NEW: COLOUR ALLERGY TESTING WITH COLOURSTART
At KIKU Salon we offer two options for colour allergy testing. Our preferred option is using Colourstart Passport, alternatively you could book in for a traditional “patch test”.
Before your first colour service with KIKU Salon you must make arrangements for a colour allergy test. Choosing between Colourstart and a traditional allergy patch test for assessing a reaction to hair colour depends on a few factors.
If you decide Colourstart is not for you we will need to perform an Allergy Alert Test every six months. You will also need a new colour allergy alert test if you have coloured your hair at home or at another salon since your last colour appointment.
STEP 1: DOWNLOAD THE APP
IMPORTANT: You must set up your Colourstart Digital Passport before applying your Colourstart Patch Test.
Please complete all steps at least 5 days before your next colour appointment. PS: Colourstart takes 4 days to complete.
STEP 2: REGISTER YOUR DETAILS
Once you have opened Passport, simply follow the on-screen instructions:
- Fill out your details to set up your profile.
- Find and Select to share your Colourstart Passport with KIKU Salon
- Answer a short ‘screening questionnaire’ to check it is OK for you to use Colourstart.
STEP 3: FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS
- Follow Passport’s step-by-step process to use your Patch Test and record the results.
- Apply and remove the Patch when Passport tells you to and make sure you upload images when prompted.
- Finish by confirming whether you’ve experienced a reaction to your Colourstart Patch Test.
STEP 4: YOUR RESULTS
NO REACTION?
SAY HELLO TO COLOUR FREEDOM
If you don’t experience a reaction to the Test you’ll get a green ‘OK to colour hair’ Passport.
We at KIKU Salon will accept this instead of a traditional standard test, even for walk-in colour and repeat colourings!
KIKU SALON MISSION
KIKU means ‘to listen’ in Japanese, and that principle shapes our approach. Our mission is to create an inclusive, comfortable experience for all. We prioritise truly understanding our clients and bringing fresh ideas to life. Team members are encouraged to express their individuality, allowing for a range of unique perspectives. Through a culture of collaboration, we are committed to excellence in everything we do @ KIKU Salon in Inverness.