Corrective Color

Most unwanted hair color problems are due to misunderstanding about the basic hair coloring rules and how they apply to coloring hair.

This is not meant to be a thorough education in hair coloring, but a first step in users of hair color to understand the basics.

First Rule Of Color - Hair Color Is Not Hair Paint

Color, as we perceive it, is actually the reflection of light off of the colored pigments in the hair shaft. This "reflection of light" is what we see as "color".

The shade of color is made up of the different combinations of reflections of light off of the colored pigments.

This is why hair color appears different under fluorescent lights than in natural sunlight - whether it is color from nature or from a bottle.
Levels: What They Are And How They Impact Hair Color

Levels are the degree of "lightness or darkness" of a color that is "reflected or seen" by the eye. Hair color is assigned a Level 'number' from1 to 10 with 1 being black and 10 lightest blonde.

In other words, black reflects very little light and lightest blonde reflects the greatest amount of light. A level 10 blonde would be 'two steps lighter' than a level 8 blonde. This system of levels applies to all colors and almost all brands commonly found.
Different Types of Hair Color

There are several different types of hair color.

Permanent Haircolor

Permanent is just what it means. This makes a 'permanent' change in the pigment of the hair shaft. It does not wash out... ever! At least for a very long time.

It will fade in time, but cannot be simply removed to "bring back" your natural color. All hair that has been colored in this way has the natural color pigments irreversibly chemically altered in the hair strands. Although it can be removed, leaving the "altered" hair shaft pigments, which can be "corrective colored" back close to the original desired color.

We are pros at this and have many years of hair coloring experience. Sometimes it takes many visits to the salon to try to correct a bad color job, it is expensive and is bad on the hair.

Single Process Color

Single process means that the color is lifted and deposited in one step.

Semi-Permanent

Semi-Permanent color is what it says it is, it can cover gray and go darker, but can not lighten. It lasts varying lengths of time depending on the product.

Warning: Double Process (bleaching and toning to the desired color) should never be attempted by a home hair colorist!. This is definitely a pro-only process.

Deposit Only Color

Deposit Only color can only "deposit" color into the hair, there are many varieties on the market for the home user. These are very "User Friendly'' and usually condition and color in one step.

The very popular color "glazes or translucent" colors are among the easiest to start with to enhance your color. Most use a very low 3% peroxide to activate them . Some are capable of lifting or lightening one level. Professionally, Redken SHADES EQ is one of our old favorites.

To obtain perfect hair coloring treatment, call us, we are professionals and will stand behind every color job. Guaranteed!