Hair Colour in Cape Town
From full colour and root tints to glosses and toners — rich, healthy, tailored colour by Rylands’ colour specialists.
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Colour is what we do best. Whether you want a bold full-head change, a subtle refresh or a flawless root touch-up, we mix every shade to suit your skin tone, lifestyle and hair condition.
Looking for something hand-painted and lived-in? Explore our balayage and ombré services too.
“Great colour isn’t just the shade — it’s how healthy your hair looks wearing it.”
Our colour services
Full Colour
An all-over colour for complete coverage, a total change, or the richest, most uniform result.
Toner & Gloss
Refines and refreshes your tone, kills brassiness and adds a glassy, salon shine between bigger appointments.
Root Tint
Blends regrowth back to your base so your colour looks freshly done without recolouring the lengths.
The Merci colour process
Consultation
We discuss your goal, check your hair’s history and agree on a realistic plan.
Strand test
We test first to protect your hair and confirm the result before we commit.
Colour & tone
We apply and tone precisely for an even, true-to-brief finish.
Finish & care
We style and share aftercare so your colour lasts.
Pricing
Colour is tailored to your hair, so final pricing is confirmed at consultation. As a guide:
Prices exclude blow-dry. See the full price list.
Why Merci Hair
Balayage & colour specialists
Colour is our craft — precise, tailored and finished with care.
Top-rated in Rylands
One of the highest-rated salons in the area, with a loyal local following.
Tailored to you
Every appointment is shaped around your hair, lifestyle and goals.
See our work
A peek at recent looks from the salon.
Areas we serve
Our salon in Rawoot Square, Rylands is an easy hop for clients across the southern suburbs — including Rondebosch East, Crawford, Sybrand Park, Athlone and Ottery.
FAQs
How long does a colour appointment take?
Most colour services run around one to two hours depending on length and technique.
Do you do a patch or strand test?
Yes — we test first to protect your hair and confirm the tone.
Can you fix colour done elsewhere?
Often, yes. Book a consultation and we’ll assess your hair and advise honestly.