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Beth Mann
Beth Mann

The Ultimate Color correction hair Guide 2022

A bad hair color job can not only ruin your look but also significantly damage it. Thus, it is very important that you know the proper color correction hair procedures to get the shade you want. 

With this in mind, here is our guide to color correction so you can select the best professional stylist in your area and ask the right questions.

 

What is color correction? 

 

In its most basic definition, color correction hair is just that: fixing a hair color that went wrong without the need to repeat the entire initial process. On the other hand, they can also be used to revitalize color without the need for a new dye job. 

Color correction hair helps to tone colors or remove the saturation of a misapplied color. This is usually accomplished through hair toners, purple shampoos or bleaching to accentuate colors.

Likewise, color correction hair can be used to either lighten a shade or darken it. This process should be done by a professional stylist, even if you can buy the products over-the-counter, and can take anywhere from 6 hours to several sessions depending on the client’s needs.

How long a color correction hair lasts depends largely on the fragility, texture, porosity of the client’s hair. If your hair is very damaged, your stylist may decide to do several sessions to prevent it from deteriorating. Likewise, its cost is intrinsically linked to the condition and length of your hair, as well as the expertise of the salon where you want to perform the process.

 

Color correction hair methods

 

There are several ways to correct a hair color, however, the most common are: bleaching, toners and purple shampoos. Here we explain one by one:

 

Discoloration

 

Discoloration

If you want to lighten the shade you currently have, you should know that this is one of the most delicate processes in both hair coloring and color correction hair. You may not know this, but lightening hair is about extracting the color, rather than applying it. This is precisely what a bleaching treatment does.

However, this process can damage your hair if it is not done properly or if it is done continuously. In fact, most hair coloring mistakes are due to an incorrect bleaching process. For example, if the product is left on too long or not applied evenly, you may have parts of your hair lighter than others and vice versa.

If you are going to have your hair bleached, we advise you, first of all, to wait an appropriate amount of time between bleaching. Secondly, you can apply hair masks after the process to restore nutrients, for example, the Elixir ultime hair oil for color treated hair by Kérastase. 

This elixir allows you to recover the softness of your hair, which is often damaged by continuous dyeing. Although there are many products that nourish your hair, we specifically recommend this one because it also takes care of your hair color, keeping the color alive. 

 

Hair toning

 

Hair toning

A hair tonic is used to tone your hair, either to enhance the color, darken or lighten it. It is one of the most popular ways to correct a bad hair color. 

They are especially useful for correcting orange or yellowish tones that should have been blonde in the first place, although there are also hair tonics that help with warm tones. These are also used to recover the vitality of the color without having to dye the hair again.

Hair toners are also a great way to add volume, life and shine to your hair. And while you can get them on the market, such as No.4p blonde enhancer toning shampoo from Olaplex or, however, even if you buy one on your own, we advise you to take it to a professional. 

 

Purple shampoo

 

Purple shampoos are used in different blonde shades. The maintenance of blonde hair is one of the most complicated, therefore, to maintain its vigor, the use of a purple shampoo is recommended.

Purple shampoo is a pigmented product that removes the yellowish and orange tones that deteriorate the color over time. It is easier to use than a toner and many people who maintain their blonde color use it at home, however, it can also ruin your hair if used improperly. 

It can help with tone changes caused by chlorine in swimming pools, UV rays and the simple passage of time. It also helps to maintain a fresh blonde color for longer without having to bleach the hair continuously. 

If you wish to purchase one, we recommend Moroccan Oil’s Blonde perfecting purple shampoo or Oligo Hair Care’s Violet shampoo.

Finally, we hope you found this color correction guide useful, especially for consulting with your stylist about the method you want. If you would like to schedule an appointment with a professional stylist in the Montreal area, you can consult here

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