The Guide

Every April, Charlotte goes blonde. Here is how to do it well.

Spring is the busiest season for lightening services at Fettle and Mane. Guests come in with inspiration photos of sun-kissed balayage and bright foil highlights. We love this season. We also want to make sure you walk out of it with hair that is healthy and beautiful rather than just lighter.

What ‘Going Lighter’ Actually Involves

Lightening hair is a lifting process. Bleach breaks down the melanin in your hair strand, lifting it through a series of warm stages until it reaches the desired level. Read about what balayage and highlights involve before you decide which approach fits your goal

Setting Realistic Expectations

The most common spring consultation conversation involves a guest who has dark hair and wants the blonde they saw on someone with naturally light hair. That result is possible. It may require time, multiple appointments, and bond-building treatments throughout the process.

Protecting Your Hair Through the Process

K-18 and Olaplex are not just nice additions to a lightening service. For guests doing significant lifting, they are genuinely important. Read about whether hair color actually damages hair and what the real risk factors are

When to Book

Spring color schedules book out quickly. If you want your blonde for a May event, start conversations in March. The further in advance you reach out, the more flexibility you have.