Colouring
Hair Colouring – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. What types of colouring services does GOLD SALON TOKYO offer?
A. At GOLD SALON TOKYO, we offer a wide range of premium colouring services to suit every hair type, lifestyle, and aesthetic preference. Our approach combines precise technique, safe formulations, and artistic balance to create elegant, natural, and long-lasting colour results.
Q. What is the difference between Highlights, Balayage, and Ombré?
A. Highlights (Foil Colouring) – Foils are used to lighten selected strands from root to tip, creating dimension and brightness. Ideal for those who want to add contrast or a sunlit effect throughout the hair.
Balayage – A freehand painting technique that creates a soft, natural gradient of colour. Perfect for low-maintenance, sun-kissed looks with seamless blending.
Ombré – A more defined transition from darker roots to lighter ends, often used for bold or fashion-forward styles.
Each method is tailored to your hair texture, tone, and lifestyle preference.
Q. What is a Shadow Root or Gloss Smudge?
A. A Shadow Root or Gloss Smudge is applied at the root area after lightening to blend the natural hair colour with highlights or balayage. It softens the contrast, creates depth, and helps the colour grow out beautifully. This technique gives a “lived-in” or effortless, natural look — especially popular among blonde clients.
Q. What is a Gloss Toner?
A. A Gloss Toner is a professional finishing treatment used after bleaching or highlighting. It refines the tone, adds shine, and corrects unwanted yellow, orange, or brassy hues. Gloss toners are also great for refreshing faded colour between appointments, leaving hair silky and radiant.
Q. What is Colour Correction?
A. Colour Correction is a specialized service for clients who have had unsatisfactory colour results — whether from home colouring or another salon. It involves balancing tones, removing unwanted pigments, and restoring evenness and shine. This process can take several steps and hours, depending on the condition of your hair, and includes the use of Olaplex and other restorative treatments to protect hair integrity.
Q. What is the difference between Semi-Permanent and Permanent Colour?
A. Semi-Permanent Colour coats the hair’s outer layer without penetrating deeply. It gradually fades and is ideal for shine, tone enhancement, or a temporary colour change.
Please be aware that repeated semi-permanent colouring can build up on the hair and become permanent.
Permanent Colour penetrates into the hair shaft to achieve longer-lasting results, perfect for covering greys or changing your base tone.
Our stylists carefully select the right formula for your desired tone and hair condition.
Q. What is the T-Bar or Retouch Colour?
A. A T-Bar Retouch focuses on the parting and hairline areas — the most visible sections of your hair. It’s a quick, efficient way to maintain colour freshness between full appointments, especially for root regrowth or grey coverage.
Q. Do you offer organic or ammonia-free colour options?
A. Yes. We provide ammonia-free organic colouring for clients with sensitive scalps or those who wish to minimize chemical exposure. These colours use plant-based ingredients and deliver beautiful shine and depth while being gentle on both hair and scalp.
Q. What is Olaplex, and why is it used in colour services?
A. Olaplex is an advanced bond-repair treatment that works inside the hair during chemical services like colouring or bleaching. At GOLD SALON TOKYO, Olaplex is offered as an optional add-on, but we strongly recommend including it with your colour service.
Q. How do I know which colouring service is best for me?
A. During your consultation, our stylists will evaluate your natural tone, previous colour history, and personal goals to design a look that best suits you. Whether you want luminous highlights, a sophisticated balayage, or full colour coverage, we’ll customize the technique and formula to achieve your perfect shade.
Colouring
| Foil Hi-Lights | Front Hairline & Parting | \14,500~16,500 |
| 1⁄2 head | \18,500~20,500 | |
| Full head | \23,500~26,500 | |
| Balayage | \28,000 | |
| Shadow root / Gloss smudge | \10,000 | |
| Bleach | Regrowth short | \22,000 |
| Med | \25,000 | |
| Long | \28,000 | |
| Gloss Toner | \7,000~9,000 | |
| Olaplex | \5,000 | |
| Semi Permanent Colour | Short | \12,000 |
| Med | \13,000 | |
| Long | \14,000 | |
| Permanent Colour | Regrowth/Short | \14,000 |
| Med | \15,000 | |
| Long | \ 16,000 | |
| T-Bar (Hairline and parting single process root colour application) |
\8,000 | |
| Ammonia Free Organic Colour | +\3,000 | |
| Extra Colour | +\3,000-5,000 | |
(charge applied to any colour / chemical service price where excessive product was used)
