The short version
You walk out looking like yourself, with a cut that holds its shape and colour that reads right in daylight, plus a simple plan for keeping it that way between visits.
We’ll start with a consult, agree the plan, then cut and colour with checks at each stage. You’ll leave with hair that sits well in wind and sun. Next: pick your services and preferred dates below.
We start by listening to what you like about your hair, what you never want, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Then we agree the shape and the colour direction, choose a formula, and stick to it through the appointment, with timing checks and mirror checks so nothing drifts.
About us
We’re a small salon team in Arles, and most new clients come to us for one of two reasons: a move and a new job, or an event that’s close enough that there’s no room for guessing. We built Rue Mistral Salon around one habit that keeps people coming back. We talk first, we decide together, and we keep checking as we go.
We’re picked for consistency. We write down what we agree in the consultation, we mix colour with measured formulas so the next visit matches the last, and we time processing by what we see at the bowl, not by the clock alone. If you want a big change, we’ll say what it takes and what it risks before we start cutting or mixing.
Who you will work with
You’ll see the same faces each time, and you’ll know who is doing what before we start.
Team
Camille Roche, Salon director. Camille is our salon director. She runs your consultation, keeps the plan tight, and steps in on shape and finish checks when timing is critical.
Élodie Martin, Senior colourist. Élodie is our senior colourist. She handles colour history, formula choices, application, and the small adjustments that keep blondes from going brassy.
Julien Morel, Stylist. Julien is our stylist. He focuses on sectioning, clean lines, and cuts that sit right when you let your hair air-dry or rough-dry at home.
Sarah Dubois, Keratin and finishing specialist. Sarah is our keratin and finishing specialist. She handles smoothing services, blow-dries, and the product choices that keep frizz down in the mistral.
“They listened, explained the plan, and the colour looked right in daylight.”
Bride-to-be, getting ready for a wedding weekend
What a session looks like
A cut and colour appointment happens in-salon. Plan on 2 to 4 hours depending on the services you pick and your hair length and density. Come with photos if you have them, plus a note of any colour you’ve used in the last year.
1. Consult and plan First 15 minutes We talk through your hair history, what you like, and what you do not want to change. We agree the shape, the colour direction, and the maintenance level. If you’re working to a date, we’ll choose an option that stays predictable as it grows out. 2. Cut and sectioning Before colour We section your hair for clean lines and even colour placement. If we are keeping length, we’ll show you where the new shape will sit before we commit. We cut in a way that supports how you style at home, not just how it looks leaving the chair. 3. Mix, apply, check During colour We mix colour in measured amounts and apply in controlled sections so the tone stays even from roots through mid-lengths to ends. During processing, we do visual checks and strand checks where needed, then rinse, shampoo, and condition at the bowl. 4. Finish and plan ahead Last 20 minutes We blow-dry and finish the hair the way you’ll wear it, then we check the shape and tone in the mirror together. We’ll tell you what to book next and when, and which at-home products matter for frizz, shine, and tone.
What it costs
Most cut and colour appointments land in the middle option below. We’ll confirm the right fit after the first 15 minutes of consult and planning.
Priced items
Getting started
If the timing matters, book now so we can hold the right slot and stylist for you.
1. Sign to confirm your cut and colour appointment. 2. Choose your services and preferred date and time. 3. Pay in advance to lock the booking, then we’ll see you in the chair.
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Fee summary
Can you keep my length and still give it shape?
Yes. We’ll agree what “keeping length” means in centimetres, then build shape through internal layers and the perimeter. We’ll show you the line before we cut, and we’ll check it again after the blow-dry.
WILL THIS COLOUR GO WARM IN THE SUN, AND HOW DO WE STOP THAT?
It can, especially with lightened hair. We manage it by choosing a tone that stays stable, lifting only as far as your hair will hold, and finishing with a gloss or toner when needed. We’ll also give you a simple at-home toning routine.
How often will I need to come back for roots or toner?
Most root retouches land around 4 to 6 weeks, and most toners land around 4 to 8 weeks, depending on your shade and how you wash. Before you book, we’ll tell you what schedule your choice usually needs.
WHAT DO YOU USE FOR HAIR THAT FRIZZES IN THE MISTRAL?
We start with how your hair behaves when it air-dries, then choose a routine: moisture for dryness, light hold for flyaways, and heat protection if you blow-dry. If frizz is persistent, we can also talk through a keratin smoothing treatment and upkeep.
Payment
Sessions are paid for in advance: a single session when it is booked, and a pack before its first session. Every invoice is payable within 14 days of its date.
Cancellations. If you need to move your cut and colour appointment, tell us as early as you can. Our cancellation notice window, and any late-cancellation fee, are set by the salon and confirmed when you book.
No shows. If you miss your appointment without notice, we hold that time for you and can’t refill it. Any no-show fee is set by the salon and we’ll tell you the amount before we take payment.
Timing. We’ll start with a 15-minute consult and plan, then cut and section before colour, then mix, apply, check and rinse, then finish and plan ahead in the last 20 minutes. If we’re running late, we’ll tell you.
Adjustments
If something feels off once you’ve lived in your hair for a couple of days, get in touch and tell us what you’re seeing. We’ll book a quick check and agree the next step together.
Packages. If you choose a pack, it is paid before the first session and used for the services listed in that pack. Any expiry period, and the rules for rescheduling pack sessions, are set by the salon.
What this is not. Hair services can’t come with a guaranteed result, because hair history, porosity, and sun exposure change how colour takes and fades. We’ll explain the plan and the likely upkeep before we start.
