Hair Colourist Specialists

Colour That Captivates – Expert Hair Colouring Across New Zealand

At Aprils Hair Salons, we believe colour is more than a trend—it’s a form of self-expression, confidence, and transformation.

Whether you’re softening greys, chasing sun-kissed dimension, or embracing a bold new hue, our expert colourists treat every service as a work of art.

Using only the finest low-ammonia, high-performance formulas and advanced application techniques, we deliver radiant, long-lasting results that honour the health of your hair.

Because beautiful colour shouldn’t come at the cost of beautiful hair.

The Aprils Colour Philosophy: Personal, Precise, and Protective

We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all colour.

Your skin tone, eye colour, natural base, lifestyle, and even your wardrobe all influence the perfect shade for you.

That’s why every Aprils colour service begins with a personalised consultation—no exceptions.

We’ll discuss your vision, assess your hair’s history and condition, and craft a custom colour plan that works with your hair, not against it.

Our goal? To create a result that looks stunning from day one and grows out gracefully—no harsh lines, no brassy tones, no regrets.

And because we care about your hair’s long-term health, we use professional colour systems that nourish while they transform, infusing strands with keratin, antioxidants, and moisture-locking technology.

Our Signature Colour Services

From subtle enhancements to full reinventions, Aprils offers a full spectrum of colour services designed for every desire and hair type:

Global Colour (Full Coverage)

For seamless, all-over colour that delivers uniform tone and brilliant shine.

Ideal for first-time colour clients, full grey coverage, or those seeking a clean, single-shade refresh.

Our global formulas are enriched with conditioning agents to prevent dryness and deliver up to 100% grey coverage without dullness.

We carefully match your desired level—whether you’re going darker for depth or lighter for luminosity—while preserving your hair’s integrity.

Balayage & Hand-Painted Highlights

The ultimate in natural-looking dimension.

Our balayage technique is entirely freehand—no foils, no harsh lines—just soft, sun-kissed pieces painted precisely where light naturally hits your hair.

Perfect for clients who want low-maintenance grow-out and effortless, lived-in beauty.

We customise placement based on your face shape, parting, and natural movement to ensure your highlights look intentional, not accidental.

Available in warm golden tones, cool ash blondes, rich caramels, or multidimensional blends.

Foilyage & Dimensional Foil Highlights

For clients who want the brightness of traditional highlights with the softness of balayage.

Foilyage combines the precision of foils with the freehand artistry of balayage, delivering maximum lift and contrast while maintaining a blended finish.

This technique is ideal for deeper bases seeking dramatic brightness or those wanting bold pops of light around the face and crown.

We use micro-sectioning and strategic placement to avoid over-processing and ensure even regrowth.

Root Touch-Ups & Colour Maintenance

Keep your colour flawless between full services.

Our root touch-ups are meticulously blended to match your existing tone and seamlessly integrate with your mid-lengths and ends.

We never apply colour to previously coloured hair unless necessary—protecting your strands from unnecessary overlap and damage.

Quick, precise, and perfectly matched, this service keeps your look fresh without the commitment of a full reapplication.

Vivid & Fashion Colour

Ready to stand out?

Our fashion colour service lets you explore the full rainbow—from rose golds and icy lavenders to electric blues and rich burgundies.

All vivid services begin with a strand test and detailed consultation to assess your hair’s ability to hold pigment and withstand lightening (if needed).

We use semi-permanent, ammonia-free dyes that deposit rich colour while conditioning your hair.

And because fashion colour fades, we’ll provide a custom at-home care plan to maximise longevity and vibrancy.

Colour Correction & Toning

Mistakes happen—but they don’t have to be permanent.

Whether you’re battling brassiness, uneven tones, or an at-home experiment gone wrong, our senior colourists specialise in gentle, strategic correction.

We’ll analyse your current pigment, assess underlying tones, and create a step-by-step plan to restore balance and brilliance—often in just one visit.

Post-correction, we apply a custom toner to neutralise unwanted warmth and lock in your perfect shade.

Your hair’s health is our priority, so we work slowly, safely, and with full transparency about timing and expectations.

