<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Fergal Doyle Hair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fergal Doyle Hair is an award-winning hair salon in Bristol specialising in luxury balayage, blonde colour and hair transformations. With studios in Clifton (154 Whiteladies Road) and Stoke Bishop (19 Druid Hill), we are Bristol's leading hair colour specialists. British Hairdressing Business Awards finalist 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.fergaldoylehair.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:15:49 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://shop.fergaldoylehair.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[A Private, Women-Only Space in Bristol for Hijab and Niqab Wearers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fergal Doyle Hair offers a private, women-only space downstairs in Bristol for hijab and niqab-wearing clients. Colour specialists, female stylists, total privacy.]]></description><link>https://www.fergaldoylehair.com/post/private-women-only-space-bristol-hijab</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4d2145646539e11634de6a</guid><category><![CDATA[Bristol Salons & Locations]]></category><category><![CDATA[Hair Care & Advice]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:08:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48d3c4_aff128002e5645d5a1981d973cabc0d6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fergal Doyle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expensive Brunette: How to Get 2026's Richest, Glossiest Brown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Expensive brunette is 2026's biggest brown trend: rich, dimensional, glossy colour that looks costly. Truffle, molten and mocha shades explained by a Bristol colourist.]]></description><link>https://www.fergaldoylehair.com/post/expensive-brunette-2026-bristol</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1fc68bae0d73d108800add</guid><category><![CDATA[Hair Trends]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:22:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48d3c4_abcc4665db6f4ff294768b049b3b3afc~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fergal Doyle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Curly Hair Needs a Curl-Specific Cut (and What That Actually Means)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Curly hair shrinks and behaves differently, so it needs a curl-specific cut. What that means, why generic cuts go wrong, and how to care for curls. Bristol curl specialist.]]></description><link>https://www.fergaldoylehair.com/post/curly-hair-curl-specific-cut-bristol</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1fc68b43116cbc2f77ab7c</guid><category><![CDATA[Hair Care & Advice]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:22:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48d3c4_25692920112846e1a21dddab622a2232~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fergal Doyle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Prepare for Your First Colour Appointment (So You Get the Best Result)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get the best result from your first colour: book a patch test 48 hours ahead, bring photos, be honest about box dye and henna, and allow plenty of time. Bristol salon.]]></description><link>https://www.fergaldoylehair.com/post/prepare-first-colour-appointment-bristol</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1fc68b345fdf6c42502a24</guid><category><![CDATA[Hair Care & Advice]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:22:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48d3c4_e8ada966afca49d99aa98cae9d0b9d43~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fergal Doyle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Men Welcome: Cuts, Colour and Grey Blending at Fergal Doyle Hair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yes, we cut and colour men's hair. Men's grey blending softens grey naturally and undetectably, plus precision cuts and subtle colour. Try the £60 New Cut Experience.]]></description><link>https://www.fergaldoylehair.com/post/mens-hair-grey-blending-bristol</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1fc68bf9e37e2aaa15cc52</guid><category><![CDATA[Hair Care & Advice]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:22:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48d3c4_2543d1b3f9064be0aa72d256659b7413~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_706,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fergal Doyle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hair Extensions in Bristol: Types, What Affects the Cost, and How to Choose]]></title><description><![CDATA[An honest guide to hair extensions in Bristol: tapes versus wefts, what affects the cost, adding length or volume, and keeping your own hair healthy. Book a consultation.]]></description><link>https://www.fergaldoylehair.com/post/hair-extensions-bristol-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1fc68a345fdf6c42502a20</guid><category><![CDATA[Hair Extensions]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:22:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48d3c4_e9dd355c825c4757a646dcfb4d7fd9fb~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fergal Doyle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronde: The Best of Blonde and Brunette, and 2026's Most-Requested Colour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronde is 2026's most-requested colour: a low-maintenance blend of blonde and brunette that flatters everyone. Caramel and teddy bronde explained by a Bristol specialist.]]></description><link>https://www.fergaldoylehair.com/post/bronde-hair-2026-bristol</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1fc68a43116cbc2f77ab76</guid><category><![CDATA[Hair Trends]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:22:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48d3c4_b6f906d26e73491cad42285f7302fa6a~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fergal Doyle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bridal Hair in Bristol: How Far Ahead to Book Your Colour and Cut]]></title><description><![CDATA[How far ahead to book bridal hair: consultation 6 to 12 months out, trial at 3 months, final colour 2 weeks before. A Bristol artistic director's wedding hair timeline.]]