One of the most common questions we hear in the salon is, “How often should I colour my hair?” The answer depends on your hair type, colour goals, and the colouring technique you’ve chosen.

Whether you’re maintaining blonde highlights, refreshing balayage, covering grey hair, or trying a new colour, regular maintenance helps keep your hair looking vibrant and healthy.

At Maurice Meade, our experienced colour specialists create personalised Hair Colour Services that suit your lifestyle, helping you achieve beautiful, long-lasting colour while maintaining healthy hair.

How Often Should You Colour Your Hair?

There isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer. Different colouring services require different maintenance schedules.

Below is a general guide to help you plan your appointments.

Permanent Hair Colour

Permanent hair colour provides long-lasting results and is commonly used for all-over colour or grey coverage.

Most clients return every 4–6 weeks to maintain fresh roots and even colour.

Root Touch-Ups

If you’re covering grey hair or maintaining a consistent shade, root touch-ups are usually recommended every 4–6 weeks to keep regrowth looking seamless.

Our colour specialists can personalise a maintenance schedule based on your natural hair growth and colour.

Balayage

Balayage is one of the lowest-maintenance colouring techniques because it blends naturally with your existing hair.

Most balayage clients visit the salon every 10–14 weeks, depending on how bright they like their colour.

To keep balayage looking fresh between appointments, many guests choose a gloss or toner during their visit.

Foil Highlights

Foil highlights create brighter, more defined blonde results.

Because highlights begin closer to the roots, they generally require maintenance every 6–8 weeks to maintain a fresh appearance.

If you’re unsure whether balayage or foils are right for you, our Diagnose My Hair consultation can help you decide.

How Can You Make Your Hair Colour Last Longer?

Proper aftercare plays a major role in maintaining your colour.

To extend the life of your colour, we recommend:

• Using salon-quality shampoo and conditioner
• Avoiding excessive heat styling
• Protecting your hair from sun exposure
• Washing hair less frequently
• Booking regular Healthy Hair Treatments to maintain moisture and shine

Healthy hair not only looks better but also holds colour more effectively.

Does Blonde Hair Need More Maintenance?

Blonde hair often requires additional maintenance to keep it looking bright and free from unwanted yellow or brassy tones.

Depending on your chosen blonde shade, your stylist may recommend:

• Toner appointments
• Gloss treatments
• Deep conditioning
• Regular trims
• Professional colour maintenance

Many blonde clients also combine their appointments with a Professional Haircut and Styling Service to keep their hair looking healthy and polished.

What Happens If You Wait Too Long Between Appointments?

Delaying colour appointments can lead to:

• Visible root regrowth
• Faded colour
• Increased brassiness
• Uneven tones
• More complex colour correction

Keeping a regular maintenance schedule helps your stylist refresh your colour more easily while protecting your hair’s condition.

Why Choose Maurice Meade for Hair Colour?

At Maurice Meade, we believe every client deserves a personalised colour experience.

Our experienced colour specialists provide tailored advice on colour maintenance, helping you achieve beautiful results that suit your lifestyle and hair goals.

Clients choose Maurice Meade because we offer:

• Personalised colour consultations
• Blonde specialists
• Balayage experts
• Grey hair coverage
• Colour correction
• Healthy hair advice
• Luxury salon experience

For clients wanting extra volume or length, we also offer professionally colour-matched Hair Extensions that blend beautifully with your new colour.

With salon locations across Perth, including Perth West End, Subiaco, Claremont, Karrinyup, Booragoon, and Joondalup, expert hair colour advice is always nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should you colour your hair?

The ideal timing depends on your colouring service. Root touch-ups are usually recommended every 4–6 weeks, highlights every 6–8 weeks, and balayage every 10–14 weeks.

How often should you colour grey hair?

Most clients with grey coverage visit the salon every 4–6 weeks to maintain consistent colour and minimise visible regrowth.

How often should you refresh balayage?

Balayage typically requires maintenance every 10–14 weeks, although gloss or toner treatments can be booked between appointments to keep the colour vibrant.

Can colouring your hair too often damage it?

Frequent colouring without proper care can affect hair condition. Professional colouring combined with Healthy Hair Treatments helps maintain strength, moisture, and shine.

How do I know when it’s time to colour my hair?

If your roots are becoming noticeable, your colour has faded, or your hair has developed unwanted warm tones, it’s a good time to schedule a consultation with one of our colour specialists.

Book Your Hair Colour Appointment

Whether you’re maintaining blonde hair, refreshing balayage, covering grey hair, or planning a complete colour transformation, our experienced team can recommend the perfect maintenance schedule for your hair.

Before booking, explore our Hair Colour Services, review our Service Price List, or complete our Diagnose My Hair consultation to discover the best colour plan for your lifestyle.

Book your consultation today and let Maurice Meade help you keep your hair colour looking vibrant, healthy, and beautiful all year round.