Octopus Hair — The Colour Experts
A complete redesign for Octopus Hairdressing in Northampton — The Colour Experts. We replaced their slow, template-bound Weebly site with a fast, hand-coded Next.js platform that reflects the salon's premium positioning: clear booking paths, service storytelling, team profiles, and a polished mobile experience built for how clients actually book hair appointments today.
Outgrowing Weebly
Octopus Hair's previous site ran on Weebly — fine for getting online years ago, but limiting as the salon grew. Page weight, rigid templates, and a dated feel worked against a brand positioned as colour specialists. The team needed something faster, more distinctive, and easier to present services, team, and booking without fighting the platform.
A Fast, Modern Next.js Site
We rebuilt the site from scratch on Next.js with a clean, editorial layout: hero messaging, service cards, team introduction, social proof, and clear calls to book online. The new site loads quickly on mobile, scales cleanly on desktop, and gives Octopus Hair a professional presence that matches the in-salon experience — without Weebly's constraints.
A Site That Matches the Salon
The live site at octopushairdressing.co.uk presents Octopus Hair as the colour-focused sanctuary the team describes in person — structured navigation, strong typography, and booking-first flows. Clients can explore services, meet the team, and book without wading through a generic builder theme.