Lighter, Brighter Hair For Spring

Spring is a great time to lift your colour, refresh your tone, and bring more light through the hair.

Dana Quinlan Salon in Canford Cliffs offers a range of professional lightening services, from subtle dimension to full blonde, with the approach tailored to your individual needs. If you are looking for a complete transformation, we highly recommend you book a consultation. This allows your colourist to assess your hair's strength and elasticity, discuss maintenance, and come up with a plan for your hair goals.

Book a consultation or appointment online or call our team on 01202 666373.

Please remember that if you are new to colour or have not had colour for the past 6 months or longer, you will need to pop in for a quick patch test 48 hours before your appointment.

Highlights and Babylights

Highlights and babylights add brightness in a controlled way, creating dimension that can make hair look lighter without committing to a full head bleach. Babylights use finer sections, so the result looks softly blended and reflective.

This option suits clients who want a natural lift, a brighter hairline, or a gentle change that still feels like them. It is also a useful route if your hair has been coloured before and you want to lighten carefully. Your colourist will talk you through placement, how light you can realistically go in one visit, and whether a toner will be needed to refine the shade.

Lightened pieces benefit from regular conditioning and heat protection. A salon toner or gloss refresh can help keep the colour bright and balanced as it settles. Expect upkeep appointments to maintain brightness and keep regrowth looking seamless.

Blonde Balayage

Blonde balayage creates a lighter, sunlit effect with softer regrowth, because the lightening is painted through the mid lengths and ends rather than applied from root to tip. It can brighten the overall look while still keeping depth nearer the scalp.

Balayage works well if you want a modern blonde that feels lived in and easy to wear. The finish can be as light as your hair will safely allow, depending on your starting level and any previous colour. A consultation is especially helpful here, as the plan often includes placement choices around the face, how much lift you want through the ends, and which toner family will best control warmth.

Balayage is generally lower maintenance than traditional highlights, but it still needs care. Hydrating masks, gentle cleansing, and occasional toning appointments help the blonde stay creamy and bright rather than brassy.

Pastel Hair Shades

Pastels sit beautifully on lightened hair, adding a soft wash of colour that still looks bright and spring ready. Think airy tones that look luminous in natural light, with a finish that can be delicate rather than bold.

Pastel shades usually require a very light base to show true, so a lightening service is often the first step. During your consultation, your colourist can advise whether your hair can reach the right level in one appointment or whether it is better to lighten gradually. They will also discuss whether a full head pastel, a money piece, or a few panels will suit your lifestyle and maintenance preferences.

Pastels fade faster than permanent colour, so home care matters. Cool water rinsing, gentle shampooing, and colour refreshing appointments can extend wear. A tailored plan helps keep the pastel looking intentional as it softens over time.

If you are ready to go lighter and brighter this spring, Dana Quinlan Salon can help you choose the right lightening technique for your hair and your routine. Book a consultation if you want a complete transformation, and leave with a clear plan for achieving your ideal blonde safely and beautifully.