Why Is Corrective Hair Color So Complicated?

This is a good question. Due to the prior service given to the client, she is now in your hands. If the hair is damaged, I do not suggest proceeding with a chemical service. Porosity is a key factor on how well the damaged hair can be lightened and how long the tone will stay in the hair. Permanent hair color is permanent but the tone is not. The virtue in corrective hair color is patience. The customer must understand that there will be follow-up appointments in securing the final goal of the hair color. Hair color (Fadage) will also be a problem for the client. This is due to porosity of the hair. The health of the hair must be given a total commitment by the client. Home hair care is a must. Establishing realistic goals between the client and colorist is very important. Remember, the colorist who is fixing the prior chemical service is not the one who damaged it. Work with your colorist. I recently had a customer visit and all her hair was burned off! She asked what she could do. I suggested cutting off the remaining hair in a nice textured style. She wanted to keep what was left and believe me, it was no longer than 2’ inches. I suggested a style for the shape of her face and color that would match her skin tone and eye color. But she wanted it left long and it really didn’t suit her. Sometimes you just have to walk away as a professional….

Joseph Kellner Hairdresser/Haircolorist/MakeupArtist

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Why Is My Hair Color Not Always The Same?

Lack of consistency and taking too many short cuts causes an inconsistent hair color. I feel customer cards are very important for recording formulas and cheat notes. Make sure that when your hairdresser formulates a color that it is immediately written down. Design the color to fit the hairstyle. Ask your stylist if he or she has changed their color inventory to a different brand. A good stylist will ask if there will be any changes to the color service. When changing your style, your color design has to change but not your color or highlights. I prefer to suggest a winter, spring, summer or fall color to my clients. Porosity is always a key factor in hair color. The  way the client is taking care of the color is also very important. Using the right treatments is a must. Styling lotions are very important when you are blow drying. Remember in hair color the client must protect the hair from the sun and heat of the blow dryer. This and not skipping your regular appointments will vastly improve the length of the hair color. Permanent hair color is permanent, not the tone of the hair color. When a customer comes to me for hair color correction, there must be a follow-up appointment. This is basically to see the condition of the hair and the fade hair color or tonal value. Corrective Hair color is a step-by-step approach to a final goal. There are no promises, only a good plan from the stylist and client. 

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