Advanced Colour Expertise

Beckie Lyons and Cameron Willetts Complete Davines Colour Genius Programme with Distinction

Only 72 Hair Professionals worldwide have achieved the prestigious Davines International Colour Genius Award and we're incredibly proud that two of them are here at Combers Inside-Out Hairdressing in Taunton.

Celebrating Colour Excellence at Combers Inside-Out

We are incredibly proud to celebrate an outstanding achievement for two of our Hair Professionals at Combers Inside-Out Hairdressing in Taunton.

Beckie Lyons and Cameron Willetts have successfully completed the Davines International Colour Genius Programme with distinction, representing the highest level of achievement within the programme. Beckie, an independent Hair Professional and consultant to Combers Inside-Out, and Cameron, Director of Combers Inside-Out, completed their intensive four-day examination in London from 20–23 July 2026.

However, this achievement means far more to us than another qualification. It represents six months of learning, technical development and a continued commitment to providing our guests with exceptional, thoughtful and highly personalised hair colour.

What Is the Davines International Colour Genius Programme?

The Davines International Colour Genius Programme provides advanced education in professional hair colour and culminates in a demanding four-day examination. Throughout the programme, Hair Professionals develop their knowledge of colour theory, chemistry, advanced application techniques, colour harmony, consultation and sustainable colour practice.

Colour involves far more than simply choosing a shade and applying it to the hair. An experienced colour professional needs to understand how pigments interact, how different formulations affect results and how to create a colour plan that works with each guest's individual hair.

For Beckie and Cameron, achieving distinction demonstrates exceptional understanding across these areas and reflects the level of commitment they continue to bring to their craft.

Why Advanced Colour Knowledge Matters to Our Guests

When you visit a hair salon for colour, you might arrive thinking about a particular blonde, brunette, copper, balayage or creative shade. However, creating the right result requires much more than recreating a photograph.

Your natural colour, existing pigment, previous colour history, hair condition, skin tone, lifestyle and maintenance expectations can all influence the colour journey.

The Colour Genius Programme develops a Hair Professional's ability to understand these individual characteristics and create personalised colour solutions. At Combers, this naturally complements our consultation-led approach because we have always believed that great hair begins by understanding the person first.

Colour Science Meets the Combers Inside-Out Philosophy

At Combers, technical ability has never represented the whole story.

Our Inside-Out philosophy centres around a simple belief: hair can change how somebody feels about themselves. Therefore, before we think about formulas or techniques, we want to understand you.

Beckie and Cameron's advanced colour education strengthens that approach. Their deeper knowledge allows them to use colour more purposefully, combining technical precision with a genuine understanding of what each guest wants to achieve.

Whether you want to feel brighter, more confident, more like yourself or ready for a completely new chapter, your consultation gives us an opportunity to understand the person behind the colour.

Greater Expertise for Bespoke Hair Colour in Taunton

So, what does this achievement mean when you sit in the chair?

Firstly, it gives Beckie and Cameron even greater knowledge when creating personalised colour plans. Rather than approaching colour with a one-size-fits-all formula, they can consider your individual characteristics and select techniques and formulations accordingly.

Furthermore, their advanced education supports complex services such as colour correction, where Hair Professionals need to understand unwanted tones, previous colour applications, lifting and the condition of the hair before deciding how to proceed.

For guests interested in vivid or fashion colour, their training also provides deeper knowledge of pigment behaviour and maintaining vibrancy in pre-lightened hair.

Understanding the Science Behind Beautiful Hair Colour

Beautiful colour combines creativity with science.

During the Colour Genius Programme, Beckie and Cameron developed their understanding of colour chemistry and how factors such as hair structure, product pH, development time and formulation can influence a finished shade.

This technical knowledge helps Hair Professionals make more informed decisions throughout a colour service while considering both the desired result and hair health.

For our guests, that means the creativity you see in the finished result has professional knowledge supporting every decision behind it.

Why Our Davines Partnership Matters

Combers has chosen to partner with Davines because its approach closely aligns with our own values.

Davines combines professional colour performance with a commitment to sustainability, while its Colour Genius education develops a Hair Professional's understanding of how different formulations work and how to adapt them for individual hair types.

The programme has given Beckie and Cameron an even deeper understanding of the Davines colour products we use at Combers and how to select formulations while considering performance, longevity and hair health.

Meet Our Davines Colour Geniuses

Beckie's approach to colour begins with conversation and understanding. Completing the Colour Genius Programme has strengthened her knowledge of colour chemistry and advanced techniques while supporting the same philosophy she already brings to her guests: listen first and create with intention.

For Cameron, completing the programme represents Combers' wider commitment to continued professional development. As Director, his focus on education and raising standards throughout the salon reflects a belief that mastery never really finishes. There will always be something new to learn and another opportunity to improve the experience we provide our guests.

Continuous Education Creates Better Hairdressing

Hair colour never stands still. Techniques develop, colour science evolves and professional education continually gives us new ways to approach individual hair.

That's why we don't see education as something that finishes once a Hair Professional qualifies.

Beckie and Cameron's distinction represents that ongoing commitment to craftsmanship. More importantly, everything they have learnt comes back into the salon and benefits the people who matter most: our guests.

Experience Advanced Hair Colour at Combers in Taunton

If you've been thinking about changing your colour, refreshing your existing shade or correcting a previous colour, a professional consultation provides the best place to begin.

Beckie and Cameron can discuss your hair history, condition, lifestyle, maintenance expectations and colour goals before creating a personalised plan. Whether you're considering a subtle refresh, dimensional colour, creative colour or a more significant transformation, we'll help you understand your options and what's realistically achievable for your hair.