come to us. You also don’t need to decide exactly which colouring technique you need.

Instead, start with what you want to change.

Maybe your current colour feels flat and you’d like more dimension. Perhaps you want to brighten the hair around your face, soften visible regrowth, move towards a lighter shade or bring richness back into your brunette.

If you have inspiration photos saved on your phone, bring them with you. We love seeing your Pinterest boards and screenshots because they help us understand what you’re drawn to.

From there, we can look at how that inspiration could work for your own hair rather than simply trying to copy someone else’s colour.

Let’s Look at the Hair You Have Now

Your current hair gives us the starting point for your next colour.

Natural hair, previously coloured hair and lightened hair can respond differently when you want to make a change. If you’ve previously used permanent colour, box dye, bleach or other colour treatments, let us know.

This is particularly important if you’re planning a bigger transformation.

Our professional Hair Colours service in Hillarys includes foils, regrowth colour, colour balance, semi-gloss services, customised colour and colour correction.

Rather than forcing your hair towards a particular shade, we can consider where your hair is now, where you’d like it to be and what approach is appropriate for your colour goals.

Find a Shade That Feels Like You

You might love a particular blonde or brunette on someone else, but your colour should still feel like your own.

Your complexion, natural colouring, eye colour and personal style can all influence how a shade looks on you. Even blonde gives you plenty of choices, from warmer golden tones through to cooler or more neutral finishes.

You don’t need to work all of this out yourself.

Tell us what you like, what you don’t like and how you want your hair to make you feel. We can use that information alongside your natural features to help you choose a colour direction that feels flattering and personal.

Think About How Your Colour Fits Your Lifestyle

We also want your hair to work once you leave our salon. 

If you have a busy schedule, you might prefer a colour with a softer grow-out. If you love keeping your colour consistently fresh, you may be comfortable visiting us more regularly.

Here’s a simple way to think about what might suit you:

Your Preference	May Suit You If	Colour Direction to Discuss
Lower maintenance	You prefer softer grow-out and less noticeable regrowth	Blended or lived-in colour closer to your natural base
Moderate maintenance	You’re happy to refresh your tone and dimension periodically	Dimensional colour, highlights or richer brunette tones
Higher maintenance	Maintaining roots, contrast or a bold finish is important to you	Stronger blonde transformations, full coverage or vivid colour

There’s no single maintenance schedule that suits everyone. Your natural colour, chosen shade, hair growth and the finish you want will all make a difference.

The important thing is being realistic about how much upkeep you want before we decide on your colour.

Focus on the Result Before the Technique

You may have heard terms such as balayage, foils, glosses and toners, but you don’t have to choose your colour based on a technique.

Start by telling us about the result you want.

Do you want to feel brighter? Do you want more dimension? Are you looking for a richer brunette? Would you prefer something subtle and blended, or are you ready for a noticeable change?

Once we understand the result you’re after, we can look at which colouring approach makes sense for you.

This also means you don’t have to worry about booking a particular technique simply because you’ve seen it trending online.

We Want Your Hair to Feel as Good as It Looks

A great colour isn’t only about the shade. We also care about how your hair looks and feels.

At Mimis Parlour, Goldwell is our preferred choice for professional hair colouring. We use professional colour alongside treatments and haircare selected to support the condition, softness and appearance of your hair.

We also work with professional haircare brands including Kevin Murphy, Olaplex and K18, and we can help you understand which products may suit your hair once you’re back at home.

Your home routine can make a difference to how your colour looks between visits too. If you’d like some broader tips for looking after your hair through changing conditions, you can read our seasonal hair care tips for healthy hair year-round.

Bring Your Ideas and We’ll Personalise Them

You’re always welcome to bring inspiration with you.

Photos are a great way to show us the colours, tones and finishes you love. But don’t worry if your hair isn’t exactly like the hair in the photo.

We’ll look at your starting colour, hair type, condition, features and lifestyle and use your inspiration as a direction rather than a rule.

Sometimes that means adjusting the tone. Sometimes it means taking a softer approach or working towards your desired result over time.

What matters is creating something that works for you.

Let’s Find a Hair Colour That Feels Like You

You don’t need to know the exact shade or technique before you visit us. Tell us what you love about your hair, what you’d like to change and the kind of upkeep that suits you.

At Mimis Parlour, we offer personalised hair colouring in our quiet, private Hillarys salon, with one-on-one service and honest advice to help you achieve a colour you’ll feel confident wearing.

Whether you’re after a subtle refresh, dimensional brunette, brighter blonde or a completely new look, book your hair colour appointment with Mimis Parlour in Hillarys and let’s create a colour that’s right for you.