></description><link>https://www.fergaldoylehair.com/post/bridal-hair-bristol-booking-timeline</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1fc68a43116cbc2f77ab72</guid><category><![CDATA[Hair Care & Advice]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:22:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48d3c4_9b12b0afeffc420eacf28720ee253b97~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fergal Doyle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Best Low-Maintenance Haircuts for Busy People in Bristol]]></title><description><![CDATA[The best low-maintenance haircuts and why the cut, not the length, is the real secret to easy styling. Long layers, soft bobs and more from a Bristol senior stylist.]]></description><link>https://www.fergaldoylehair.com/post/low-maintenance-haircuts-bristol</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1fc689b63f5fb828eae2d8</guid><category><![CDATA[Hair Care & Advice]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:22:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48d3c4_937494dfdea64b309f652508d007330c~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fergal Doyle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colour Correction: What to Do When Your Hair Colour Goes Wrong]]></title><description><![CDATA[Box dye gone wrong, banding or brassiness? How professional colour correction works, why it can take more than one visit, and how to get an honest plan in Bristol.]]></description><link>https://www.fergaldoylehair.com/post/hair-colour-correction-bristol</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1fc689345fdf6c42502a1b</guid><category><![CDATA[Hair Colour]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:22:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48d3c4_8756b22bff8f4be49a43cc61c99ee8ed~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fergal Doyle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hair Gloss and Toner Treatments Explained: The Secret to Salon-Fresh Colour]]></title><description><![CDATA[What a hair gloss and toner actually do, how often to book one, and why it is the best-value way to keep colour glossy and brass-free between visits. Bristol colourist.]]></description><link>https://www.fergaldoylehair.com/post/hair-gloss-toner-treatments-bristol</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1fc68843116cbc2f77ab6e</guid><category><![CDATA[Hair Colour]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:22:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48d3c4_abcc4665db6f4ff294768b049b3b3afc~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fergal Doyle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blonde Specialist Bristol: 7 Signs You've Found the Right Colour Expert]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're looking for a blonde specialist in Bristol, you're not alone. Achieving the perfect blonde requires more than just lightening hair; it demands an expert who understands tone, technique and hair health. In this guide we'll show you how to choose the right colour expert by highlighting seven signs of a top‑tier blonde specialist. This article is brought to you by Fergal Doyle Hair, an award‑winning salon in Bristol known for its colour‑focused expertise. 1. They specialise in colour,...]]></description><link>https://www.fergaldoylehair.com/post/blonde-specialist-bristol</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a745a85f34dbe2951e7dca</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:17:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48d3c4_dc8bff42f9904642b4c15f61647109c9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fergal Doyle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colour Correction Bristol – How to Fix Hair Colour Mistakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colour correction is an advanced hair service designed to fix colour mistakes, remove unwanted tones and restore your hair to a beautiful, healthy state. Whether you’ve had a DIY dye disaster or a salon misstep, choosing the right colour correction specialist in Bristol is critical for achieving the results you want. At Fergal Doyle Hair we specialise in hair colour rescue work and will guide you through the process from consultation to final transformation. What is colour correction? Colour...]]></description><link>https://www.fergaldoylehair.com/post/colour-correction-bristol</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a747c55f34dbe2951e835d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:14:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48d3c4_3d204bb165e24d9bb2be1fa7b54a2533~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fergal Doyle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Balayage vs Highlights: Which Is Best for Your Hair in Bristol?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Balayage vs highlights is one of the biggest debates in the hair world. If you’re looking to upgrade your colour, it’s important to understand the difference between these two techniques and which one will best achieve your dream look. What is balayage? Balayage is a freehand colouring technique where lightener is painted onto the hair to create soft, sun‑kissed highlights. It blends seamlessly and grows out naturally, making it ideal for those seeking a low‑maintenance look with lots of...]]></description><link>https://www.fergaldoylehair.com/post/balayage-vs-highlights-bristol</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a74a2b686f0e042b4fb905</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:08:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48d3c4_ca2743aff886472da797a682cac1c27a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fergal Doyle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Copper, Cowboy Copper &#38; the Warm Reds Taking Over 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Brandon, Artistic Director, Clifton If 2025 was the year everyone went quietly expensive with brunette, 2026 is the year colour gets brave again, and nothing says it louder than copper. But this is not the flat, fire engine red of years past. The new reds are nuanced, grounded and genuinely wearable, and I am thrilled to see them back. The shades leading the charge Cowboy copper A warm, slightly dusty copper with an editorial, lived in feel, bright but grounded, never garish. It is the...]]