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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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Social media tile with a quote from Carl Fox of Fox Hair Design: "It has been so much easier than we thought it would be."

How Fox Hair Design Converted 99% of Clients to Colourstart

26 November 2025| Categories: Blog

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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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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