Full tint, roots only or tint and foils: hair colour prices in Pretoria
If only your regrowth needs colour, book roots only (R420 / R700). If you want one even shade from root to tip, book a full tint (R450 to R890). For all-over colour with brighter pieces, book tint and foils (R800 to R1 700). Those are the all-over colour options at the Soma Blow Wave Bar, Pretoria.
How much does it cost to colour your hair in Pretoria?
At the Blow Wave Bar, full tint and tint and foils are priced by hair length. Roots only has its own price, shown below.
| Service | Short | Medium | Long | Extra Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Tint | R450 | R590 | R760 | R890 |
| Tint & Foils | R800 | R1 280 | R1 530 | R1 700 |
- Roots OnlyR420 - R700
Roots only is listed on the menu as R420 / R700. Your stylist will tell you which of the two prices applies to you at the consultation. On any of the above services, add a Blow Wave for R200 and a cut and Blow Wave for R290.
What is a roots only colour?
A roots only colour, sometimes called a regrowth tint, is applied just to the new growth at the root. The lengths that are already coloured are left alone, which typically keeps the colour more even and avoids building up product on older hair. It is the usual maintenance appointment for anyone who has a permanent colour and wants to keep it looking fresh.
How often should you touch up your roots?
Hair often grows somewhere around a centimetre a month, so many people colour their roots roughly every 4 to 8 weeks. Grey coverage and strong contrast between your colour and your natural shade usually mean shorter intervals. A softer shade close to your natural colour can often stretch a little longer.
What is a full tint?
A full tint is colour applied all over, from root to tip, to give one even shade. It is commonly booked to change your colour, to refresh faded lengths, or for a first colour on hair that has never been tinted. Because it covers all of your hair, the price follows your length.
When do you need a full tint instead of roots only?
- You want to change your shade, not just keep the current one.
- Your lengths have faded noticeably compared with the fresh root.
- You are colouring for the first time.
- Your previous colour was uneven or patchy and needs evening out.
Your stylist will look at your regrowth and your lengths and recommend the right service. Sometimes a roots only appointment is enough, which is the lower-cost option.
What is tint and foils?
Tint and foils combines an all-over tint with foils placed through the hair. The tint sets your base shade, often covering grey or regrowth, and the foils add lighter or contrasting pieces so the colour has dimension rather than looking flat. It is a common choice for people who want both coverage and brightness in one appointment.
Can a tint cover grey hair?
Permanent tints are commonly used to cover grey, though results vary. Grey hair can be more resistant to colour, and the percentage of grey, its texture and the shade you choose all affect coverage. Talk to your stylist about how much grey you have and the result you want; they can suggest a shade and service that suits it.
What is the difference between permanent and semi-permanent colour?
In general terms, permanent colour opens the hair cuticle and forms colour inside the hair, so it grows out rather than washing out, and it can lighten slightly as well as darken. Semi-permanent and demi-permanent colours mostly sit on or just inside the outer layer and fade gradually over a number of washes. Which type suits you depends on whether you want lasting coverage, a gentle refresh or a shade you can move away from easily. Your stylist will recommend the right approach for your hair.
Can you go lighter with a tint?
A tint can typically lift natural hair a little, but it cannot lighten hair that has already been coloured darker. Colour does not lift colour. If you have darker tint on your lengths and want to go lighter, you will usually need a different service, such as foils, a bleach bath or a more involved colour correction, sometimes over more than one visit.
Should you do a patch test before hair colour?
As general good practice, many salons carry out a skin patch test before a tint, often about 48 hours ahead, especially for new clients or if you have reacted to hair dye before. Some also strand test hair with box dye or a complex colour history. Tell us about any previous reactions, sensitivity or recent colour when you book.
How do you make hair colour last longer?
- Wait a day or two before your first wash, if your stylist suggests it.
- Use a colour-safe, sulphate-free shampoo and conditioner.
- Wash in lukewarm water and avoid over-washing.
- Use a heat protectant before blow drying, straightening or curling.
- Protect your hair from strong sun, which can fade colour.
If your hair feels dry after colour, ask about an Inoar basin treatment with your next appointment.
Booking colour at the Blow Wave Bar
The Blow Wave Bar is inside Soma Laser & Skincare Clinic at 203 Lange St, Nieuw Muckleneuk, Pretoria. We are open Tuesday to Friday from 07h30 to 17h30 and Saturday from 07h00 to 13h00. Call or WhatsApp 083 573 0982, or email info@somalaser.co.za.
Booking policy
- Please ensure all treatments are cancelled 12 hours in advance.
- All appointments missed without a cancellation will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
- Please ensure that you arrive 5 minutes before your appointment starts.
- Late arrivals will be charged full price & time adjusted accordingly.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a full tint at the Soma Blow Wave Bar?
A full tint is R450 for short hair, R590 for medium, R760 for long and R890 for extra long hair. Your stylist confirms your length band at the consultation, so you know the price before the colour goes on. You can add a blow wave afterwards.
How much does a roots only colour cost?
Roots only is listed on our menu as R420 / R700. Your stylist will confirm which price applies to your hair at the consultation. Roots only is usually the maintenance option for an existing colour, so it is often the lower-cost choice compared with a full tint for medium or longer hair.
What is the difference between a full tint and tint and foils?
A full tint gives one even shade from root to tip. Tint and foils adds foils on top of the all-over tint, so you get coverage plus lighter or contrasting pieces for dimension. At the Blow Wave Bar a full tint is R450 to R890 and tint and foils is R800 to R1 700, by length.
How often should I colour my roots?
Many people colour their roots roughly every 4 to 8 weeks, depending on how fast their hair grows, how much grey they have and how much their colour contrasts with their natural shade. Your stylist can suggest an interval that suits your hair, and colour-safe home care can help keep the lengths looking fresh in between.
Can I get a cut and blow wave with my colour?
Yes. On any of the above services, add a Blow Wave for R200 and a cut and Blow Wave for R290. Booking them together means you leave with your colour cut and styled, it saves a second visit, and your stylist can shape the cut around your new colour.
