A brassy undertone or chunks of highlighted hair that tend to overpower surrounding strands may cause you to feel discontent with your appearance. A color correction process is a service offered at many salons. This process will involve an initial consultation and the application of a toner or a semi-permanent or permanent dye.

The Consultation

A hair colorist will consult with you in advance. This will aid them in determining the current state of your hair, including the health of your hair strands. The colorist will inquire about coloring agents that you have previously used. Some dyes may not interact well with some color correction products. For example, if henna was previously used to color your hair, the metallic salts that were in the product may undergo a chemical reaction when ammonia from a hair dye is added to hair strands. This could result in a burning sensation and damage to hair strands.

A colorist will also need to know if you have any allergies to a particular product ingredient. Your consultation will provide you with insight into how long a color correction process will take. Some colorists may wash and trim hair prior to applying a toner or a dying agent.

The Process

A licensed hair colorist will attempt to use products that will be the least damaging to a customer's hair. Some people who pursue a correction may be interested in a subtle change that will allow a process to be conducted within one session. If a hair shade is going to be drastically altered, a colorist may need to break the correction process up into several appointments. A drastic process may involve stripping the current color or using a dying agent to add more highlights to a client's hair.

You will be furnished with time requirements in advance. A hair colorist will require you to make a formal appointment for the color correction procedure. They may schedule you to come into the hair salon on a day that they will not be handling other appointments.

The products that a colorist uses to nourish hair strands or style hair may be sold onsite. A hair color correction process isn't automatically complete when a client leaves a salon. Self-care should be conducted at home too. Pay attention to the amount of each product that your colorist adds to your hair. Once the color correction appointment comes to an end, purchase products that will help you maintain the health and appearance of your hair.

For more information, contact a hair salon.