Fold & Flint — barber shop in Fitzroy

Questions we get asked

What's the difference between balayage and foils?

Foils weave sections and wrap them so the lightener processes evenly from the root up. Balayage is painted on freehand down the mid-lengths and ends and left open to develop, which softens where the colour starts and blurs the regrowth line as it grows out.

Do I need a patch test before a colour service?

A patch test applies a small amount of the mixed tint to the skin ahead of the appointment to check for a reaction. Manufacturers recommend it before colouring, and it is standard practice before a first colour service in a salon.

How long should I let hair grow before a wax?

The hair needs a few millimetres of growth for the wax to grip and pull it from the follicle. Shaving in between cuts the hair off at the surface and resets the growth cycle, so hair is generally left alone between waxing appointments rather than trimmed.

Why does gel polish need to be soaked off instead of picked?

Picking or peeling gel takes layers of the nail plate with it and leaves nails thin, rough and prone to splitting. Soft gel is wrapped in acetone until it lifts away; hard gel and gel extensions are filed back instead, because acetone will not dissolve them.