If you live on St Georges Road or along Queens Parade in Fitzroy North and you are after a real blonde specialist, KOHORT Studio at 234 Bridge Road in Richmond is where Fitzroy North clients book. Sheridan is KOHORT's lived-in colour and blonde specialist. The trip from Fitzroy North is short, and the result is worth it.

Why Fitzroy North clients travel to Richmond for their blonde

Fitzroy North has great cafes and a strong sense of neighbourhood, but a genuine blonde specialist, someone who does nothing but colour all week and has built a full book around blonde work, is not something every suburb has on tap. That is the gap KOHORT fills. Our stylists are independent colourists who run their own books, own their results, and have the kind of technique depth that only comes from doing this work day after day.

Sheridan's book is built around lived-in colour and blonde. She gets a lot of clients from the St Georges Road and Queens Parade end of Fitzroy North because the trip to Bridge Road is genuinely short and the result lasts well beyond what a neighbourhood walk-in can usually offer.

What blonde looks like at KOHORT

There is a wide range inside the word "blonde" and Sheridan's starting point is always the same: understand what you mean by it. Do you want crisp, bright colour that commands a room? That is a foil-heavy service, probably with some root-area lightener to keep the brightness close to the scalp. Do you want something that looks like you have been in the sun for three months? That is a balayage or lived-in highlight, hand-painted through the mid-lengths and ends, with a root shadow blended in so the grow-out reads natural for months.

Once the shape is clear, she works through the technical steps: L'Oreal Metal Detox if there is mineral build-up or previous chemical work that needs stabilising, then lightener with Olaplex or K18 through the mix to keep the bond intact. Toning lands you in the right zone, cool and clean or warm and honey-toned, depending on what suits your complexion and your brief. A gloss at the end seals the whole thing.

There are no short cuts in this process. The reason Sheridan's blonde holds its tone and stays healthy between appointments is that she does not rush.

Lived-in blonde vs bright foil blonde: which one are you asking for

This is worth being clear about before you book, because the two services have different price points, different chair times, and very different maintenance schedules.

Lived-in blonde is balayage or soft highlights with a blended root. It grows out slowly and gracefully, and you can often stretch to four or five months between full appointments, with maybe a gloss refresh in between. It is the lower-maintenance option and suits people who want the colour to look natural even when it is overdue.

Bright foil blonde is a higher-maintenance result. Foils go closer to the root, the colour is more uniform, and it is much more obvious when it grows. You are back in the chair every eight to ten weeks. The result is sharper and more striking, but the upkeep commitment is real.

Most Fitzroy North clients Sheridan sees are after the lived-in version. But if you bring a reference image and she sees you are describing something brighter, she will tell you straight what the actual upkeep looks like before you decide.

Getting to KOHORT from Fitzroy North

Fitzroy North runs along St Georges Road and Queens Parade, and from there to Bridge Road in Richmond is a straightforward drive south through Fitzroy and Collingwood. Most clients make it in fifteen to twenty minutes depending on traffic. You can also come via public transport, changing onto the Bridge Road tram from the city end. There is metered street parking on Bridge Road and the surrounding streets for those who drive. Clients from the southern end of Fitzroy North near the Fitzroy border, and from Carlton to the west, use the same route and find the trip easy.

Who does blonde at KOHORT for Fitzroy North clients

Sheridan is the specialist to book for lived-in colour, highlights, and blonde work at KOHORT. She runs her own book and takes on colour clients from across the inner north, including Fitzroy North. Read her page, look at the work, and book directly through her. If you want to browse the full team first, visit meet the team. For all blonde service options, see the blondes hub.

Blonde pricing from Fitzroy North and how long it takes

Lived-in highlights or balayage at KOHORT start from around the mid-$200s, with the final number depending on your hair length, density, and whether you are adding a bond treatment, gloss, or cut. Bright foil work typically sits higher. Plan for two and a half to four hours in the chair for a full colour service. Sheridan confirms pricing at your consult before any work starts. We take card, EFTPOS, and Afterpay.

Frequently asked questions

Is KOHORT easy to get to from Fitzroy North?

Yes. From St Georges Road or Queens Parade it is a fifteen to twenty minute drive south through Fitzroy and Collingwood to Bridge Road, Richmond. Public transport via the city is also an option, and there is street parking on Bridge Road for those who drive.

Fitzroy North has salons. Why go to Richmond?

Specialist colourists who do nothing but colour all day, every day, build a different level of skill than a generalist cutting and colouring across the same week. Sheridan's whole book is built around blonde and lived-in colour. That is not something every suburb has available.

Can Sheridan fix a previous blonde that has gone brassy?

Yes. A toner or gloss appointment is often the quickest fix, and if the underlying colour needs resetting, she will map out the right steps at a consult first. Brassiness usually means the initial lift was not quite complete or the after-care lapsed, both fixable.

What is Queens Parade-area hair like? Is it a particular style?

Fitzroy North tends to run creative but not outrageous. A lot of clients want lived-in, natural-looking blonde that fits the slightly relaxed, neighbourhood aesthetic rather than a high-gloss fashion result. Sheridan works well in that zone, though she can go brighter too when that is what the brief calls for.

How do I know if I need balayage or highlights?

Balayage is hand-painted for a softer grow-out. Foil highlights wrap sections in foil for a more uniform, brighter result with more obvious regrowth. Your colourist will tell you which suits your hair and your lifestyle after looking at your current colour. Bring a reference image if you have one.

How do I book with Sheridan?

Go to Sheridan's page on kohortshop.com and book through her individual link. Each KOHORT stylist manages their own calendar. You are booking her directly, not a random chair.

Do you do blonde on dark or coloured hair?

Yes, regularly. Dark and previously coloured hair just needs a staged approach. We pre-treat with Metal Detox, lift carefully, and use a bond builder throughout. The timeline to platinum or bright blonde on dark hair is longer than on naturally light hair, and your colourist will set realistic expectations upfront.