At Iron + Ivy Hair Studio Queenstown, every colour service for a new client begins with a consultation. This is not optional, and it is not just a formality. The colour consultation is one of the most important parts of the entire process, and understanding why will help you get more from every salon visit, not just your first.
What Happens in a Colour Consultation at Iron + Ivy Queenstown?
A colour consultation at Iron + Ivy typically takes 15–30 minutes and covers:
- Hair history: What colour services have you had, when, and where? This information is essential, it affects how your hair will respond to colour.
- Hair condition assessment: Your stylist will physically assess your hair, its porosity, elasticity, density, and current condition. This determines what is safely achievable.
- Goal setting: What do you want to achieve? What reference images do you have? What is your budget and time available?
- Lifestyle discussion: How much time do you have for styling at home? Do you swim, exercise outdoors, or work in environments that affect your hair?
- Honest expectation setting: Based on all of the above, your Iron + Ivy Queenstown stylist will tell you exactly what is achievable, in this appointment and across a longer colour journey if needed.
Why the Consultation Protects You
It Prevents Colour Surprises
The most common cause of colour disappointment is misaligned expectations. A consultation establishes clearly what the result will look like, how many appointments it will take to achieve, and what the maintenance requirements are. There should be no surprises when you sit in the chair at Iron + Ivy Queenstown, because everything was discussed upfront.
It Identifies Hair History Issues
Home colour, particularly dark box dyes and metallic-based dyes, can react dangerously with bleach. Without knowing your history, a stylist cannot protect you from these reactions. The consultation is where this information comes out, safely, without judgement.
It Sets Realistic Goals
Many clients come to Iron + Ivy Queenstown wanting a dramatic colour change in a single appointment. An honest consultation will explain why this is not safely achievable in one session and what a responsible colour journey toward that goal actually looks like. This is not a restriction, it is protection for your hair and your investment.
Why You Should Always Be Honest in a Colour Consultation
Your stylist is not judging you. They do not care that you applied a box dye at home two months ago, they care because it affects the outcome of what they are about to do. At Iron + Ivy Hair Studio Queenstown, we create a judgement-free environment for exactly this reason. The more honest you are, the better your result will be.
Book Your Complimentary Colour Consultation at Iron + Ivy Queenstown
We offer free colour consultations at Iron + Ivy Hair Studio for all new colour clients in Queenstown. Book online today and let us start building a colour plan that is right for your hair, your lifestyle, and your goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the colour consultation free?
Yes. New colour clients have a complimentary in-person consultation, usually 15 to 20 minutes, at least 48 hours before the appointment. We check your hair history, test a strand if needed and confirm the price before anything is booked.
What should I bring to a colour consultation?
Two or three photos of hair you love, taken in daylight, and an honest account of everything on your hair in the last two years, including box dye, henna and keratin. The more we know, the more accurate the plan and the price.
Will I get a price at the consultation?
Yes, a confirmed from-price for your artist level with every part listed: colour, bond treatment, toner and cut or blow dry. You can also check it against our online appointment estimator before you come in.
Is there a booking fee after the consultation?
Yes. Once you book, there is a non-refundable fee from $100, or $200 for balayage and large lightening services, which comes off your appointment total. It holds a three to four hour slot for you.
About Iron + Ivy Hair Studio
Iron + Ivy Hair Studio is at Queenstown Central, 19 Grant Road, Frankton, five minutes from Queenstown Airport with free parking at the door. The team, led by Creative Director Lauren McMurray, specialises in blondes, balayage, hair extensions and precision cuts, and every colour price includes the bond treatment, toner and cut. New colour clients start with a free consultation.
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