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Appointments Available for Your Dream Hair Colour in Sydney
Looking for the best hair colourist in Sydney? I am renowned for my unique approach to colouring hair as if it were a blank canvas. Combining expert hair painting and precise foiling techniques, I create customised colours with dimension for my clients at Suite 3 Hair Salon, located in the vibrant arts district of Paddington, Sydney.
I specialise in natural-looking reds, copper tones, and luminous blondes, bringing out the best in each client's unique features. From enhancing radiant red and copper shades to perfecting creamy, bright blonde hues, my tailored techniques ensure stunning, long-lasting results. I am also passionate about colour transformations and excel in hair colour corrections, offering creative solutions to refresh and perfect your look.
All new client services will be quoted in advance for full transparency, and I highly recommend booking a consultation, especially for significant colour changes or corrective work, to develop a personalised plan that achieves your hair goals.
I'm proudly a member of The Dresscode Project. The DCP is a global alliance of salons and barbershops committed to providing positive, gender-affirming services for LGBTQ+ clients. My salon service menu is based on creating safer spaces with transparency around gender-free pricing and terminology within consultations and services.
Ready to achieve your dream hair colour? Contact me to book your appointment.
Please note: I operate independently and personally manage all bookings to ensure a dedicated, high-quality service for each client. When you enter your details into my online booking please check for my email reply, and check your junk and spam folder in case it slipped there to avoid missing it. I reply to emails and messages within 1-3 business days.
Foil Highlights & Lowlights
Half Head Foil Highlights
From $350
Full Head Foil Highlights
From $350
PLATINUM CARD
From $650
Kink-bre Curly Hair
Highlights
From $330
Full head foils long hair
From $450
Lowlights for dimension or contemporary grey coverage
From $250
Extra product may be charged
if necessary for thick or long hair.
Balayage & Hair Painting
Freestyle haircolour to emphasise the natural movement in your hair. Loose layers come alive with colour, blurring from deeper roots to lighter ends for Brondes and Blondes, or brighter ends for Redheads. Balayage can also be combined with Foil Highlights for gorgeous vivid fashion colours or “natural-looking” results, which are customised and adaptable for Blondes, Brunettes or Redheads.
Extra product may be charged if necessary for long and thick hair. All Balayage, Foilyage, and Hair Painting colour services will have additional charges for toning and treatments applied, plus the styling.
Hair painting and Balayage services are customised to suit individual client needs. These prices serve as a guide only.
Full Head Balayage for blondes, brunettes & redheads
From $300
Balayage Retouch for returning clients
From $250
Virgin Balayage or first-time Hair Painting appointment
From $550
Balayage Retouch
with Base
From $350
Toners
Classic toner
Short $100
Medium $110
Long Hair from $120
Root Stretch or Root Tap
From $85
Maxi Toner
The Luxe Upgrade – Root Tap with Basin Balayage
From $210
Clear Glaze Applied Between Foils for dramatic shine
From $90
Colour Melts & Zone Toners
From $130 (suits Ombre, Balayage and Red-haired mermaids)
Lightening Toner for Golden & Strawberry Blondes
From $110 with other colour services (usually combined with Foils)
Treatments
Olaplex
Olaplex helps to maintain the hair integrity during lightening services, and is proven to dramatically reduce the chance of breakage post colour services. Can be applied with colour service and recommended to maintain at home between visits.
evo fab pro custom mixed colour treat
Treat your hair with shine enducing moisture and luminous colour. This unique colour maintenance system can be perfectly matched to your unique haircolour to boost shine and tone, with in-salon treatment options and takeaway home maintenance also available.
Fab Pro direct dyes can be used to maintain and enhance any colour in-between salon visits. The dyes are mixed together with a custom mixed conditioner, available in natural tones, reds, coppers, blondes and pastels.
In-salon treatment
$55 with any colour service for Colour Boosting with Cellophane effects
For new clients wanting to try a temporary colour for the first time (lasts between 4-8 washes) this is a great first time colour. Priced from $90.
take away colour maintenance treatment
$55 for the take-home custom mixed colour treatment
k-18 treatment
renews strength, softness and bounce
Repairs broken keratin chains – the K18 molecule reconnects the damaged keratin chains that are the building blocks of hair. Repairs and restores strength, softness, smoothness and bounce – for hair like new. Lasting results that don't wash away.
In-Salon Mist and Mask with any colour service (including 5ml take home treatment) $60
Retail to take it home with you for maintenance – Full Size (50ml) $94.50 or Try-It-Size (5ml) $15
evo fab pro custom mixed colour treat
Treat your hair with shine enducing moisture and luminous colour. This unique colour maintenance system can be perfectly matched to your unique haircolour to boost shine and tone, with in-salon treatment options and takeaway home maintenance also available.
Fab Pro direct dyes can be used to maintain and enhance any colour in-between salon visits. The dyes are mixed together with a custom mixed conditioner, available in natural tones, reds, coppers, blondes and pastels.
In-salon treatment
$55 with any colour service for Colour Boosting with Cellophane effects
For new clients wanting to try a temporary colour for the first time (lasts between 4-8 washes) this is a great first time colour. Priced from $90.
take away colour maintenance treatment
$55 for the take-home custom mixed colour treatment
k-18 treatment
renews strength, softness and bounce
Repairs broken keratin chains – the K18 molecule reconnects the damaged keratin chains that are the building blocks of hair. Repairs and restores strength, softness, smoothness and bounce – for hair like new. Lasting results that don't wash away.
