Colour

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London's Hair Colour Specialist

Hair colouring is a true art form. When you sit in my chair you don't get the standard service!

Who is Carl Dawson?

Carl Dawson

By his mid twenties Carl Dawson was Head Colourist and winning numerous awards and plaudits including British Hairdresser of the Year alongside Nicky Clarke.

Carl has maintained standing in the industry, ever changing and growing with it – developing, adapting and putting his own creative stamp on his signature techniques like Mezzo Highlights and Inverso.

His work appears on fashion covers you have on your coffee table and films you love.

While his black book includes London's most discerning clients, Carl's approach remains refreshingly understated.

Carl Dawson - Hair Colourist

Signature Techniques

Carl's approach centres on consultation and creativity - a tailored mix of techniques and premium colour products to create something that genuinely suits you.

  • Balayage

    Balayage

    Hand-painted highlights creating natural, sun-kissed dimension with softer regrowth. Painted freehand rather than with foils, resulting in a graduated, lived-in effect.

  • Sunshine

    Sunshine

    A back combing technique to create ombré effect. Backcombing ensures seamless blend from roots colour to ends colour. Great for colour introduction as minimal maintenance.

  • Mezzo

    Mezzo

    Covers grey and highlights hair at the same time. Offers a gentler lightening process compared to full bleaching.

  • Inversa

    Inversa

    The technique uses the natural hair colour and micro weaves through to eliminate grey. The dye doesn't come into contact with the scalp so its also perfect if you are allergic or pregnant. Inverso version also available for men.

  • Shadowing

    Shadowing

    Adding darker pieces to the hair to act as shadows to make the hair appear thicker. Using natural base as a highlight to create texture and movement at the same time.

  • Vegetable

    Vegetable

    Plant-based dyes that coat rather than penetrate the hair shaft, offering temporary, gentle colour without chemical damage.

Carl Dawson - Hair Colourist

Socials

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Testmonials

Check out these glowing Google Reviews from Carl’s loyal clients who keep coming back for his colour magic!

Carl Dawson is a super star colourist with a wealth of experience behind him. He has an eye for colour like no other .. a gift I would say!! A woman’s hair her is her crowning glory .. trust in Carl to make you look and feel amazing!!

Carl is amazing. Turned my cheap looking blond mop into J-Lo style expensive bronde. And in under 3 hours! I usually spend hours to get the same result.

Carl has been doing my hair for years - he’s amazing! I get loads of compliments on my hair - even when it needs doing. Highly recommend!

As for Carl, he is the best colourist in the land!! I spent years changing colourists never fully satisfied with my look. Then I found Carl, he knows exactly what colours suits my skin tone, I have never had so many compliments!

Carl is excellent for colour - takes a very individual approach and has very long lasting results. This is the best I have been to in London.

Carl Dawson - Hair Colourist

Consultations &

BOOKINGS

I always have a chat first and spend time talking through and understanding what you actually want.

A consultation that is simply a conversation so I can really get to know you, your natural features, your personality and what your everyday life looks like. That way I can adapt my methods to perfectly suit you and your skin tone, your lifestyle, and even your wardrobe.

Ultimately though, the final decision is entirely yours and we will take things at your pace. I’m happy to suggest a more gradual approach to your colour goal, if that feels more comfortable. So, whether you're dreaming of subtle highlights or a bold transformation, I’m here to make YOUR vision come to life.

Why not book an online consultation now? Fill out the form to get in touch and see how I can help you achieve the hair colour you've always dreamed of. A brief chat that might just transform how you see yourself.

Your new hair journey starts here…

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