Advanced Hair Colour Mastery

What the Davines Colour Genius Programme Means for Your Salon Experience

Why Colour Expertise Matters More Than You Think

When you walk into a salon for a colour consultation, what you're really hoping for is transformation—the kind that makes you feel better about yourself before you even leave the chair. But that transformation doesn't happen by chance. It's the result of years of study, hundreds of hours of practice, and a commitment to continuous learning that never stops.

This month, two exceptional Hair Professionals at Combers Inside-Out—Beckie Lyons and Cameron Willetts—completed one of the most demanding certifications in the hair industry: the Davines International Colour Genius Programme. Both achieved distinction, the highest level of recognition. What does this mean for you, our guests? Everything.

The Davines International Colour Genius Programme: What It Is

The Davines Colour Genius Programme is recognised globally as the gold standard in advanced hair colour education. It's not a quick course or a weekend seminar. It's a comprehensive, six-month certification that culminates in a rigorous four-day examination in London. Participants must demonstrate mastery in:

Colour Theory and Chemistry Understanding the science behind every application. This isn't just "mixing colours"—it's knowing how pigment molecules interact with the hair's protein structure, how different developer strengths affect results, and how to predict outcomes with scientific precision.

Advanced Application Techniques from balayage and dimensional colour to vivid fashion shades and sensitive colour corrections, the programme covers the full spectrum of contemporary colour techniques. Participants learn to execute these with consistency and predictability, every single time.

Colour Harmony and Consultation this is where art meets science. The programme teaches the philosophy that every colour choice must align with skin tone, personal style, and the unique characteristics of the individual guest. It's consultation-first, technical-second—which happens to be exactly how we work at Combers.

Sustainable Colour Practice the Davines approach puts sustainability at the core. High-performance colour products engineered to minimise environmental impact whilst delivering maximum results. Because expert colour mastery isn't worth much if it comes at the cost of hair health or environmental responsibility.

Completing this programme with distinction means Beckie and Cameron have proven themselves in all these areas—not just technically proficient, but exceptional.

Colour Mastery Meets the Inside-Out Philosophy

At Combers, we believe in something simple but profound: the purpose of hair care is not to cut hair or change colour. The purpose is to change how guests feel about themselves.

This philosophy shapes everything we do, and it absolutely applies to colour. When Beckie and Cameron invested six months in the Davines Colour Genius Programme, they weren't just learning advanced techniques. They were deepening their understanding of how colour can be used as a tool for transformation—how the right shade, applied with precision and care, can fundamentally shift how someone sees themselves in the mirror.

True colour expertise serves that deeper purpose. It's built on conversation before technique. It's about listening to what a guest truly wants, understanding their lifestyle and maintenance commitment, and then using technical mastery to deliver something that makes them feel genuinely confident in their own skin.

That's what distinction in the Davines programme represents: not just technical skill, but the philosophy that technique should always serve the guest's wellbeing and self-perception.

What You Can Expect: Advanced Colour Services at Combers

Now that Beckie and Cameron have completed their certification, here's what guests can expect:

Colour corrections with confidence whether you've had a bad experience elsewhere or want to make a dramatic change, colour correction requires both technical mastery and creative problem-solving. With their new expertise, Beckie and Cameron can tackle complex corrections—removing unwanted tones, lifting safely, or rebuilding damaged hair—with greater precision and confidence.

Personalised colour consultations for every hair type, skin tone, and personal style is different. The Colour Genius Programme teaches how to read these individual characteristics and create colour solutions tailored specifically to you. Expect a consultation that goes beyond "what colour do you want?"—it's about understanding who you are and what will make you feel like the best version of yourself.

Vivid and fashion colour for guests wanting to explore vibrant, fashion-forward colour—whether that's a bold single shade or complex multi-tonal work—Beckie and Cameron can now deliver these looks with the technical precision they deserve. Fashion colour requires understanding how different pigments interact with pre-lightened hair, and how to maintain vibrancy over time.

Sustainable, high-performance results for every colour service at Combers uses Davines products—Italian, family-owned, engineered for performance and sustainability. The Colour Genius Programme deepens understanding of how these products work, how to choose the right formulation for each guest's hair type, and how to maximize results whilst protecting hair health.

Colour Chemistry: The Science Behind Beautiful Results

One of the most valuable aspects of the Davines Colour Genius Programme is the deep dive into colour science. This isn't theory that stays in a textbook—it's applied knowledge that directly affects the quality of results.

When Beckie applies colour, she's not just following a formula. She's considering the molecular structure of your hair, the pH of the product, the development time needed to achieve the exact shade without over-processing, and how that shade will interact with your skin tone and the lighting in the spaces where you spend most time.

This level of precision is what separates good colour from exceptional colour. It's why colour services at Combers—especially now, with Beckie and Cameron's expanded expertise—deliver results that look fresh, feel healthy, and genuinely transform how guests see themselves.

The Davines Partnership: Why It Matters

Combers has partnered with Davines—an Italian, family-owned haircare company—because their values align with ours. Davines doesn't chase trends or cut corners. They engineer products with precision, considering both performance and sustainability.

The Davines Colour Genius Programme trains professionals to understand these products at the deepest level—not just how to use them, but why they work, how to adapt applications for different hair types, and how to achieve results that last.

When you book a colour service at Combers with Beckie or Cameron, you're not just getting their technical skill. You're getting the benefit of six months of intensive training with the world's leading colour education programme, applied through high-performance products engineered for excellence.

Meet Beckie and Cameron

Beckie Lyons is an independent hair professional and consultant to Combers Inside-Out. Her approach to colour is rooted in conversation and genuine understanding. After completing the Davines Colour Genius Programme, Beckie brings deeper knowledge of colour chemistry and advanced techniques to every consultation—but the philosophy remains the same: listen first, create with intention, deliver transformation.

Cameron Willetts, Director of Combers Inside-Out, completed the certification as a commitment to ongoing excellence across the salon. Cameron's focus on continuous learning and raising the bar for the team reflects the culture at Combers: mastery is never finished. There's always more to learn, always a way to serve guests more effectively.

Ready to Experience Advanced Colour Mastery?

If you've been thinking about a colour change, correction, or transformation, now is the perfect time to book a consultation with Beckie or Cameron. They bring not just years of experience, but newly certified expertise in the advanced colour techniques that make transformation possible.

Whether you're exploring your first fashion colour, correcting a previous service, or simply wanting to refresh your shade with precision, a consultation will help you understand the possibilities—and what the right colour choice will do for how you feel about yourself.

Book your colour consultation today.

Call: 01823 334331
Email: [email protected]

Combers Inside-Out Hairdressing, Taunton, Somerset. Where colour mastery serves transformation.

Want to learn more about colour and the Inside-Out philosophy? Read our newsletter piece on Beckie and Cameron's achievement, or follow us on Instagram @combers_insideout for colour inspiration and behind-the-scenes insights into how we approach the craft.