Calico Colour Placement: The Bold Hair Trend Taking Over Eastbourne

If you're someone who loves to stand out from the crowd with your hair, you’re going to love Calico Colour one of the most talked-about colour trends making waves across the UK. And yes, it's now available right here at Dolls House Hair & Beauty Boutique in Eastbourne!

So, what exactly is Calico Colour Placement? And why is everyone suddenly obsessed with it?

What Is Calico Colour?

Inspired by the distinctive patches of colour found in calico cats, this look is all about bold, high-contrast colour placement — think blocks of black, blonde, and chocolate shades, strategically painted to create a piecey, patchwork effect.

Unlike traditional balayage or highlights that aim to blend, calico hair embraces the contrast. It’s edgy, fashion-forward, and unapologetically bold yet still surprisingly wearable, especially when tailored to your natural tone and cut.

Why It’s Trending (Again)

Calico colour first appeared a couple of years ago as an experimental look, but it's now made its way into more mainstream colour requests thanks to platforms like Instagram and TikTok, along with celebrity stylists showcasing their takes.

Magazines like Glamour, Hair.com and HJI have all recently spotlighted the trend, calling it the next big thing in creative colour work especially for clients who want to express their style without going neon.

Who Is Calico Hair Colour For?

This look is perfect for anyone who:

• Loves bold, expressive colour
• Wants something unique that still feels polished
• Is a fan of chunky highlights or Y2K-inspired hair
• Has dark or mid-toned hair and wants to add contrast
• Enjoys keeping their hair colour fresh and fun

And the best bit? You don’t need to bleach your whole head. Calico placement works with your existing base, and we build the contrast around that.

How We Do It at Dolls House

At Dolls House Hair & Beauty, our stylists are trained in creative and technical colour placement which is exactly what Calico needs. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all look. It’s custom-designed to suit your face shape, natural hair movement, and lifestyle.

We’ll start with a consultation, plan out your colour blocking, and talk through tones — warm, cool, or neutral — to make sure it suits your skin tone and personal style.

We use professional colour ranges to ensure hair health, vibrancy and longevity, and always give you aftercare advice and product suggestions to keep your colour looking gorgeous between visits.

What to Expect

🕒 Appointment Time: Calico colour usually takes between 2.5 to 4 hours, depending on the starting colour, hair length, and how dramatic you want the contrast to be.

📅 Maintenance: You can stretch this look to 8–12 weeks depending on your natural regrowth and how bold the blocks are.

📸 Instagram-Ready: This is a statement look — so expect compliments and a few people asking, “Where did you get that done?”

Is It Time for Something Different?

If you’ve been playing it safe with your colour for a while, Calico might be the playful refresh you didn’t know you needed. It’s edgy without being unflattering, and it can be as bold or soft as you like.

Book Your Calico Colour Appointment in Eastbourne

Ready to try something a little different?

📞 Call us on 01323 332422
📍 Visit us at 9 Albert Parade, Old Town, Eastbourne, BN21 1SD
💻 Or request your appointment online: Book Calico Colour Placement