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Sarah Butler, owner of Scissors of Eastney, on using Colourstart: "We made Colourstart part of the client experience, not an extra task."

How Scissors of Eastney Made Skin Testing Work

29 May 2026| Categories: Blog, Product

How does a busy salon successfully introduce Colourstart without disrupting the team? Scissors of Eastney shares the practical steps that led to strong client uptake, confident communication, and a modern approach to skin testing that fits seamlessly into daily salon life.

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Louisa Dumbrell, Salon Manager of Buzby & Blue in Chichester, with the quote: "We pride ourselves on being 5 star… Colourstart makes that possible"

From Logistical Nightmare to Green Light

1 May 2026| Categories: Blog, Product

Salon Manager Louisa Dumbrell shares how a 36 year-old, 30-station salon with a strict "no test = no colour" policy made the switch to Colourstart, including early lessons learned and why 70% of their colour clients are now on board..

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Quote graphic featuring salon owner Robert Ari alongside the words ‘Clients trust us to guide them, and that’s exactly what we do,’ on a blue gradient background, with his name and salon, Robert Ari Hair, highlighted in a box.

Why Robert Ari Hair Switched to Colourstart.

27 February 2026| Categories: Blog, Product

After 32 years in business, London salon owner Robert Ari explains why he replaced traditional allergy patch testing with Colourstart. By moving to a professional, digital testing system, his team has saved time and strengthened client trust.

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Martin Dick, Head of Product Development at Colourstart, presenting the latest Colourstart Passport updates including the new salon-branded sign-up link and QR code feature

Colourstart Passport keeps getting better.

20 February 2026| Categories: Blog, Product

Join Jacky van Driel for Colourstart Edge: Ingredients & Beyond. Learn practical ingredient knowledge to strengthen your client consultations and answer product questions with confidence.

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Blank Space Creative's Simon Tuckwell transformed patch testing for 14 independent stylists in Nottingham using Colourstart and Phorest integration

How Blank Space Creative’s 14 Independent Stylists Streamlined Allergy Testing with Colourstart

18 November 2025| Categories: Blog, Product

Simon Tuckwell, founder of Blank Space Creative in Nottingham, shares how his co-working salon transformed patch testing to match their modern, creative workflow—without compromising safety or independence.

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Salon professional performing allergy test on new hair colour client to build trust and ensure safety

Why Your Salon’s Allergy Testing Could Be Your Best Client Loyalty Tools

13 October 2025| Categories: Blog, Product

A new colour client's first real experience isn't the service—it's the allergy test. Discover how to turn this key moment into a trust-building tool, boost client loyalty, and download our free feedback guide to make every first impression count in your salon .

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