In-Salon Mist and Mask with any colour service (including 5ml take home treatment) $60
Retail to take it home with you for maintenance – Full Size (50ml) $94.50 or Try-It-Size (5ml) $15
Olaplex Treatment 1 &2
Short – $50
Medium – $60
Long – $70
Take home
Take home bottle of
Bond Perfector #3 – $50
Permanent, Grey Coverage +
Semi-Permanent
Solid Colour
Regrowth
From $199
Long
From $300
short
From $230
Virgin Application Long
From $370
Medium
From $250
Hair Painting
Pastels + Vivids
Customised freehand haircolour applied in a painterly approach by Kristina can range on pricing depending on the amount of hair coloured and longevity of brand used. Let’s paint!
Longer-lasting Unicorn + Vivid Colour
Lasts up to 20 washes.
From $190
temporary vivid + Pastel colour
Lasts 4-8 washes
From $55 (with other colour services)
From $90 for clients with pre-lightened hair (not having other colour services same day)
Corrective colour
Corrective Colour requires a consultation and an agreed timeline for future appointments. Several appointments may be necessary to achieve your dream hair, however some colour corrections are minor and possible in one visit. Service packages will include a customised treatment program plus home-care products (shampoo, conditioner, treatment and heat protection products).
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are your Instagram handles?
@colourkristina @suite3hair
2. Can I book my appointment online?
Due to the variations in services, it is impossible to offer online booking for colour services. To ensure a consistent level of service, the correct amount of time booked for each visit is vital. This allows me to offer customised haircolour services without being overbooked with multiple clients.
3. What is the best way to book an appointment?
The most direct method to request a consultation or haircolour booking is to send your information thru this link: booking request form
All new client and colour correction appointments will require a non-refundable $200 deposit to secure a booking time.
4. I would like to chat. What number can I call?
You can either leave a voice message on my mobile number, send a text to +61404280518, or email me at hello@kristinarussell.com.au
All messages will be answered asap and most definitely on the same day during business hours. My work days are Tuesdays to Saturdays. I look forward to working with you.
5. What Are Your Prices?
Prices vary between different services and techniques. The team at Suite 3 Hair hair cut prices range from $130-$160. My most common colours (balayage and half head of highlights or hair painting redheads) generally start from $350+. Any additional charges such as treatments or Olaplex can be discussed in your consultation. All services will be quoted before colour commences.
Colour Correction Prices are quoted on consultation only (not by email or message). Please make a booking for a consultation prior to booking your colour appointment if you’re needing a correction appointment.
6. How Many Sessions Will My Hair Take To Achieve My Desired Colour?
Every client is different. Every head of hair has different outcomes based on varying factors, such as previous haircolour and cut history, the health of the hair, strength and other factors that can impact technique options. I will have you looking and feeling beautiful every time, however, some colour transformations might take 3-5 visits to achieve dramatic results. Smaller adjustments and revamp colours are usually achievable in just one session. The best way to achieve your desired dream hair is to book a consultation to discuss your vision and options.
7. Can I Come In For A Consult First, And Do You Charge For Them?
Yes, absolutely! This gives us both an opportunity to create a hair plan and to take a test strand to determine your best options before we book your haircolour. I charge $50 for this service. Highly recommended for all new clients that are unsure of their options, anyone with existing damage or box dye in their hair, and all colour correction requests. I look forward to meeting you!
8. What Is The Wait To Book An Appointment?
I offer pre-booking services and also operate with a waitlist to offer flexibility for different clients. The safer option is to book with a few weeks' notice, however, I understand some clients are not able to predict their rosters ahead of time. I only have 12 appointments available each week & will do my best to accommodate your requests.
9. Do You Use Olaplex or K18 At Your Salon?
Yes, I do use Olaplex at our salon as an additional cost. Our Olaplex treatments range from $50-$70. And I also have K18 treatment, costing $60 for the in-salon treatment with a 5ml take-home sample for maintenance.
If you are interested in using Olaplex or K18 with your colour then please let me know during our consultation or when you make your booking so I can allow additional time for your appointment.
10. What brands do you use?
I offer a variety of brands that offer luxury results with ethical companies. I work with ammonia-free colour ranges by Kevin Murphy and Redken. I also stock varied vivid hair dyes for creative vivid hair painting and pastels, including evo Staino, Crazy Color and Manic Panic to name a few.
11. Do I Need To Confirm My Booking?
Yes, you need to confirm your appointment. We automatically send out a confirmation text 48 hours prior to your appointment as a friendly reminder. Our booking software requires you to reply with a YES to confirm your appointment or risk having your booking cancelled.
12. Do You Have A Cancellation Policy?
I have a 48-hour cancellation policy. If you have confirmed your appointment and cancelled within the final 48 hours of your booking then you will be charged 50% of your colour booking. If you cancel on the day of your appointment, arrive too late for the service to be possible or are a ‘no-show’ then the following charges will apply:
- $200 for colour appointments
- $300 for colour + cut appointments
Enforcing the late arrival and cancellation policies contributes to the sustainability of my small business. Please do not ask for the fee to be waived if you're in isolation or waiting for covid test results because I still need as much notice as possible to fill the appointment with another full paying client. Thank you for your understanding.
13. I don’t want a fancy blowdry. Do I have to leave wet?
Clients have the choice to opt for either an Express Blast with minimal styling, treat & run or the full Monty bouncy blowdry or beach wave. Our curly hair clients that like to dry naturally have the option to sit under our heated drying lamp for accelerated air drying with products applied to enhance your curls.
14. Is there parking nearby Suite 3 Hair salon?
Yes, there is usually plenty of street parking available at no cost. Check out the nearby streets – Hampden or Cecil Street. The salon is also a short 8-minute walk from Edgecliff train station and it’s an easy destination for uber drop off and pickup.