Gloss & Toning Treatments

Instant refresh, zero commitment.

Our gloss treatments are the secret behind celebrity-level shine and tone-perfect colour.

In under 30 minutes, we apply a translucent, demi-permanent glaze that neutralises brassiness, enhances depth, and seals the hair cuticle for mirror-like reflectivity.

Ideal for blondes needing coolness, brunettes craving richness, or anyone wanting to revive faded colour between appointments.

Bonus: gloss treatments also smooth frizz and improve manageability—making them a perfect add-on to any cut or blowout.

Premium Products, Professional Results

We partner exclusively with leading professional colour brands known for innovation, safety, and performance.

Our formulas are low-ammonia or ammonia-free, paraben-free, and enriched with bond-building and conditioning technology.

Many of our colour lines include built-in Olaplex or similar bond-repair systems to strengthen hair during the lightening or colouring process.

This means you get vibrant, long-lasting colour without the dryness, breakage, or porosity issues common with drugstore or discount salon dyes.

Every product we use is rigorously tested for safety, efficacy, and sustainability—because what goes on your hair matters as much as what goes in your body.

The Aprils Colour Experience: From Consultation to Care

Your colour journey with us is designed for comfort, clarity, and confidence.

It starts with a 15–20 minute consultation where we examine your hair’s porosity, elasticity, and colour history.

We’ll show you swatches, discuss realistic expectations, and explain the process step by step—including timing, cost, and aftercare.

During your service, relax in our calming salon environment with complimentary refreshments while our colourist works with precision and care.

We use protective capes, gentle application tools, and scalp-safe techniques to ensure your experience is as comfortable as it is transformative.

After processing, we cleanse with a pH-balanced, colour-safe shampoo and condition with a deep-moisturising masque.

We finish with a blow-dry and style that showcases your new colour in its best light.

Before you leave, we’ll provide a printed aftercare guide, product recommendations, and tips to extend your colour’s life at home.

How to Maintain Your Colour at Home

Professional colour deserves professional care—and we’ll show you how.

We recommend sulfate-free, colour-protecting shampoos and conditioners that cleanse gently without stripping pigment.

Wash your hair only 2–3 times per week to preserve tone and natural oils.

Always use heat protectant before styling—heat can accelerate fading and oxidise colour.

Invest in a weekly colour-depositing mask if you’re blonde (to combat brassiness) or brunette (to boost richness).

Limit sun and chlorine exposure, or use UV-protectant sprays when outdoors or swimming.

And schedule regular gloss treatments or toning refreshes every 4–6 weeks to keep your shade vibrant and true.

How Often Should You Colour Your Hair?

It depends on your service and goals—but here’s our general guidance:

• **Root touch-ups**: Every 4–6 weeks for seamless regrowth.

• **Balayage or highlights**: Every 10–14 weeks, as these grow out naturally.

• **Full global colour**: Every 5–7 weeks for consistent coverage and tone.

• **Gloss treatments**: Every 4–6 weeks to refresh tone and shine.

• **Vivid fashion colour**: Every 3–5 weeks, depending on wash frequency and pigment fade.

Your Aprils colourist will create a custom maintenance schedule tailored to your hair’s needs and lifestyle.

Why Choose Aprils for Your Colour?

Because we combine artistry with accountability.

Our colourists undergo continuous training in the latest techniques, colour theory, and hair health science.

We never rush a service or double-book—your time and hair deserve full attention.

We’re transparent about pricing, timing, and outcomes—no hidden fees or surprise add-ons.

And if you’re not 100% happy, we’ll work with you to make it right.

With salons across New Zealand, you get consistent, high-end colour wherever you are—because your confidence shouldn’t depend on your postcode.

Book Your Colour Transformation Today

Whether you’re covering your first grey, lightening for summer, or trying a fantasy shade, Aprils is your trusted partner in colour.

Our team is ready to listen, create, and deliver results that leave you glowing—inside and out.

Visit our website to find your nearest Aprils salon, view our colour portfolio, and book a consultation with a certified Aprils colourist.

Your perfect shade is waiting.

Aprils Hair Salons
Where every strand tells your story—in brilliant colour.