Hair colour is one of the most transformative services a salon can offer — and also one of the most technically demanding. When done well by a skilled colourist, a colour treatment can completely reinvent your look, add dimension and life to your hair, or maintain a consistent shade that looks naturally beautiful. When done poorly, it can leave your hair damaged, uneven, or not at all what you asked for.
This guide explains the most popular hair colour services available at Franck Provost Laysen Valley, how to prepare for a colour appointment, and what to expect from the experience.
The Most Popular Hair Colour Services in Riyadh
French Balayage
Balayage — from the French word meaning “to sweep” — is a hand-painting technique in which colour is applied freehand to the surface of the hair. Unlike foil highlights, balayage creates a natural, sun-kissed graduation of colour rather than a uniform pattern of streaks.
French balayage (the original Franck Provost method) is specifically characterised by its restraint. The result looks natural — as though your hair has simply been lightened by the sun, not visibly treated. This is why it remains one of our most requested colour services, particularly among clients who want a low-maintenance colour that grows out beautifully without harsh lines.
Maintenance: typically every 12–16 weeks.
Highlights & Foils
Traditional foil highlights involve painting sections of hair with bleach or colour, wrapping them in foil, and processing. Foils produce more precise, uniform results than balayage — making them the right choice when you want a more structured, defined highlight pattern or maximum lift (brightness).
At Franck Provost Riyadh, we use L’Oréal Professionnel and 2Ors Paris formulas for all colour services, delivering vibrant, consistent results with minimal damage.
Full Colour (Root-to-Tip)
A full colour service deposits a single shade across the entire hair — from root to tip. This is the right choice for clients who want a uniform colour change, are covering grey hair comprehensively, or want to go significantly darker or richer in tone.
Our colourists will first assess your natural base colour, your target shade, and the condition of your hair before recommending the exact formula and developer strength.
Colour Correction
Colour correction is the most complex of all hair colour services. It’s required when a previous colour has gone wrong — whether due to brassiness, uneven colour, or attempting to go from dark to light without professional guidance. Colour correction can take multiple sessions and requires an honest conversation about what is achievable and in what timeframe.
If you’ve had a bad experience elsewhere and need colour correction, we encourage you to come in for a consultation before booking a service. An honest assessment is always better than false promises.
How to Prepare for a Hair Colour Appointment
Tell us your complete history. Have you coloured at home before? Had a chemical relaxer? Box dye? Your stylist needs to know everything about what has been applied to your hair to avoid unexpected reactions.
Bring reference images. A photo of the colour you want (and, just as importantly, a photo of colours you definitely don’t want) is worth more than any verbal description. Be realistic — your colourist will advise on what’s achievable for your base colour and hair condition.
Come with clean hair. Arrive with hair that has been washed within the last 24–48 hours. Hair that is too dirty or too clean can affect how colour takes.
Allow enough time. Colour services, especially balayage and highlights, take 2–4 hours depending on the complexity. Don’t book a colour appointment if you have a commitment immediately after.
What to Expect During Your Colour Appointment
- Consultation: Your stylist will review your hair history, discuss the desired result, and advise on what’s achievable. Pricing is confirmed before anything begins.
- Application: Depending on the technique, colour is applied using brushes, foil, or by hand. Processing time varies.
- Toning (where applicable): After lightening, a toner is applied to refine the shade and remove brassiness.
- Rinse and treatment: All colour is rinsed and a conditioning treatment is applied to restore moisture and shine.
- Cut and style: Most colour appointments conclude with a trim and blowout to complete the look.
After Your Colour: How to Protect Your Investment
Hair colour fades with washing, heat, and sun exposure. To extend your colour’s life:
- Use colour-safe, sulphate-free shampoo and conditioner
- Limit washing to 2–3 times per week
- Apply a heat protectant before every blow-dry or styling session
- Use a weekly colour-protective hair mask
- Avoid prolonged sun exposure without UV-protective hair products
At Franck Provost Riyadh, we use Kérastase products that are specifically formulated to protect and extend colour treatments.
Book Your Hair Colour Appointment at Franck Provost Riyadh
Our Paris-certified colourists at Laysen Valley are ready to create your perfect colour. Whether it’s your first balayage, a grey coverage refresh, or a full colour correction, we’ll guide you through the process with expertise and honesty.
View all our hair and beauty services, explore our beauty salon page, or book your appointment online today. WhatsApp bookings: +966 538 363 119.
Open daily 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM at Building 30, Floor 3, Laysen Valley, Riyadh.