Dalton Salon Blog
At Dalton Street Salon on John Dalton Street in Manchester city centre, we serve women across Greater Manchester with expert colour, precision cutting, and luxury treatments. Our clients include professionals from Spinningfields, creatives from the Northern Quarter, and women who travel into the city because they value genuine expertise.
Your shampoo must be sulphate-free. Sodium lauryl sulphate and sodium laureth sulphate are powerful detergents that strip oils, products, and colour molecules from the hair. They create the rich lather consumers associate with cleanliness, but that lather comes at the direct expense of colour longevity. Sulphate-free alternatives use gentler cleansing agents — cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium cocoyl isethionate, decyl glucoside — that cleanse effectively without stripping.
Sodium chloride — common salt used as a thickener — can strip colour and moisture. Drying alcohols — ethanol, SD alcohol, denatured alcohol — are harsh on colour-treated hair. Heavy non-water-soluble silicones build up and prevent conditioning treatments from penetrating. Professional colour-safe shampoos are pH-balanced (slightly acidic) to encourage cuticle closure and colour retention.
Professional-grade shampoos available through salons consistently outperform high-street alternatives for colour preservation. They use higher-quality ingredients, more sophisticated formulations, and are designed to work with professional colour. At Dalton Street Salon, we stock a curated selection we have tested and trust.
Our colourists are trained in the chemistry of hair colour — understanding how developers interact with different hair types and how underlying pigments affect final results. Our stylists bring equivalent expertise to cutting, creating shapes that work with your natural texture and continue looking beautiful as they grow out. Every service begins with a thorough consultation. We examine your hair under professional lighting, discuss your goals and lifestyle, and provide honest recommendations.
We use professional-grade products exclusively. Olaplex is included as standard in every lightening service.
Located at 39 John Dalton Street, our salon sits at the heart of Manchester city centre, a short walk from Deansgate, Spinningfields, and the Northern Quarter. Appointments can be integrated into your working day. Whether you work in Spinningfields, shop on Deansgate, or enjoy the independent spirit of the Northern Quarter, our salon is conveniently positioned to fit into your life. We offer evening appointments on selected days and Saturday appointments for those who cannot visit during the working week. To book your consultation at 39 John Dalton Street, Manchester, M2 6DN, call 0161 834 5802, email hello@daltonstreetsalon.com, or visit www.daltonstreetsalon.com.
Call 0161 834 5802, email hello@daltonstreetsalon.com, or visit www.daltonstreetsalon.com. Consultations are complimentary with no obligation.
39 John Dalton Street, Manchester, M2 6DN — four minutes from Deansgate, six from Spinningfields, seven from the Northern Quarter. Nearest Metrolink: St Peter's Square.
Prices vary by service. We provide a firm quote during your consultation. As a guide: cuts from approximately fifty-five pounds, colours from approximately seventy pounds, balayage from approximately one hundred and fifty pounds.
Professional-grade colour lines exclusively. Olaplex included as standard in every lightening service. K18 for post-colour repair. All products are professional formulations.
Contact us as soon as possible. We invite you back for assessment and work to resolve any issues. We stand behind our work.
We believe every great style starts with a conversation. Share your details, and our team will get in touch to discuss your needs, answer your questions, and help you book your next appointment. A tailored experience begins with a simple call.
