KOHORT Studio at 234 Bridge Road, Richmond is where to go for brunette colour done properly. Taylah is KOHORT's brunette specialist and the only colourist at the studio whose book is built specifically around brunette, bronde, gloss work, and going darker. She works from Richmond and sees clients from across the inner east every week.

Brunette colour gets less attention than it deserves

Most of the conversation in the colour world sits on the blonde side. Brunette does not get the same airtime, but done with genuine skill it is one of the most versatile and flattering results a colourist can produce. A flat, all-over dark brown is the least interesting version. What Taylah does is build dimension into the depth: warmer tones through the ends, a slightly richer root, a gloss over the top so the light catches the fibre rather than disappearing into it. The difference between average brunette and really good brunette is almost entirely in the detail of the tonal placement.

Taylah's whole book is built around this. She is not a generalist who does a brunette client between blondes. Brunette and bronde work is her specialism, which means she has done this problem-solving thousands of times.

What brunette colour looks like at KOHORT

Taylah starts every colour appointment the same way: a proper consult about where your hair is, where you want it, and how much upkeep you are genuinely prepared to do. Brunette is generally a lower-maintenance result than blonde, but the version you want matters. Going darker is simpler in terms of the chemistry but still needs a considered approach if you want it to look rich rather than flat.

For a full brunette transformation or a going-darker transition, she lays in an all-over colour, adjusts the warmth to suit your complexion, and finishes with a Kerastase Chroma Absolu gloss or a Wella toner to add the kind of depth and shine that makes the colour read on camera as well as in person. For a more dimensional result, she works foils through sections, pulling lighter pieces through the brunette base to create movement and contrast, the bronde zone where brown and blonde meet and blend.

If your hair has had box dye or hard water damage, she pre-treats with L'Oreal Metal Detox before applying anything, so the colour deposits evenly rather than grabbing in patches. Bond builders like Olaplex or K18 go through any lightening work so the fibre comes out healthy.

Going darker: what the transition actually involves

A lot of Richmond clients come to Taylah specifically to come back to brown after a period of blonde or highlighted hair. Going darker is often framed as easy, and in some ways it is, but doing it without ending up with something flat and one-dimensional takes skill. Taylah's approach is to place the depth with warmth and variation so the result looks like your natural colour at its best, not like a tint applied over a lightened base.

She will usually stage the transition depending on how light your hair currently is, making sure each layer of colour deposits cleanly, and she will tell you honestly what the process will look like at your consult before you commit.

Getting to KOHORT from Richmond and nearby

If you are in Richmond, 234 Bridge Road is right in your postcode. Richmond Station and East Richmond Station are both within easy walking distance, and the trams run along Bridge Road itself. We see a lot of brunette clients from Cremorne directly south, from Burnley to the east, and from the Collingwood side across Victoria Street. The studio is easy to find on the Bridge Road strip and has metered street parking nearby for those who drive.

Which KOHORT stylist does brunette colour

Taylah is KOHORT's brunette and bronde specialist. She is the only stylist at the studio whose book is built specifically around this work. Head to her page, look at the colour work there, and book directly through her individual link. If you want to browse the full team first, meet the team is the right place to start. For the full range of colour services, visit the hair colour hub.

Brunette colour pricing and how long it takes

A full brunette colour at KOHORT starts from around the mid-$100s for an all-over result, with dimensional foil or bronde work sitting higher depending on the level of detail. A gloss or toner-only refresh is a shorter, more affordable appointment. Final pricing depends on your hair length, density, and whether a bond treatment or treatment service is added. Plan for one and a half to three hours in the chair depending on the complexity. Taylah confirms pricing at your consult before anything starts. We take card, EFTPOS, and Afterpay.

Frequently asked questions

Why choose a brunette specialist rather than any colourist?

Brunette colour looks simple but the difference between flat and dimensional is entirely in tonal placement and gloss work. A colourist who does this every day has an eye for warmth, depth, and shine that a generalist building a mixed book does not develop in the same way. Taylah's whole schedule is brunette and bronde work.

I want to go darker after being blonde. Can Taylah do that?

Yes, and this is a specific strength of hers. Going darker on a lightened base needs careful placement to avoid flat or patchy results. Taylah stages the transition to build depth with warmth, so the end result reads like a rich natural brunette rather than a block of colour over a bleached base.

What is the difference between brunette and bronde?

Brunette is the full depth of a brown base with tonal work for richness and shine. Bronde sits in the middle zone between brown and blonde, with lighter pieces foiled through a brunette base to create movement and contrast. Both are within Taylah's specialty.

Is brunette colour low maintenance?

Generally yes, compared to blonde. An all-over brunette or a going-darker result can stretch to twelve to sixteen weeks between appointments. Bronde with foils requires a little more upkeep, closer to the eight to twelve week range. Your colourist will set realistic expectations at the consult.

Can I park near 234 Bridge Road for a colour appointment?

There is metered street parking on Bridge Road and the surrounding side streets. For longer appointments, the trains at Richmond Station and East Richmond Station are often more convenient than trying to find parking for a two-plus-hour visit.

What is a gloss treatment and do I need one?

A gloss is a clear or tinted semi-permanent treatment applied over your colour to add shine and enhance tone. On brunette hair it deepens the richness and adds a reflective quality that photographs well and reads beautifully in low light. Taylah uses it regularly as a finishing step on brunette services.

How do I book with Taylah?

Go to Taylah's page on kohortshop.com and book through her individual link. She manages her own calendar, so you are booking her directly.