A great haircut should work with your face shape, not against it. At Meddlers byDMC, every cut starts with an assessment of hair density, natural direction, and facial structure rather than a fixed idea of the finished style. This article looks at how that process shapes the salon's approach to cutting, and where it connects with the colour services many clients pair alongside it.
A Cutting Process Built Around Hair and Face Structure
Before any scissors come out, the team at Meddlers byDMC establishes each client's hair density and the way their hair naturally falls. This groundwork allows stylists to work with, rather than against, the client's own hair rather than forcing a style that fights it daily. Face shape plays a central role in this process too, with attention paid to:
- Forehead width
- Cheekbone position
- Jawline shape
Combining these factors with a client's styling ability and daily habits means the resulting cut is something that can realistically be recreated at home, not just on the day of the appointment.
Honest Consultations Before Every Cut
Meddlers byDMC works from a simple principle: don't promise a result that can't be delivered. In practice, this means consultations are used to set realistic expectations based on what a client's hair density, growth direction, and face shape can actually support.
Rather than chasing a trend that may not suit the individual, stylists talk clients through what will work and what won't before the cut begins, which keeps the final result aligned with what was discussed.
Colour That Complements a Tailored Cut
Many clients pair their cut with colour, and the same considered approach carries across to that side of the salon. Meddlers byDMC specialises in blonde highlighting and colouring designed to suit today's clientele, working with each client's underlying natural tones rather than overriding them.
Grey blending and full grey coverage are available for clients transitioning through greying hair, along with colour correction and colour forecasting for anyone adjusting an existing colour or planning ahead. Because colour is treated as a significant change rather than a quick fix, it follows the same honest, realistic process used in cutting consultations.
Expertise Behind Every Appointment
Meddlers byDMC is led by Gary McKenzie, alongside a team with decades of combined experience in the industry. The stylists have worked internationally as educators and ambassadors for brands including Revlon and American Crew, bringing a broad base of technical training to both the cutting and colour work carried out at the studio.
A Studio Set Up for Focused Appointments
The salon operates out of a converted house rather than a typical commercial studio, with a welcome lounge featuring an open fireplace and separate areas for colouring and styling.
The styling section looks out through glass into a paved courtyard garden, giving clients a quiet space to relax during longer appointments. It's a deliberate move away from a busy, open-plan salon setup, aimed at keeping each visit personal and unrushed.
Clients booking a cut or colour service can also ask about additional treatments available at the studio, including Cezanne Smoothing and Calecim bio treatments, for those looking to round out their hair health alongside a new style.
Book Your Consultation
If you're after a haircut that's actually built around your face shape and hair type rather than a passing trend, Meddlers byDMC's consultation process is designed to get you there. Book an appointment to talk through your hair density, face shape, and styling goals, and find a cut (or colour) that's tailored to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Meddlers byDMC consider when cutting for face shape?
The team assesses hair density and natural direction, along with forehead width, cheekbone position, and jawline shape, before deciding on a cut.
Does Meddlers byDMC offer colour services alongside cutting?
Yes. Services include blonde highlighting, colouring, grey blending, full grey coverage, colour correction, and colour forecasting.
Who leads the team at Meddlers byDMC?
Gary McKenzie leads a team with decades of combined experience, including work internationally as educators and ambassadors for brands such as Revlon and American Crew.
