How to choose a hairdresser in Teneriffe, New Farm or Newstead

Teneriffe, New Farm and Newstead have no shortage of good colourists. Here is what is worth asking before you book, whichever salon you choose.

• Who is actually doing the colour?

  In a team salon, the person who consults with you is not always the person who mixes and applies it. Ask whether your colourist works alone or hands off partway through.

• What products do they use?

  Premium colour and a proper toner step matter for how healthy and true-to-tone your result looks months later, not just on the day.

• Is there real pricing anywhere before you book?

  Hair genuinely varies: short, fine hair takes less time and product than long, thick or curly hair, so no honest salon can quote one fixed number for everyone. What matters is whether a real starting price is published anywhere, or whether you only find out once you are booked in. Look for “from” prices you can actually see, confirmed at your consultation before anything begins — not a number you discover for the first time at the till.

• How long is the appointment actually blocked out?

  Balayage and foils take real time to do well — 2.5 to 4 hours is standard for a full head. Rushed appointments usually show in the result.

• Can you see real, recent examples of their work?

  Recent, unfiltered photos, not just a portfolio from years ago, tell you more than a star rating on its own.

At Tara Quin, the answer to all five is the same: Tara, premium products, a confirmed price before anything starts, real time blocked out, and fresh work posted regularly on Instagram.