Maverick Grooming Studio
Hair Coloring
Grey blending or a full colour change, matched to your natural tone rather than applied as a flat, obvious dye job. Subtle enough that the result reads as your hair, not as "having your hair coloured" — the whole point of doing this in a barbershop rather than at home with a box dye.
What's Included
Men's hair colouring at Maverick Grooming Studio starts with a consultation to match colour to your natural tone, followed by application, processing time, and a wash-out and finish. Most clients use this service for grey blending — softening grey rather than removing it completely, so the result still looks like your hair simply aged a little slower — though a full colour change is available for anyone wanting something more noticeable.
This is a men's grooming colour service, not a full-process salon colour treatment. It's built to sit alongside a haircut in the same appointment slot, not to replace an afternoon at a dedicated colour specialist, and the techniques and timing reflect that — quicker, more targeted, and designed around a natural-looking outcome rather than a dramatic transformation.
Grey blending in particular is a skill that's easy to get wrong at home. Box dye tends to either miss grey hair entirely or turn it flat and uniform in a way that looks obviously artificial under normal light. A barber matching colour by eye, working section by section, gets a result that blends grey into the surrounding natural colour rather than covering it up completely — closer to how hair colour actually looks as it changes naturally over years, just on a faster timeline.
For clients considering a colour change rather than grey blending, the same consultation-first approach applies: colour is chosen to complement your natural base and skin tone, not picked off a swatch in isolation, and the result is checked against the brief before you leave.
Who It's For
Anyone wanting to soften visible grey or refresh their natural colour without it looking obviously dyed. It works particularly well for clients who've noticed grey creeping in around the temples or through the beard and want it toned down rather than removed outright — a common request from men who aren't ready for a fully grey look but don't want the stark, patchy transition either. It also suits anyone preparing for a specific event who wants their normal colour looking slightly fresher, and pairs well with a Men Signature Cut or Men Clipper Haircut booked in the same visit.
What to Expect
Consultation
Matching colour to your natural tone and deciding how much grey to blend versus remove entirely, based on how noticeable a change you actually want.
Application
Colour applied precisely to the areas discussed at consultation, working section by section for even coverage.
Processing
Left to develop for the time needed to reach a natural-looking result rather than an overprocessed, flat one.
Wash & Finish
Washed out thoroughly and finished, checked against the brief in natural light before you leave.
Benefits
Natural-Looking Result
Matched to your own tone by eye, not a flat, uniform colour straight from a box.
Pairs With a Haircut
Fits into the same appointment as a cut or beard trim, so you leave with everything refreshed at once.
Softens Grey, Your Way
Blend grey rather than remove it entirely, if a natural transition is the look you actually want.
Barber-Matched Colour
Colour chosen against your skin tone and natural base, not a generic shade applied regardless of how it suits you.
Preparation & Aftercare
Before Your Appointment
- First-time colour clients may need a quick patch test before application — ask about this when you book
- Avoid washing hair with heavy product on the morning of your appointment, since build-up can affect how evenly colour takes
- Bring a photo of the tone you're aiming for if you have one, particularly for grey blending where "how much" matters as much as the shade itself
- Mention any recent chemical treatments, since these can affect how hair takes colour
Aftercare
- Avoid washing hair for 24 hours after colouring to let it settle and the colour fully develop
- Rebook every 3–4 weeks to maintain even grey coverage as new growth comes through
- Use a gentle, sulphate-free shampoo to make the colour last longer between appointments
- Avoid excessive heat styling in the days immediately after colouring, since freshly coloured hair can be more porous
Pricing
Good to Know
Hair Coloring — Frequently Asked Questions
Can you just blend some grey rather than remove it all?
Yes — this is the most common request, and exactly what most clients want. It's discussed and agreed at consultation before anything is applied.
Can I get this done with a haircut in the same visit?
Yes, most clients book colour alongside a Men Signature Cut or Men Clipper Haircut, and it fits comfortably into the same appointment.
Do I need a patch test?
First-time colour clients are recommended a patch test beforehand — ask when booking so it can be arranged with enough notice.
Will it look like I've had my hair coloured?
That's specifically what this service is designed to avoid. Colour is matched to your natural tone by eye, so the result reads as your own hair rather than an obvious dye job.
How often do I need to touch it up?
Every 3–4 weeks for most clients, roughly matching a normal haircut cycle — many book both together.