Allergy Alert Testing FAQs

I don’t normally have a reaction to my colour, so do I need to do this?  The simple answer is yes. We have a choice of testing methods to make it easy. Industry protocol and insurance requirements mean that before we proceed with your hair colour, we MUST evidence your Allergy Alert Test (AAT) every…

Allergy Alert Testing at The Vanilla Room

As hairdressing professionals, we take our clients and teams’ health and safety very seriously. If you have coloured hair at TVR, then it’s important to understand our Allergy Alert Testing (AAT) policy. We offer two different methods of AAT.   Option 1  Colourstart passport – A one-time only ‘remote’ test you take at home (at…

Spring Clean Your Hair Routine

With the new season right around the corner, there is no better time to give your hair routine the spring-cleaning treatment it deserves. Here are our top tips for refreshing your hair regime for healthier and happier hair.    Start spring cleaning with a hair detox  OK, we know, we know…who needs ANOTHER step in…

Hair Myths Busted

There is a tonne of fake news out there about what makes your hair the healthiest. Don’t fall for it – some top tips and advice are merely myths and can backfire! We’ve rounded up some of the most common misconceptions about hair. You may be surprised by what you find…    It’s fine to sleep with…

12 Months of TVR

2022 has been a year of incredible hair transformations, multiple award wins and the growth of our fantastic team at The Vanilla Room. We’ve put together our favourite moments from throughout the year as we look forward to 2023.    January  Kicking off the year right with some fabulous wedding updos’ created by Art Directors…

Best Colour Salon Essex 2022

We’ve gone and done it again! We’re incredibly proud to have been crowned Best Colour Salon in Essex at the 2022 Salon Awards.   The awards – dubbed the Oscars of the hairdressing industry – took place on Saturday 12th November at London’s Leonardo Hotel, with worthy finalists from all over the country judged by a…

TVR Loves…Our Top 3 Tutorials

Event hair in salon  At The Vanilla Room, we specialise in beautiful, wearable occasion styling. From bouncy blow-outs to sophisticated up-dos, our highly skilled team are technical and creative and will ensure your perfect style is brought to life.   As much as we all love to visit the salon for a professional makeover, sometimes getting…

Autumn Hair Care Tips

The colder weather is on the way and brings with it all sorts of hair issues including dryness of the scalp and extra frizz. We’ve put together our top five tips that will help you solve your autumn hair problems and ensure your hair is looking its best no matter the season.    Switch up…