1 Top 5: Hair Color Tips

After many months of thinking, you have decided to jump in and get your hair colored. You are nervous because it is not a cheap process and what if it doesn't look the way you want it to?

We sat down with Senior color technician, Deserey Cairns, to discuss tips on how to get the hair color you want.

Tip #5 : Don't be afraid to book a free consultation.
Consultations help a lot. Until a color tech sees your hair they can only estimate how long it is going to take. Also your hair type might not be able to hold the color that you want right away. Through a consultation you will be able to have a better idea of how long the process is going to take and if it will require multiple visits. A consultation also allows the color tech to get a better understand of what they will be working with when you visit for your appointment.

*Remember: Consultations should always be free and there is no obligation to book a hair appointment.

Tip #4 : Be honest about your hair history.
Don't be afraid to let the color tech know if you have colored your hair at home. Home color can be very damaging to your hair and affects how professional color will hold to your hair follicles. It is essential to know about previous color treatments so that the color tech can adjust the formula accordingly.

Tip #3 : Bring in a picture
Pictures are always great. Bring in pictures of people with the hair color you want. By having a tangible reference, color techs can make sure the color is an exact match to what you want.

*Remember: Choose pictures of people with similar haircuts and hair type. It is best if you can find a picture of someone who is the same ethnicity as you. This will ensure that your hair type is capable of holding the color you want without it being damaged.

Tip #2: Be realistic
So you are a brunette and you want to go platinum blonde. Unfortunately your hair is going to have to go through multiple treatments that could take more than two appointments. Your hair will most likely have to go through multiple conditioning treatments in order for it not to be damaged. Sometimes the hair color that you want is just not possible. Reasons could be hair type, hair damage or previous color jobs.

*Remember: Color technicians should have your hair as their number one priority. If they say that the color you want will not hold correctly or will damage your hair it is because they care about your hair.

Tip #1: Maintenance
Never forget maintenance. After 2 and a half hours in the salon your hair color looks amazing. Lets keep it that way. Remember to ask your color tech how you can maintain the color for as long as possible. Always purchase color safe shampoo and conditioner and try to limit the amount of heat you expose your hair to.

*Remember: You spent a lot of money on your hair color. Make sure to spend that extra $30 on a great color safe shampoo and conditioner.