Hair Color

Hair Coloring Methods
About Color Correction
Hair Coloring Products

Hair Coloring Methods

Before determining how I might color someone's hair, I will need to know a few things first. The history of previous color is important. It determines what products I can use or not use. The desired look is something we will talk about together. I like to consider the the future of how continued coloring will effect your hair over time and put your hair on a path towards optimum health and beauty. I council my clients on what their hair color choices will mean to the integrity of their hair. I may not do whatever a client wants me to, but I will come up with reasonable ideas and get your hair where you will like it again.

Understand your color expectations.

I have to address the misconception that happens sometimes when a client has certain expectations about their hair color and how they expect I should do it. Once in awhile a client is upset that I can not or will not do what they expect. You can not change the laws of physics. So, please, be understanding when I explain the limitations of your desires.

Color Correction

This is a broad term that is just what is says. Correcting the color. It means changing to a more desirable color. It could be a simple tone change with color or foil in one step, or it could mean that you will need to have your current color removed before applying new color or lightener, or several lightening applications and then toner. Hair can take four or more applications to reach it's desired goal. Some hair can take several days in different sessions while we gradually evolve to a new color. When I do color, I make sure it's done proper. I need to be allowed to do that if you want it to turn out.

Ombre Color

This is trending right now. To me, ombre is an evenly faded color gradient when the ends are a different color than the roots. The transition should be smooth without a line of demarcation. This does not mean let your hair color grow out because it looks cool now. I'm not on board if it simply looks like neglect or dip dyed.

There are several techniques I use to achieve a flawless gradient. Some people are now inter-using the name balayage with ombre. Some are simple, like back combing, or balayage, and some effects take more work, like a "Double" or "Triple" foil. It is exactly as it sounds. I take 2 or three foils in each parting. It is very time consuming but also creates undeniable effects with color gradients.

Balayage

This is highlights or color done without foil. A tool is used to comb in hair color or lightener. This is nice for coloring through the entire length of the hair. I've noticed a recent trend and now people are interchanging the word "balayage" as the kind of color they want that means it looks like an ombre. Technically, "Balayage" is the name of the method, not the color. I might give you the look you want without using a balayage method.

Highlights or Lowlights

Also known as a "foil". This can be done in a number of ways, with foil, paper strips, or balayage, a tool used to comb the color in. Not all the hair is colored. Some of the client's hair color is left untouched. The blends create a variety of dimension to a dull flat color. Many different effects can be achieved this way. Whether you want subtle color or striking highlights, the possibilities are endless.

Double or Triple Foil

This is when I foil the hair that I left out from the same parting that I just foiled. It can be very time consuming but it is much more effective with certain looks than just alternating color foils. I use it for ombre looks or getting that extra lighted blond .

Global Color

Color is applied all over the entire head. This is for a complete color change, covering gray, or to richen existing color.

Contrasting Foil

This is where one color is darker and one color is lighter than your existing color. It creates a little more depth for lighter colors to shine though. This can also be used to correct color when someone creates a brassy look from an all over home color kit.

Block Color

Global hair color where hair is sectioned out in different partings and different colors are applied to each section. This creates an endless number of possibilities and effects.

Semi-permanemt Color

This is a color that fades with time and does not cause damage. This is used to richen color or tone it gently. Lasts 4 to six weeks.

Double Processed Color

Or "triple" processed. This is the number of different applications of color used. Multiple processed color can mean a global color with highlights. This can mean a removal of color and the addition of a new color. Many times with color correction, multiple processes may be necessary. One thing I do not like doing that is very common that many other hairdressers do is put color between their bleach foils. Sure, it's two steps done at once. Time is important. Well, to me, perfection is more important. It's two step for me for several reasons. One is that bleach will be finished before color is done processing. Beach can't wait for the color or the hair will be in bad shape. Two, is that applying global color between foil hi-lights is a real pain. Three. You get color on the base of where the foil is and when you go to bleach it when it grows out, you put bleach through color as well as getting color over bleach. Long term of this is damaging. And Four, when applying bleach foils after the color is shampooed out, you apply on even porosity hair, not mixed, some virgin and some colored hair. 5) You can neatly do the new growth with color without getting any on previous hi-lights. 6) You can do the hi-lights closer to the scalp as well as be able to wash it out exactly when it is done instead of waiting for the timing of the color.

Gray Coverage

L'Oreal has one of the best lines for stubborn gray hair coverage. L'Oreal's new technology with "Ionene G" and "Incell" is able to break into hard to color gray.

Coloring hair extensions

Hair extension hair can be bought in different colors and blended together to create the exact match for a clients existing highlights. Hair extension hair is sometimes processed different and the reaction to regular color can lead to undesirable results. It is easy to do touch ups on hair with extensions. However, changing the entire hair color if there is a set of hair extensions in your hair is usually not recommended. At the salon, your hair color is done first, then perfectly matched hair extension hair is added. However, if you do come to the salon with a situation where your hair extension color does not match your hair, this can be fixed.

Hair Coloring Methods
About Color Correction
Hair Coloring Products

 

The consultation appointment is complimentary. This is where we analyze your hair and talk about design and pricing options before we set an appointment for hair extensions. A security deposit is required to secure your appointment day. If you live far away we can do the consultation on the phone and through email with pictures of your hair.