Model Call (Colour)

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A Model Call (Colour) gives you a complimentary professional colour service while helping our Crawley team develop their skills. All work is carried out by a stylist in training under close supervision from our senior colourists, so you receive expert oversight throughout. Appointments take longer than standard bookings and require flexible timing, but offer a cost-free way to refresh your colour with full aftercare support.

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What to expect

Model colour appointments follow the same consultation and technical process as our regular services, with extra time built in for training and supervision:

  • Consultation and patch test at least 48 hours before your colour day to assess hair history, condition, and suitability
  • Colour application by a training stylist with a senior colourist guiding technique, timing, and placement
  • Processing, toning, and finish to reveal your result, with photography for training records
  • Appointments typically take 2.5 to 3 hours or more, depending on the technique and your hair

You will receive the same colour-safe aftercare advice as all Paris Russell clients, including product recommendations and maintenance timelines.

Who it suits

Model calls work well if you are comfortable in a training environment and can commit several hours on the day:

  • You have flexible timing and no urgent commitments immediately after your appointment
  • Your hair meets our eligibility criteria (length, condition, previous colour history)
  • You are open to the technique or placement planned for the training session, such as highlights, balayage, root work, or toning
  • You understand results may vary slightly from reference images, though all work is supervised for safety and quality

Because this is a training service, we carefully match models to the right session and stylist in our Worth salon.

Preparation and consent

Before your model colour appointment:

  • Attend a patch test and consultation to check for allergies and confirm the colour plan
  • Discuss any previous colour, treatments, or sensitivities so we can assess hair condition and porosity
  • Agree to before and after photography for training and assessment purposes
  • Arrive with realistic expectations about timing and outcome, and be ready to ask questions about maintenance

If your hair has complex history such as box dye, vivid colour, or multiple bleach sessions, a single model session may be the first step in a longer corrective plan.

Aftercare and maintenance

Once your colour is complete, care for it as you would any professional colour service:

  • Use colour-safe shampoo and conditioner to protect tone and vibrancy
  • Minimise heat styling and apply heat protectant when blow-drying or styling
  • Book a gloss or toner refresh every 6 to 8 weeks to maintain your shade, and root touch-ups as regrowth appears
  • Follow any specific advice given by your stylist about treatments, trims, or UV protection

Our team will give you a clear maintenance timeline so you know when to return, whether for another model call or a full-price service with one of our senior colourists in Crawley.

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    Alexx btw

    I trust Sam with my life and is the only person I will go to for colour - she’s Michelangelo with colour and scissors!! Always sees the vision and executes to perfection!!

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Model Call (Colour) cost?
Model colour appointments are free. You volunteer your time and hair so our training stylists can practice under supervision, and in return you receive a complimentary professional colour service.
How long does a Model Call (Colour) appointment take?
Plan for at least 2.5 to 3 hours, sometimes longer depending on the technique and your hair. Training appointments take more time than standard services because stylists work more slowly and educators stop to explain or correct.
Who will do my colour?
A stylist in training will carry out your colour under close supervision from a senior colourist or educator. All work is overseen to ensure safety, technique, and acceptable results.
Do I need a patch test?
Yes. A skin allergy test is mandatory at least 48 hours before any colour service. You will also have a consultation to assess your hair history, condition, and suitability for the planned technique.
Can I choose my colour or technique?
Model calls are matched to specific training sessions, so the technique and placement are generally predetermined. During your consultation we will discuss the plan and confirm it suits your hair and expectations.
Will my results look the same as a senior stylist's work?
Results can vary slightly because this is a training environment, but all work is supervised to ensure quality and safety. If your hair has complex history, achieving your final target shade may require more than one session.
What if I have previous colour or treatments on my hair?
Discuss your full colour history, including box dyes, bleach, or vivid colours, at your consultation. Complex previous colour may require corrective work over several appointments, and a single model session may be the first step.
Will my appointment be photographed?
Yes. Before and after images are used for training, assessment, and sometimes marketing. You will be asked to consent to photography as part of the model call agreement.
What aftercare do I need?
Use colour-safe shampoo and conditioner, minimise heat styling, and follow any product or treatment recommendations from your stylist. Book toner refreshes every 6 to 8 weeks and root touch-ups as regrowth appears.
How do I book a Model Call (Colour) at Paris Russell?
Contact the salon directly on 01293 885882 or email crawley@aaron-russell.net. We will match you to the right training session based on your hair and our upcoming model call schedule.