Every Color Notes guide filed under Color Correction.
Most clients arrive at a color correction appointment without understanding what the process actually involves, which sets up mismatched expectations from the first session. This covers what happens stage by stage - from the initial assessment through each application and rinse - and what to ask about, track, and avoid between sessions.
Read the note →Color correction pricing in LA ranges from \$200 to over \$1,500, and the difference is not always about quality. The variables that drive cost are the complexity of the starting point, the number of sessions required, and the studio's market positioning. This covers what makes a quote reasonable, what questions to ask, and what red flags look like in a correction estimate.
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Brassiness after highlights is not random and it is not your fault. It follows a predictable chemical sequence that a skilled colorist should have accounted for in the formulation. This covers why it happens, what the timeline usually looks like, and what a better-executed version of the same service would have prevented.
Read the note →Most clients arrive at a color appointment having done things that make the colorist's job harder without knowing it. Protein treatments, clarifying shampoos, and certain styling products in the two weeks before can all affect how color processes. This is the practical checklist of what to do, what to skip, and what to tell your colorist on arrival.
Read the note →Olaplex is the most-asked-about salon add-on in LA, and also one of the most misapplied. The bond-building chemistry is real and clinically documented, but the service is often recommended regardless of whether your hair actually needs it. This covers what it does, when the science supports using it, and when it is just adding to your bill.
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