A Ladies Wash & Cut is a complete refresh for your hair, combining a proper cleanse with precision cutting and a finished look. It is ideal when your style has lost its shape, your ends feel heavy, or you want a tidy, wearable cut that is easier to manage at home.
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What a Ladies Wash & Cut appointment includes
A wash and cut is more than a quick trim. It is designed to reset the condition and shape of your hair, then finish it so you can see how it will sit day to day.
- A brief consultation on your current style, length goals, and how you normally wear your hair.
- Shampoo and condition chosen to suit your hair type and how it is behaving right now (dryness, oiliness, product build-up).
- Detangling and sectioning to keep the cut even and controlled.
- Cutting and shaping to remove bulk, tidy ends, or refine layers and face-framing.
- Fringe reshaping where needed to bring the whole cut back into balance.
- Finishing and styling so you can check the shape, movement, and overall line.
- Simple aftercare guidance on brushing, heat styling, and when to book your next cut.
When a Ladies Wash & Cut is the right reset
Book a wash and cut when your hair feels harder to style, even if the length still feels fine. It is especially useful if your ends are splitting, your layers have dropped out of shape, or your fringe is sitting in your eyes. It also works well before an event when you want your hair to look neat and polished without a full colour service.
How the wash, cut and finish typically runs
The appointment starts with a quick chat about what you like and what is not working, then moves to the basin for shampoo and conditioner. After towel-drying, the hair is cut in sections to keep the shape consistent, with checks for balance and weight through the perimeter and around the face. A finish follows so you can see the cut in its final form and request small tweaks before you leave.
Keeping your cut looking good between appointments
To keep the shape for longer, focus on gentle drying and controlled heat. Use a conditioner through mid-lengths and ends to reduce frizz and tangling, and avoid repeatedly going over the same sections with straighteners. If your fringe grows quickly, a short maintenance visit can help the rest of the cut look fresher for longer.
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Charlotte Earl
Annabelle is a miracle worker and she’s worked her magic again thank you so much. I love it xx
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Debbie McGreevy
My first visit exceeded all expectations and Belle did a magnificent hair cut, thank you!
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Kelly White
Excellent as always would never go anywhere else. Travel far to get my hair done here
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Jill Botwright
I had a great experience at The Dolls House this morning. Sheena gave me a good trim and shaped my hair nicely. Lovely chat too! Thank you Sheena 😊
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Carolyn
It was my first time at The Dolls House a couple of weeks ago, and I felt so welcomed by everyone in the salon. Lisa gave me a fantastic haircut—she really listened and delivered exactly what I wanted. I honestly couldn’t be happier. The atmosphere is just brilliant—so friendly and fun! Huge thanks to Lisa and all the lovely ladies! Carolyn x
Charlotte Leach 3 reviews·3 photos
Every time I visit The Dolls House, I feel so welcome and always leave absolutely delighted with my hair. I had a full head of highlights, cut, and blow-dry with Annabelle, and the whole experience was fabulous. I can’t wait for my next colour appointment! x
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