Colour Correction Process

There have been a huge amount of colour correction services and big colour changes walking through our doors for the last 6 months 

Understandably, many people don't realise the amount of work, time and cost involved in this. Below are some key points that we would love to share with you if you are considering a huge change or fixing a bad colour job. 

The very first thing we ask is for you to come into salon for a complimentary consultation. This can take 15-20 minutes and may even involve taking a small sample of your hair to colour test.... 

Be prepared for a long appointment and multiple visits before you reach your desired look..... 

GOING LIGHTER 

• Generally with long hair, there are multiple layers of colour build up over each other, these all need to be removed and unfortunately as your hair is longer, it is older and more fragile.
• Box dye and henna are the hardest to remove
• If you were once a natural blonde under all that colour then you will still be blonde, and therefore your hair is more fragile 
• Red colour will NEVER be removed in one visit, nor will black (salons claiming to do this are editing their photos and tells a whole different story)
• Different colour applications need different dye removers
• We will need to remove as much colour as possible before you even start to lighten the hair with lightener
• We always use a bond reconstructor in your hair, our Redken lightener is exactly that, lightener with built-in bonder
• Always have a colour correction done at a professional salon like L.A Hair Designs
• Never colour your hair at home
• Your hair will need professional treatments eg - Kérastase rituals that provides strength, vitality and nutrition
• Use Kérastase Resistance Bain (shampoo), Fondant (conditioner) and Masque at home to protect your hair
• It will be expensive. 

GOING DARKER 

• The porosity of your hair will affect the colour durability
• You will need to replace the natural underlying pigments that have been removed prior to adding your base tone or the colour will wash out immediately and/or not be the right tone
• It will take multiple applications to get colour staining to the hair shaft
• Colour correction works inside and the external cuticle simultaneously
• Always use a professional salon like L.A Hair Designs
• Never colour your hair at home
• Your hair will need professional in-salon treatments eg - Kérastase Rituals that provides strength and colour fade
• Use Kérastase Reflection Bain (shampoo), Fondant (conditioner) and Masque at home to protect and maintain your hair colour
• It can be expensive for long to extra long hair.

So this summaries the colour correction process and will help you understand why salons recommend professional only use of products and colours.

Love the L.A Team.