KOHORT Studio is at 234 Bridge Road, Richmond, just across the Yarra from Hawthorn. Taylah is KOHORT's brunette and bronde specialist, and Hawthorn clients make the short trip regularly for dimensional brunette, bronde foils, gloss work, and going-darker transitions. The result is low-maintenance colour that holds its depth and richness for months.

Why Hawthorn clients come to Richmond for brunette

Hawthorn is well-served for services generally, but a colourist who has built her entire practice around brunette and bronde work, rather than splitting her book between a wide range of services, is a different proposition. Taylah's whole schedule at KOHORT is brunette-focused. She works with brown bases, bronde transitions, going-darker clients, and gloss and toner finishes all week, every week. That depth of repetition produces a level of tonal accuracy that generalist colouring does not reliably match.

For Hawthorn clients who have had flat, one-dimensional brown results elsewhere, the short trip across the Yarra tends to be worth it.

What brunette and bronde colour looks like at KOHORT

The biggest difference between average brunette colour and the kind Taylah does is dimension. A flat all-over brown sits dully on the hair and reads as heavy in photographs and in direct light. Dimensional brunette has varying tones through the sections: a slightly richer, deeper root, warmer mid-lengths, and lighter movement through the ends. In good light it shifts and catches. It looks alive rather than painted.

Bronde takes this further into the zone between brown and blonde. Lighter pieces are foiled through a brunette base, catching the light in a way that reads blonde from a distance and brown up close. It is a warm, versatile result that suits a wide range of skin tones and grows out gracefully because the contrast is built into the design from the start.

The process starts with a consult. Taylah looks at your current colour, your history with chemical services, and what result you are actually trying to achieve. If your hair has mineral or hard-water build-up she uses L'Oreal Metal Detox to stabilise the fibre before any colour is applied, which keeps the deposit even and prevents patching. She finishes most brunette services with a Kerastase Chroma Absolu gloss or a Wella toner to seal the colour and add the reflective depth that makes a good brunette look its best.

Hawthorn's light and why it matters for brunette

Hawthorn gets a particular quality of afternoon light along Glenferrie Road, and brunette colour that is warm-toned catches it beautifully. Taylah's approach to tonal placement pays attention to how the colour reads in different light conditions, not just under salon lighting. A result that looks great in the chair and then looks flat on the street is a result that is not finished properly. Rich, warm brunette with the right gloss over the top photographs well and holds its character throughout the day.

Getting to KOHORT from Hawthorn

Hawthorn and Richmond are separated by the Yarra River, and Bridge Road is one of the most direct routes between them. From Glenferrie Road in central Hawthorn, the drive to 234 Bridge Road is typically ten to fifteen minutes depending on traffic. Glenferrie Station and Hawthorn Station are both on the Lilydale and Belgrave lines, which connect through to Richmond Station. The train is a straightforward option for a colour appointment where you want to avoid thinking about parking. We also see clients regularly from Kew to the north and from Toorak to the south who make the same short trip.

Which KOHORT stylist does brunette for Hawthorn clients

Taylah is KOHORT's brunette and bronde specialist and the only colourist at the studio whose book is built specifically around this work. Read her page, look at the colour work, and book directly through her individual link. To see the full team, visit meet the team. For all colour service options, the hair colour hub has the full picture.

Brunette and bronde pricing from Hawthorn

An all-over brunette colour starts from around the mid-$100s at KOHORT, with bronde or dimensional foil work sitting higher depending on the level of detail involved. A gloss-only refresh is a shorter, more affordable option for clients who are happy with their base and want to add shine and tone between full appointments. Final pricing depends on your hair length, density, and whether any bond or treatment work is added. Plan for one and a half to three hours. Taylah confirms pricing at your consult before anything starts. We take card, EFTPOS, and Afterpay.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Hawthorn from KOHORT on Bridge Road?

From central Hawthorn around Glenferrie Road, it is ten to fifteen minutes by car across the Yarra to Bridge Road, Richmond. By train from Glenferrie or Hawthorn Station you change through to Richmond Station, which is close to the studio. Most Hawthorn clients find it a quick and easy trip.

What makes Hawthorn-area clients good candidates for bronde?

Bronde is a particularly good result for clients who want low-maintenance colour with warm, natural movement. Hawthorn tends to run a classic, polished aesthetic rather than an editorial one, and bronde fits that register well. It grows out naturally, does not demand frequent maintenance, and reads warm and dimensional in the kind of afternoon light Hawthorn is known for.

I have been getting my brunette done at a Glenferrie Road salon but it always ends up flat. What is going wrong?

Flat brunette almost always comes down to tonal placement and the absence of a gloss or finishing toner. An all-over colour applied without variation reads as a single plane and loses depth in photographs. The fix is adding warmth variation and finishing with a gloss that makes the colour reflective rather than matte.

Is bronde just highlights on brown hair?

Not exactly. Highlights on brown hair can be placed anywhere on the tonal spectrum. Bronde is a specific result that sits in the warm, mixed zone between brown and blonde, usually with placement focused on creating natural-looking movement rather than a contrasted foil pattern. The intention and the tonal goal are different.

Can I go darker if my hair is currently highlighted?

Yes, and Taylah handles this kind of transition regularly. Going darker on highlighted hair needs a staged approach to avoid patchiness, as lightened sections absorb colour differently from untouched roots. She will map out the steps at your consult and tell you honestly how many appointments the transition realistically takes.

How long does brunette colour last before it needs refreshing?

A well-applied all-over brunette can go twelve to sixteen weeks before needing a root touch-up or refresh. The gloss or toner finishes will fade a little sooner, usually around eight weeks, which is when a toner-only appointment makes sense if you want to maintain the depth and shine before your next full colour.

How do I book with Taylah from Hawthorn?

Go to Taylah's page on kohortshop.com and book through her individual booking link. Each KOHORT stylist manages their own calendar independently.