--- title: "Calico Colour Placement: The Bold Hair Trend Taking Over Eastbourne | The Dolls House Hair & Beauty Boutique | Inclusive Hair & Beauty Salon in Eastbourne" description: "Discover Calico Hair Colour at Dolls House in Eastbourne – bold, creative colour placement inspired by calico cats. Perfect for those who love high-contrast, stand-out style." canonical: "https://www.dollshouseboutique.co.uk/blog/calico-hair-colour-eastbourne" last_updated: "2025-06-06T13:24:04.918Z" --- # Calico Colour Placement: The Bold Hair Trend Taking Over Eastbourne ![A warm, confident woman with softly curled dark hair smiles warmly in a beautifully lit salon. She’s wearing a silver-grey top and heart-shaped pendant, standing near a glowing candelabra against a backdrop that reads “beautiful.” The setting feels calm, elegant, and welcoming – just like her.](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2FBelle-hair-stylist-salon-owner-dolls-house-old-town-eastbourne-64x64.png%3Fv%3D1749048362512&w=128&q=75&dpl=dpl_42G3DvwLwu88NDb97FyXuFQMnbUe) BelleSalon Owner PublishedWednesday, 4 June 2025 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? ![Before and after of creative hair colouring at The Dolls House Hair & Beauty Boutique in Eastbourne – vibrant contrast panels and soft waves for a bold, personalised look.](https://webfront.frively.com/api/media/file/creative-hair-colour-eastbourne-dolls-house.png) ## 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**](tel:+441323332422) 📍 Visit us at **9 Albert Parade, Old Town, Eastbourne, BN21 1SD** 💻 Or request your appointment online: [Book Calico Colour Placement](https://book.thesalon.app/salons/1c649507-e9b5-4cbc-b44e-b7343af7cc59/book?service=6842b18b7b63bbf79c1640dd) From the blog ## Recent articles [All articles](/blog) [ ![Confident middle-aged woman enjoying a moment of self-care, smiling with eyes closed against a warm background – perfect for promoting beauty and wellness at Dolls House Hair & Beauty Boutique in Eastbourne.](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fconfident-woman-self-care-dolls-house-eastbourne.png%3Fv%3D1746105665929&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_42G3DvwLwu88NDb97FyXuFQMnbUe) 1 min ### The Ultimate Guide to Self-Care in Eastbourne (and How It Boosts Your Confidence) ](/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-self-care-in-eastbourne-and-how-it-boosts-your-confidence)[ ![a reflection of the inside of The Dolls House Boutique](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fdolls-house-salon-eastbourne.png%3Fv%3D1746105792131&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_42G3DvwLwu88NDb97FyXuFQMnbUe) 1 min ### What to Expect When Visiting The Dolls House Hair & Beauty Boutique in Eastbourne ](/blog/what-to-expect-when-visiting-the-dolls-house-hair-and-beauty-boutique-in-eastbourne)[ ![belle doing her work. ](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fbelle-dollshouse-hair-boutique-eastbourne.png%3Fv%3D1746103365019&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_42G3DvwLwu88NDb97FyXuFQMnbUe) 1 min ### Best Hair and Beauty Salon in Eastbourne: Discover the Dolls House Difference ](/blog/best-hair-and-beauty-salon-in-eastbourne-discover-the-dolls-house-difference)