Hairdresser in Bathgate for colour and hair extensions

If you are looking for a hairdresser in Bathgate for colour, hair extensions or smoothing treatments, Hair Majesty is my private one-chair salon. I'm Patrycja, and I do every appointment myself. Every visit is booked in advance, starts with a consultation, and we agree the price before I begin. I don't take walk-ins, and I don't offer haircuts, so if colour, keratin bond or nano ring extensions, or a smoothing treatment is what you're after, you're in the right place.

I'd rather you knew that before booking than found out in the chair. The rest of this article explains what a one-chair salon means for you, what I offer, how a first visit works and how to compare salons when you're choosing.

What a private one-chair salon means for you

There is one chair, and one person working on your hair: me. That changes a few things.

The person you talk to at the consultation is the person who mixes your colour, fits your extensions and finishes your hair. Nothing gets lost in a handover between a receptionist, a junior and a stylist.

The room is quiet. There's no queue of people waiting behind you and no one else's appointment running alongside yours.

The honest downside is availability. With one chair, I can only see one client at a time, so popular days fill up. If you need a particular date, book early through the online calendar rather than hoping for a gap.

One review described me this way: "She listens attentively to your requirements, shares her ideas & expert advice." That's the part of the job I care about most, because a good result starts with understanding what you actually want.

What I offer

My work falls into three areas. I keep it focused on purpose, because I'd rather do a few things well.

Hair colour

The hair colour services I offer are:

• Balayage, which includes toner and gloss. You can add a root melt if you want a softer grow-out.
• AirTouch, which includes toner and bond protection. There is also an AirTouch face frame if you only want brightness around your face.
• Highlights: half head, full head, or face-frame highlights.
• Root colour, toner, gloss, and bleach and tone.

If you're not sure which of these suits you, that's what the consultation is for. Many people arrive asking for one technique and leave with a plan for another once we've looked at their hair, their history and how much upkeep they want.

Hair extensions

I fit two methods only: keratin micro capsules (often called bonds) and nano rings. I don't do tape-ins, weaves, clip-ins or halo extensions. You can read more on my hair extensions page.

I handle the whole cycle: fitting, maintenance and removal. How long extensions stay looking good depends on your hair type and aftercare, so I won't promise a set time. Extensions also aren't right for everyone. If your own hair is very fine or fragile, we'll talk honestly at the consultation about whether they're a good idea for you.

Hair treatments

My smoothing and conditioning treatments are keratin smoothing, nanoplastia and hair botox. Hair botox is a cosmetic conditioning treatment for the hair. There are no injections and nothing medical about it.

These treatments can make frizzy or hard-to-manage hair easier to style. How long the effect lasts depends on your hair type and aftercare. They aren't a fix for hair loss or scalp problems. If that's your concern, please see your GP or a trichologist first.

How your first visit works

This is what to expect.

1. You book online. Every visit is by appointment through my booking calendar. There are no walk-ins, because there's only one chair and it's usually already booked.

2. We start with a consultation. Before anything is mixed or fitted, we sit down and talk. I'll ask what you'd like, look at your hair and ask about previous colour, treatments or extensions. If you have photos of hair you like, bring them, and photos of hair you don't like are just as useful.

3. We agree the price before I start. Once we've settled on a plan, I tell you the price and we agree it before the service begins. You won't get a surprise at the end.

4. I do the work. Start to finish, it's me. If the plan needs adjusting as we go, for example if your hair lifts differently from what we expected, I'll tell you and explain why.

5. Aftercare. Before you leave, we'll talk about how to look after the result at home, because what you do between visits affects how long colour, extensions or treatments keep looking their best.

How to find prices before you book

I don't put prices in articles, because they change and an old blog post would soon be wrong. My current prices are on the price list.

What affects the final price:

• For colour: the technique, how much of your head is coloured (face frame, half head or full head), the length and thickness of your hair, and whether extras such as a root melt are added.
• For extensions: the method, how many extensions you need for the look you want, and whether it's a new fitting, maintenance or removal.
• For treatments: which treatment you choose and the length and thickness of your hair.

The price list gives you a starting point. The exact figure is agreed at the consultation, before I start.

How to choose a hairdresser for colour or extensions

Whichever salon you choose, these questions are worth asking:

Do they specialise in what you want? Colour and extensions are skilled work. A salon that focuses on them is usually a better bet than one that does a bit of everything.

Will you get a proper consultation? If no one asks about your hair history before reaching for the bleach, be cautious.

Is the price clear before they start? You should know what you're paying before the service begins, not at the till.

Who actually does the work? In a larger salon, ask whether the person you consult with is the person doing your hair.

Are they honest about what won't work? A good hairdresser will sometimes say no, or not yet. That's a sign they care about your hair, not just today's booking.

Can they look after you later? With extensions especially, check that the salon offers maintenance and removal as well as fitting.

Good hairdresser in Bathgate taking new clients?

Yes, I welcome new clients at Hair Majesty. I specialise in hair colour (balayage, AirTouch, highlights, root colour, toner, gloss, bleach and tone), keratin micro capsule and nano ring extensions with fitting, maintenance and removal, and treatments such as keratin smoothing, nanoplastia and hair botox. It's a private one-chair salon, so you see me for the whole appointment. You book online, every visit starts with a consultation, and we agree the price before I begin. Available dates are shown in the online calendar. I don't offer haircuts, so if you need a cut you'll want to book that elsewhere.

Another review mentioned that I rearranged an appointment at "the literal drop of a hat". I can't always promise that, because it depends on the diary, but if you need to change your booking, get in touch and I'll do what I can.

Ready to book

If colour, extensions or a smoothing treatment is what you're looking for, have a look at the price list, then pick a time in the calendar. We'll start with a conversation about your hair, and nothing happens until you're happy with the plan and the price.