September 2026
Which Hair Extensions Are Right for You?
26/09/2026
A Perth Hair Extensions Guide Hair extensions have changed enormously.They’re no longer just about creating extremely long hair. At Dale James & Co in South Perth, we use extensions for length, volume, filling finer areas, adding thickness to shorter hair and creating transformations that can look incredibly natural. But with so many different types of hair extensions available, how do you know which one is right for you?The answer depends on your hair. Hair Extensions Should Never Be One-Si...
How to Choose the Right Blonde for Your Hair
24/09/2026
Advice From Perth Blonde Specialists Going blonde isn’t simply about choosing light or dark. The most beautiful blonde is the one that works with your skin tone, natural hair colour, condition, haircut and lifestyle. At Dale James & Co in South Perth, blonde hair is one of our specialties. With two Master Colourists, Sarah and Stefani, our team has the experience and technical colour knowledge to create everything from soft, natural blondes to bright, clean statement blondes.The secret is...
Going From Blonde to Brunette? Why It’s More Than Just Putting Brown Over Blonde
21/09/2026
You’ve been blonde for years and suddenly you’re ready for a change. Perhaps you want something softer, richer and more natural. Maybe your blonde has become too high-maintenance, or you simply feel ready to see yourself differently. Going from blonde to brunette can create an incredible transformation — but professionally taking blonde hair darker involves much more than simply putting brown colour over the top. At Dale James & Co in South Perth, colour transformations are carefully...
Hair Extensions Should Blend So Beautifully You Forget They’re There
17/09/2026
Beautiful hair extensions shouldn’t announce themselves. They should move with your natural hair, blend beautifully through the colour and give you the length, thickness or volume you’re looking for without everyone knowing your secret. At Dale James & Co in South Perth, hair extensions aren’t a one-size-fits-all service. What Do You Want From Your Hair Extensions? Not everyone wants dramatically longer hair. Some of our clients simply want to add thickness to fine hair. Others want fullness...
Why a Great Short Haircut Is All About the Cut
14/09/2026
Short hair can look effortless, but creating a beautiful short haircut is anything but simple. When there isn’t a lot of length to hide behind, every section of the haircut matters. The shape, balance, graduation, texture and way the hair sits around the face all need to work together. At Dale James & Co in South Perth, cutting has always been at the heart of what we do. Short Hair Requires Skilled Cutting We often hear clients say that it has become surprisingly difficult to find a hairdres...
The New Age Wave – The Modern Ladies’ Perm Is Back
11/09/2026
Perms are having a major comeback — and it’s not just the men. At Dale James & Co in South Perth, we have been doing so many men’s perms lately, but now we’re seeing more and more women rediscovering what a modern perm can do. Forget the tight, traditional curls you may remember. Meet what we like to call The New Age Wave. Soft, Beautiful Mermaid Hair Dale James, our Perm Master, has developed a beautiful way of creating soft, flowing movement using foam rollers and his signature winding tec...
Nanoplasty vs Keratin: Which Smoothing Treatment Is Right for Your Hair?
08/09/2026
If you’re tired of fighting frizz, humidity and hair that takes forever to style, a professional smoothing treatment can make an enormous difference. But one of the questions we’re regularly asked at Dale James & Co in South Perth is: “Should I have Nanoplasty or a Keratin treatment?” They’re both designed to create smoother, more manageable hair, but they’re not necessarily suited to the same client. Here’s what you need to know. What Is Nanoplasty? Nanoplasty is a professional hair...
Why Short Hair Needs a Hairdresser Who Really Knows How to Cut
05/09/2026
There’s something fabulous about a great short haircut. It can look modern, sophisticated, edgy or beautifully classic — but with short hair, there really is nowhere for a poor haircut to hide. At Dale James & Co in South Perth, haircutting has always been at the heart of what we do. Our team understands that a beautiful short haircut isn’t simply about taking the hair shorter. It’s about creating the right shape, balance and movement for the individual wearing it. Short Hair Is All About...
What Haircut Makes Fine Hair Look Thicker?
01/09/2026
What Haircut Makes Fine Hair Look Thicker? 7 Hairdresser Tips for Creating the Illusion of Fuller Hair If you have fine hair, you’ve probably asked yourself: Should I cut it shorter to make it look thicker? Often, the answer is yes — but it’s not quite that simple. At Dale James & Co in South Perth, we’ve spent decades cutting every imaginable hair type, and one thing we’ve learned is that fine hair needs intelligent cutting. It’s not about following rules. It’s about creating the...