Live in Marbella? Keep Your Colour Maintained.
A one-off holiday appointment is a different job from looking after colour year-round. If you live in Nueva Andalucía, Puerto Banús, San Pedro or anywhere along the Golden Mile, here's how I approach colour as an ongoing relationship, not a single visit.
Why Residents Need a Different Approach
A tourist books colour once and wants it to last the trip. A resident lives with the same colour through the Marbella sun, salt water and chlorine all year, which fades and shifts tone in a way a single appointment can't plan around. The real question isn't “how do I get colour done,” it's “what keeps this looking freshly done between appointments,” and that's a schedule, not a one-time service.
A Simple Maintenance Schedule
Most residents I work with settle into a rhythm that fits their hair, not a generic calendar:
- Root touch-up, every 4-6 weeks — the standard rhythm for full colour or balayage close to your natural base, keeping regrowth from ever becoming obvious.
- Balayage or highlight refresh, every 2-4 months — balayage grows out more softly, so residents with hand-painted colour often stretch this further than a root-colour client would.
- A hydrating or repair treatment between colour visits — worth adding for anyone in and out of the sea or a pool regularly, which is most of Marbella for half the year.
I cover this in more depth, including the actual signs that mean it's time for a visit rather than a fixed date, in the maintenance schedule guide on the blog.
One Colourist, Every Visit
The Lounge Marbella is a one-to-one studio, no juniors, no rotating between stylists. For a resident booking every few weeks, that consistency matters more than it does for a single holiday appointment: I already know your colour history, what your hair did last time, and what to adjust this time, instead of starting from zero at every visit.
Pricing
Every appointment includes a consultation, so the exact price is confirmed once I've seen your hair. See the full price list for every service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book the same slot every time?
No fixed slot is required. Message me a few weeks out from when you think you're due, and I'll find a time that works.
What if I'm not sure how often I actually need a touch-up?
That's normal, and it varies by hair. I'll tell you honestly at your first visit what rhythm actually suits your colour and growth rate, rather than sell you a fixed schedule.
Can I switch from another salon and keep a consistent look?
Yes. Bring a photo of your current colour on WhatsApp beforehand and I'll assess what it will take to match or improve it at your first appointment.
Ready to set up a maintenance rhythm that actually fits your hair? Message me a photo of your current colour on WhatsApp and I'll confirm timing and price for your first appointment.