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Hair Colour

Root Touch Up (1 to 2 Inches)

From £65

From 30 mins

Skin test required: all new clients, and clients who have not visited in the last 6 months, need a skin test at least 48 hours before their appointment.

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Colour should look seamless from root to tip. At Merluza in Birmingham, our Extended Regrowth Tint is designed specifically for 1–2 inches of regrowth, balancing clean coverage at the roots with a natural match through the mids and ends.

We start with a focused consultation to read your base level, tone, grey percentage and hair condition. Your colour is mixed to measure, applied with precise sectioning and timing for even development, then sealed to protect the cuticle so the shade wears softly and shines. If you are new to our salon, have switched colour brands or your last test has lapsed, a patch test is required at least 48 hours before your appointment.

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What’s Included

A focused service that restores uniform colour at the roots while respecting hair integrity and scalp comfort.

Personal consultation and shade plan
Custom formulation to match your colour and grey needs
Precise application for 1–2 inches of regrowth
Timing checks and integrity monitoring
Rinse, pH close and targeted conditioner
Finish options available. Add a Blow-Dry or Cut & Blow-Dry if you want a styled result

Who It’s For

Clients with up to 1–2 inches of natural regrowth who want consistent coverage or blending without changing overall depth. Suitable for permanent coverage or demi blending, including grey management. Not suitable for major lightening, banding removal or regrowth beyond 2 inches. If you want a colour shift, highlights or correction work, we will map an alternative plan.

Duration & Appointment Timing

Allow 2 hours for the service. First time with us or new to the brand requires a patch test at least 48 hours prior. Adding a Blow-Dry or Cut & Blow-Dry may extend your time. To keep results consistent, most guests rebook every 4 to 8 weeks depending on growth rate and grey coverage goals.

Aftercare & Maintenance

Use colour-safe shampoo and conditioner, limit hot water, and protect with heat spray when styling. A gloss top up between visits can refine tone and add shine. Shield colour from UV and chlorine. If hair is fragile, ask about bond builder support. Plan regrowth appointments every 4 to 8 weeks for a seamless line of demarcation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a patch test for this service?

Yes, if you are a new client or have not visited in the last 6 months. The skin test must be done at least 48 hours before your appointment.

Is this right if my regrowth is more than 2 inches?

Book a Full Head Colour or a consultation. This service is calibrated for 1 to 2 inches of regrowth. Longer regrowth or banding may need a different approach or staged plan.

Will it cover grey hair?

Yes. We adjust formula and developer to cover or softly blend grey. We will confirm expectations during consultation and choose permanent or demi accordingly.

Is a blow dry included?

Finishing is available as an add on. If you want a styled result, add a Blow Dry or Cut & Blow Dry to your booking. Otherwise a simple dry may be performed for colour check.

How often should I rebook?

Most guests return every 4 to 8 weeks, depending on growth rate and grey coverage needs. A gloss between visits can maintain tone and shine.

Skin test required: all new clients, and clients who have not visited in the last 6 months, need a skin test at least 48 hours before their appointment.

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