Services

From subtle to statement

Carl’s techniques covers it all: -

Balayage, highlights, corrections, and his signature Mezzo highlights and Acquarella techniques.
Carl also works with vegetable colours, the healthy option that delivers gloss and dimension without the bleach.

With over 30 years immersed in London's prestigious high-end hair industry.

Carl has nurtured invaluable relationships with London's elite hair stylists and wellness specialists.

His professional network includes renowned trichologists who specialise in hair and scalp health, ensuring comprehensive care beyond traditional styling services.

As a Signature Colourist at Gielly Green, Carl offers a variety of premium services.

This collaborative approach allows Carl to offer clients not only exceptional cutting and styling expertise, but also access to specialised knowledge addressing the fundamental wellbeing of your hair.

His holistic philosophy combines artistry with science, delivering results that are both beautiful and healthy.

Services

Full head colour

All-over application of permanent or semi-permanent colour for uniform results.

Root tint/retouch

Colour application only to the roots to cover regrowth or grey hair.

Highlights and lowlights

Partial or full-head foiling techniques to lighten sections or add depth, including options like T-section, half head, or full head highlights.

Vegetable Colour

A gentle, ammonia & oxidant-free alternative that uses plant-derived pigments to coat rather than penetrate the hair.

Balayage and ombré

Hand-painted techniques for natural, gradient colour transitions and lightening, either throughout the hair or just the ends (“balayage,” “foilyage,” “reverse balayage”).

Gloss and toners

Semi-permanent colour to add shine, refresh tones, or counter brassiness after lightening.

Bleaching services

Full-head, root, or partial (panel) bleach for platinum, light base or crazy colours.

Colour correction

Specialised techniques to fix unwanted tones, remove colour build-up, or correct previous dye jobs.

Colour Change

Dramatic colour changes.

You can contact Carl for an online consultation here where you can explain your needs, upload some hair photos and arrange a booking.

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 Example

Balayage

Hand-painted highlights

Sunshine Example

Sunshine

Create ombré effects

Mezzo Example

Mezzo

Covers grey and highlights hair

Inversa Example

Inversa

Uses natural hair colour to eliminate grey

Shadowing Example

Shadowing

Create texture and movement

Vegetable Colour Example

Vegetable

Gentle colour without chemical damage

Inverso for Men Example

Inverso

Inverso for Men - Rewind grey

Acquarella Hair Example

Acquarella

Freestyle colours

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