></description><link>https://www.fergaldoylehair.com/post/copper-cowboy-copper-the-warm-reds-taking-over-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1f361746394959adf62719</guid><category><![CDATA[Hair Trends]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:22:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48d3c4_89c7b5fd740f4979a5c71773bbaa3113~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fergal Doyle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colouring Curly Hair Without the Damage: A Curl Specialist's Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Evie, Salon Stylist and Curl Specialist, Clifton Curly and coily hair is more fragile than straight hair by its very nature, every bend in the curl is a potential weak point, which means colouring it well is as much about protecting your curl pattern as it is about the shade. The good news, with the right approach, coloured curls can be vivid, dimensional and beautifully healthy. Why curly hair needs a different approach Curls are naturally drier, because the oils from your scalp struggle...]]></description><link>https://www.fergaldoylehair.com/post/colouring-curly-hair-without-the-damage-a-curl-specialist-s-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1f361746394959adf6271b</guid><category><![CDATA[Hair Care & Advice]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:22:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48d3c4_4efe078e9b4c43c389573b6504d7c1d0~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fergal Doyle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the Cheapest Haircut in Bristol Can End Up Costing You More]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Becks, Senior Stylist, Clifton I will say something that sounds odd coming from a hairdresser. Price is not the point. Value is. I have spent over twenty years cutting hair, and I have re cut a lot of bargains that ended up costing the client far more than they saved. Here is how to tell the difference between cheap and good value. What you are actually paying for in a cut A haircut is not 40 minutes of scissor work. You are paying for the years of training behind the eye that reads your...]]></description><link>https://www.fergaldoylehair.com/post/why-the-cheapest-haircut-in-bristol-can-end-up-costing-you-more</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1f3617b63f5fb828e9a4d5</guid><category><![CDATA[Hair Care & Advice]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:22:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48d3c4_dae96cd2470d4bafbb754637066dfae3~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fergal Doyle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low-Maintenance Colour That Still Looks Like Money]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Florence, Senior Stylist and Creative Colourist, Stoke Bishop and Clifton Here is the request I get more than any other in 2026. I want it to look amazing, but I do not want to be back here in three weeks. Honestly? That is my favourite brief. Low maintenance colour is not a compromise. Done well, it is the most expensive looking hair there is. The secret is the root The single biggest factor in how long colour lasts is what happens at the root. A root melt, also called a shadow root,...]]></description><link>https://www.fergaldoylehair.com/post/low-maintenance-colour-that-still-looks-like-money</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1f3616ae0d73d1087ecdaf</guid><category><![CDATA[Hair Colour]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:22:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48d3c4_59ed8f654c534405b889b63981d9a41d~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fergal Doyle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Going Blonde for the First Time? Here's Exactly What to Expect]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Kayleigh, Graduate Stylist and Blonde Specialist, Stoke Bishop Deciding to go blonde for the first time is genuinely exciting, and a little nerve wracking. The good news is that with the right plan, it is a brilliant, hair healthy journey. Here is exactly how it goes, step by step, so there are no surprises. Step 1: the consultation (and the patch test) Everything starts here. We will look at your natural base, the condition and history of your hair, and the blonde you have in mind, bring...]]></description><link>https://www.fergaldoylehair.com/post/going-blonde-for-the-first-time-here-s-exactly-what-to-expect</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1f3616b63f5fb828e9a4d3</guid><category><![CDATA[Hair Colour]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:22:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48d3c4_ec9e23ede4a14de3b10692752c29d7cd~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fergal Doyle</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 2026 Hair Colour Trends Worth Booking (And the Ones I'd Skip)]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Fergal Doyle, Founder and Director After more than two decades and a lot of trend cycles, I have learned to separate the colours that genuinely suit real people from the ones that look great on a runway and miserable six weeks later. So here are the 2026 trends I am genuinely excited to do, and a couple I would gently steer you away from. Book it: candlelit and golden brunette The biggest story of 2026 is warm, dimensional brunette. Think a rich brown base lit from within with caramel,...]]></description><link>https://www.fergaldoylehair.com/post/the-2026-hair-colour-trends-worth-booking-and-the-ones-i-d-skip</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1f361546394959adf62711</guid><category><![CDATA[Hair Trends]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:22:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48d3c4_03bfa6c485eb4430bf73bb547a399bc3~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fergal Doyle</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>