Hair Studio · Est. 2011
Cut · Color · Styling
By Appointment
Mara Vance
Creative Director
Color Specialist
Meet Mara
With a passion for colour, creativity, and beautifully considered hair, Mara has built her career around creating looks that feel as individual as the people who wear them.
As Creative Director, she brings both leadership and artistry to the salon, helping shape the creative direction of the team while continuing to work closely with her own clients.
Mara believes exceptional colour begins with understanding the person behind the hair. She takes the time to understand each client's lifestyle, natural colouring, personal style, and long-term hair goals before creating a look that feels completely their own.
Her signature approach is refined rather than excessive rich, dimensional color, beautiful transitions, and finishes that remain effortless long after leaving the salon.
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
12+ Years
With over 12 years of professional experience, Mara has developed an extensive understanding of colour, hair health, and personalised styling.
Her experience includes everything from subtle tonal enhancements to complete colour transformations, with a particular focus on creating sophisticated, natural-looking results.
SPECIALTIES
Mara's Signature Expertise
01
Colour Transformation
Creating bespoke colour that complements skin tone, features, and personal style.
02
Dimensional Brunettes
Rich, multi-tonal brunettes with depth, shine, and natural movement.
03
Balayage
Softly blended highlights designed to create a seamless, lived-in finish.
04
Blondes
From soft champagne tones to brighter blondes, carefully created with hair health in mind.
05
Colour Correction
Thoughtful correction work designed to restore balance, tone, and confidence.
06
Creative Colour
For clients looking for something more individual, expressive, and unexpected.
CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Expertise That Keeps Evolving
Mara believes staying ahead means never stopping learning. Throughout her career, she has continued to develop her technical skills through advanced professional education and specialist colour training.
Training & Education
Advanced Colour Theory
Balayage & Freehand Colour
Advanced Blonding Techniques
Tonal Refinement & Glossing
Hair Health & Colour Protection
Advanced Cutting & Finishing
Creative Colour Techniques
Professional Development
Mara regularly attends industry workshops, masterclasses, and advanced education sessions to stay current with evolving colour techniques and modern hair trends.
FAVOURITE TECHNIQUES
Where Art Meets Technique
01
Seamless Balayage
Mara's signature approach to creating soft, natural-looking dimension with beautifully blended transitions.
02
Face-Framing Colour
Strategically placed colour designed to brighten and enhance the features.
03
Colour Melting
Blending multiple tones together for depth, softness, and a seamless finish.
04
Glossing
A finishing technique Mara uses to enhance shine, refine tone, and give colour a polished finish.
05
Freehand Highlighting
Hand-painted placement for a more natural, personalised result.
HAIR TYPES
Hair Mara Specialises In
Mara works across a wide range of textures and hair types, adapting her colour techniques to protect the integrity and natural character of the hair.
Fine Hair
Creating the illusion of depth, dimension, and fullness through carefully placed colour.
Thick Hair
Using strategic placement to add movement and definition.
Straight Hair
Precision colour placement that allows dimension and tone to shine.
Wavy Hair
Enhancing natural movement with soft, dimensional colour.
Curly Hair
Thoughtful colour placement that works with natural curl patterns.
Colour-Treated Hair
Carefully planned colour services designed to maintain healthy-looking hair.
MARA'S WORK
SERVICES OFFERED
01
Signature Cut & Finish
A personalised cut and professional finish tailored to your hair and lifestyle.
02
Balayage
Hand-painted colour creating soft, dimensional and naturally blended results.
03
Full Colour
A bespoke colour service designed around your desired tone and overall look.
04
Colour Transformation
For significant changes in tone, depth, or overall colour direction.
05
Blonding & Highlights
Custom lightening designed to create beautiful, balanced blonde results.
06
Colour Correction
A personalised approach to correcting unwanted tones or uneven colour.
07
Gloss & Toner
Enhance shine, refresh tone, and keep your colour looking polished.
08
Creative Colour
For clients looking for something distinctive and expressive.
AVAILABILITY
FIND MARA IN THE SALON
Mon
Closed
Tue – Thu
9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
FOLLOW MARA
Mara works across a wide range of textures and hair types, adapting her colour techniques to protect the integrity and natural character of the hair.
