TIRED of those oh-so-natural blonde highlights? Bored with that one shade darker semi-permanent colour?

Why blend into the background when your hair can make such a vivid statement about the person you really are?

Marcus and his team, of 69 Bradshawgate, Bolton, are dipping into this season's hottest colours and latest techniques ready to revolutionise your looks.

Yes, subtle shades do have their place but sometimes don't you just need that boost to wake up your life and say "Here I am!"

That's why celebs colour their hair so often.

Imagine Christina Aguilera, Britney, Pink and Beyonce if they were 'au naturale'. It just wouldn't be the same, would it?

Marcus is predicting vibrant, positive looks using block colour.

Jane loves indigo, black, purple and red artistically applied by weaving or shadowing. It can be as bold or as subtle as you like!

Anna is currently using bold autumnal shades of copper, leaf turning reds and browns enhanced with glossing. For the boys she is into shoeshine -- on your hair that is!

Give her a ring for a free colour consultation and all will be explained.

Choosing the right colour and technique can be confusing, as Marcus and his team understand, so they are always happy to give free colour consultations to help create your new image.

Just give them a ring on 01204 534701 and book in for 15 minutes or so. And you can enjoy a complimentary coffee or glass of wine while you chat about your hair. The choice is then up to you.

They can also recommend some hair product as part of your home hair care programme -- these will help to prolong your colour and keep your hair healthy.

Intensive salon conditioning treatments are also available and are well worth the extra time whether you are having a colour or a cut and finish. Marcus is offering half-price colour sales over the next few weeks with a full 50 per cent off the price of your colours. This offer is available with selected stylists from Tuesday to Friday. Ring the salon on 01204 534701 for details.

Hair by Marcus would like to offer one lucky Reader Club member a chance to win a full colour makeover.

Also three runners-up will receive a free cut and finish. For your chance to win one of the prizes answer the question and send in your completed entry coupon to Hair By Marcus Competition, Reader Club, Bolton Evening News, Churchgate, Bolton, BL1 1DE to arrive no later than October 30.

Alternatively, e-mail us on: comps@boltoneveningnews.co.uk

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Question: How can you get your FREE colour consultation at Hair By Marcus?