A Restyle and Finish is designed for clients ready for a major change rather than a simple trim. Whether you're moving from long to short, adding layers and texture, or introducing a fringe, this service includes detailed consultation, a full reshaping cut, and professional styling to complete your new look.
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What to Expect
Your appointment begins with an in-depth consultation where your stylist will discuss your desired style, face shape, hair type, lifestyle, and how much time you want to spend styling at home. Hair is then washed and conditioned before the cut begins.
The restyle itself involves:
- Complete reshaping using layering, graduation, texturising, and weight removal
- Techniques tailored to your hair texture and the new silhouette
- A professional blow-dry to set the shape and reveal the structure
- Finishing with hot tools (straighteners, tongs, or wands) and styling products as needed
Your stylist will show you how to recreate the finish at home and recommend products that work with your new cut. Our team in Handcross—including seniors like Lisa, Harry, Kayleigh, and Mary—specialise in precision cutting and will guide you through every step.
Who It's For
A Restyle and Finish suits anyone wanting a visibly different style: going shorter, changing the overall shape, adding movement through layers, or introducing elements like an undercut or textured fringe. It's ideal if you're ready for transformation rather than maintenance.
Because of the consultation and cutting involved, this service typically takes 75–90 minutes and costs more than a standard trim. Clients should come prepared for a noticeable change and be open to discussing what will work practically with their hair type and daily routine.
Maintaining Your New Style
After a restyle, your hair will behave differently—especially if significant length or weight has been removed. Your stylist will provide styling advice and product recommendations so you can manage the new shape between visits.
To keep your restyle looking sharp:
- Use a heat protectant before blow-drying or using hot tools
- Book maintenance cuts every 6–8 weeks to preserve the shape
- Follow your stylist's guidance on products suited to your hair texture and finish
If your restyle includes a major colour change, that would typically be booked as a separate service. For clients considering both cut and colour transformations, our Handcross salon offers expert colour correction, balayage, highlights, and toning to complement your new cut.
Making the Change
Bringing inspiration photos helps your stylist understand your vision, but they'll also advise on what suits your face shape, hair condition, and lifestyle. Very damaged hair may need a more conservative cut to maintain strength, and major length changes can affect styling time and versatility.
If you rely on tying your hair up for work or exercise, discuss this during consultation—your stylist will ensure the new style still offers the flexibility you need. For clients with curls or waves, choosing a stylist experienced in your texture (like our seniors at Aaron Russell) ensures the restyle works with your natural movement once weight is removed.
Client Reviews
Based on 8 reviews
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Julie Billington
Harry you are amazing. Thank you so much for my fabulous cut today!
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Sarah Lurring
Bria took my hair from. LOB to a messy BOB. Have been thinking about it for a while and after listening to what i was hoping for we decided on just below the chin. I love it ❤️ She was brilliant at talking me through styling it to do what I want, so i left feeing confident about how to handle it ongoing. A lovely comment, as I was leaving, from Harry about my hair colour (natural white) topped off the great experience!
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Sharon
Lovely experience, from the girl who washed my hair expertly to the fabulous Lisa. So pleased with my restyle. Think I've found my hair nirvana.xx
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Julie Green
Best haircuti I’ve had in years ! thankyou I will return 👍..
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NA
Great experience with Harry at Auron Russell I am a customer of Aaron Russel took my mom today for a restyling haircut who is visiting me from Vienna. Harry is absolutely professional and understood exactly what my mom needs. Thanks Harry, mom will be happy to come back again
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Jasmine Glyn
As an older lady my hair is curly, grey, dry and thinning! Lisa works marvels with my hair she always listens and has great ideas to keep my hair in tip top condition . The apprentices that wash my hair are always friendly and obviously enjoy working at the salon . The receptionists are always polite, friendly and welcoming. I always look forward to my visit oh and they have cup cakes! What more does a lady need! 😊
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Anne Gray
I have been coming to the salon for many years and Lisa styles my hair . There is always a lovely friendly atmosphere with all the staff members , very welcoming.Thankyou 😊
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Nicola Harris
Warm and friendly atmosphere as soon as I walked in, was unsure what i wanted to do. Left it all up to Lisa. Came out with a restyle looking and feeling a good few years younger. Thank you, totally recommend Lisa, she knows her stuff. Beautiful salon.
