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Top ten questions we get asked re hair straightening

1. How much
2. How much
3. How much
4. How much
5. How much
6. How much
7. How much
8. How much
9. How much
10. How much

We list prices in our posts. We list prices on our fb page under services. We have a price list on our web page.


Our permanent straightening is $797
Our keratin smoothing is OVER $400

Haircuts and products etc are in addition but we have packages to reduce those costs.
To book a permanent straightening 1st time. It can only be done in person with 50% deposit. That does mean the deposit has to be paid in person at time of booking. So if you come in to chat but don’t book. You will need to come back again to book.

Keratin smoothing’s can be in person or over phone/email. Call or email us re how.
stylist@outaquin.com.au 92288211
There are no exceptions to how we book. Its either thorough and professional or not at all. If you are looking for cheap. Sorry we’re not for you. But give us a call if something needs fixing. We’ll see what we can do

Australia’s No 1 Hair straightening and smoothing salon

Colour Transformations..... starting points and time frames. The real world
If you are one colour and want to be another, unless its to be darker. It will take time and $
If your current colour is not natural it will take more time and will cost more $’s


Imagine this
BUT even that depends on hairs ability to handle the process.


Want to maintain ? Less work at each appointment.
Want to go lighter ? More work, but we’re step closer.

If this hair is not what you call READY for Christmas..... nothing is

Pink ColourSplash Balayage YES!!!

How would you achieve this ?
Consultation 1st



But be prepared. Sometimes only your hair will dictate how long it will take and it becomes a journey


Hair Colour

#PinkHair #Balayage #HairColour
#Kaaral

Whats going on ? Lets explain

In this before + after we have taken both pictures in the same natural light at front reception.

First the before picture
There is a lot of history in this hair. From blonde to brown to a few blonde attempts and some colour stripping. Hence the lighter from roots (as the most natural hair so will lighten easier) But darker colour will hold on longer through the mids & ends. As you can see here.

It will grab unevenly and patchy. All depending on what was put on both before and after. You can see all the different tones from just above ear height and below.
So the desired outcome request was not going to be possible and accepting a different tone of blonde was initial option. There was also going to be the situation where those darker unwanted tones are still not going to go away in one visit.

The plan
To start the process and work towards an end goal. Which is a lot lighter, cleaner and no requirement for toners.
This is why we only take appointments like this after a consultation in person. Realistic expectations explained and quoted as done here so clients fully aware before making a decision.

This after
We’re on our way but still a way to go. Another visit like this one and we can reassess at continuing later on with less work as appointments stop becoming colour corrections.
Eventually the darker tones will be gone, the orange undertones will disappear and we can focus on a cleaner lighter blonde. Foils without toning

But.... its a journey that most won’t stick too and look for quicker alternatives Unfortunately that commonly leads to compromised hair and results
Hair is a fibre it takes time to keep changing

Really want to change up your style ?

What about a PERM



Please note perms are only booked after a physical consultation.

Balayage . B . A . L . A . Y . A . G . E .... that word creating visions of long wavy shimmering blonde flowing from deep dark faded roots.

Sounds great

What’s possible in one appointment for YOU ?

Depends


Virgin hair but dark ? There maybe a few stages PLUS the above description.
You have coloured hair and want that creamy blonde on ends. Hang on, slow down. Now you have to remove that dark colour first.
Now were talking the 1st description above, then the second and probably more.


What about the bits you don’t want to hear. Your hair may not able to get to or handle the process

Now imagine you achieve that beautiful dark root faded creamy blonde balayage through the ends. Yes you did it.
Down the track maintenance time.
The normal request “just lift the blonde up a bit thanks” ..... “just” hmm that depends.

So not just a standard time frame. Sorry


Our approach Consultation. We can then give YOU the correct advice, price and expectations.

We have been around for 19 years we’d like to be here when you’re due for your next appointment. We can only do that if we do our job properly

Blonde

Check this out LOVE IT !!!



Warmer weather and everyone wants “lighter” “blonde” etc.....
Just booking “foils” and think you’re going to go blonde ... probably not



We don’t claim to specialise in blondes.... we’re just good at it

Another AMAZING Smoothing result
Why do we have so many clients seeing us for keratin smoothing ?

Most make the mistake that keratin smoothing is the same everywhere. Oh dear

Lets get one thing straight (excuse the pun) ... They’re are NOT .... No where near.

The most common scenarios we encounter are as follows.
1. “It does not work on my hair”
2. “It only lasts a month or two”
3. “It works fine on my hair”

In response
1. It does. You just had it done incorrectly and/or poor quality product
2. It will last longer. You just had it done incorrectly and/or poor quality product
3. Compared to having nothing before. Or compared to a poor application. We have clients that have said this but got curious because their friends come to us or reading reviews etc. Then we do it and the response is AMAZING “never thought it could be this good” (check our reviews)

...But...There is good news. If you have had somewhere and its not great, we can fix that

Our priority and focus is results + longevity. Everything else is a response to that.

- We book out a dedicated qualified stylist for YOUR entire service (approx 3 hours)
- Heat seal and stretch is important and it takes a LOT longer to do than a regular blow dry and iron.
- Adequate product is required and we don’t skimp on it.
- Application technique is critical to longevity and results.

We achieve up to 80% reduction in volume, frizz + curl lasting up to 5 months. Sometimes even better

We do receive a lot of quote requests every day. Which is no problem. You can either pop into salon or email two pictures. One from side + one from rear showing hair in full length. Email on our contact page HERE

But due to high quote request if you are only shopping for the cheapest price, we’re probably not for you.
We cannot deliver our standard and results based on a cheap price. Quotes will be $400+


#Keratin #HairSmoothing #SmoothHair

So about the no toner used blonde post.... the “blonde montage” .... scroll back for a peek

Lets put that in perspective
Those blonde clients get their hair done regularly, some 5 weekly.
They don’t put “quick colour” on at home.
They only get their hair coloured by us

So we’re not having to correct massive regrowths.
We’re not having to cover up or fix incompatible or incorrect colour tones.
There is no starting from scratch due to someone else’s colour application

So there goes a lot of reasons why we’re not using or needing a toner

Want lighter ?
Already have darker colour on ?
You can’t just put a lighter colour on. You have to remove the original darker colour first
Even if you only want one shade lighter

A lot of enquires for this type of colour change believe we can just put a lighter brown over and hey presto .... sorry there’s a little more work than that.

Here we have.
Before After colour removal Final colour + finish