
Hair length Guide
To make sure you book the correct service, please choose your hair length using the guide above (when your hair is dry).
If you’re between two lengths, choose the longer option — or message us and we’ll advise.
Hair Salon Gloucester

Hair Salon Gloucester
If you’re looking for a Hair Salon Gloucester service, this section explains what each treatment is best for so you can choose the right option.
We offer highlights and balayage, colour services, smoothing/conditioning treatments, and haircut & styling to suit your hair goals.
Full Head Highlights with Rough Dry
A full head highlight service lightens strands throughout the entire hair, creating an even, multi-dimensional colour. At our hair salon Gloucester, this technique enhances brightness and depth while maintaining natural flow and texture.
Best for: Overall brightness, all-over dimension, a bigger colour change.
Choose this if: you want highlights throughout, not just around the face.
T-Section Highlights with Rough Dry
T-section highlights focus on the top and front sections of the hair, adding visible brightness where it matters most. This targeted method at our hair salon Gloucester refreshes colour while keeping the overall look natural and low-maintenance.
Best for: A refresh at the parting/front, low-maintenance brightness.
Choose this if: you want a quicker refresh without full-head foils.
Full Head Highlights & Colour In Between with Rough Dry
This service combines full head highlights with a base colour applied between foils, creating a richer, more defined result. At our hair salon Gloucester, it balances contrast and tone for a polished, dimensional finish.
Best for: Stronger contrast, richer tone, a more “finished” colour result.
Choose this if: you want highlights plus a base colour for depth.
Ombre with Rough Dry
Ombre is a gradual colour transition from darker roots to lighter ends, creating a bold yet blended effect. This technique delivers depth and softness while maintaining a natural gradient through the hair.
Best for: A noticeable light-to-dark gradient and a statement finish.
Choose this if: you want lighter ends with a defined transition.
Sombre with Rough Dry
Sombre is a softer, more subtle version of ombre, using delicate tonal shifts for a natural sun-kissed effect. It enhances dimension while keeping the transition between shades seamless and understated.
Best for: Soft, subtle colour change and a natural blend.
Choose this if: you want a “lived-in” look that grows out gently.
Balayage with Rough Dry
Balayage is a freehand colouring technique that creates soft, natural highlights placed strategically through the hair. This method at our hair salon Gloucester delivers a low-maintenance, blended look with a sunlit finish.
Best for: Natural-looking dimension, soft blends, easy grow-out.
Choose this if: you want a low-maintenance highlighted look without heavy foils.
Keratin Treatment
A keratin treatment smooths and strengthens the hair by infusing it with protein, reducing frizz and improving manageability. It leaves the hair silky, glossy, and easier to style while protecting against humidity.
If you are new to this treatment, you can read more about keratin to understand how it works.
Best for: Frizz control, smoother hair, easier styling, humidity resistance.
Choose this if: your hair feels puffy/frizzy and you want a sleeker finish.
Semi-Permanent Colour with Haircut & Blow Dry
This service uses a gentle, ammonia-free colour to enhance tone, add shine, or blend greys. Combined with a precision haircut and blow dry, it refines both colour and shape for a complete refreshed look.
Best for: Glossy tone refresh, soft colour change, blending greys.
Choose this if: you want healthier-looking shine and tone without a strong permanent change.
Hair Conditioning Treatment Diamond
A diamond conditioning treatment deeply nourishes and repairs the hair using intensive formulas designed to restore strength, shine, and smoothness. It targets dryness and damage for visibly healthier hair.
Best for: Dryness, dullness, rough texture, heat/colour fatigue.
Choose this if: your hair needs softness and shine restored.
Wash, Haircut & Blow Dry
This complete service includes cleansing, precision cutting, and professional blow drying to shape and finish the hair. It focuses on structure, movement, and a clean, polished appearance.
Best for: A full haircut appointment with a styled finish.
Choose this if: you want your cut finished properly with a blow dry.
Haircut, Deep-Conditioning Treatment & Blow Dry
This treatment combines a tailored haircut with an intensive conditioning mask and blow dry finish. It restores moisture, improves texture, and refines the overall style for healthier, more manageable hair.
Best for: A cut + hair repair in one appointment.
Choose this if: your hair feels dry/damaged and you want a healthier finish immediately.
Not sure what to book?
Choose Balayage for soft low-maintenance highlights, Full Head Highlights for all-over brightness,
Keratin for frizz control, and Wash, Haircut & Blow Dry for a complete refresh.
Hair Salon Gloucester: Common Questions
What’s the difference between balayage and highlights?
Balayage is a freehand technique for a softer, more natural blend, while highlights use foils to create more structured brightness and contrast.
Which is best if I want low-maintenance colour?
Balayage and sombre are usually best for low maintenance because they grow out softly without a harsh regrowth line.
What is a keratin treatment best for?
A keratin treatment is best for reducing frizz, improving manageability, and helping hair stay smoother in humid weather.
Where can I book a hair appointment in Gloucester?
You can book at Penelope Academy in Gloucester via our online booking page.