Before Appointment Checklist

To find the hair style and color that's right for you, there are a few tips you should know. When you are looking at pictures, choose a style or hair color on someone who has a complexion similar to yours. With your complexion as a starting point, find a picture of someone's hair color, with that individuals skin tone in the same neighborhood as your own, and be sure to bring this photo with you into the salon. Start with small changes, you may not have to do much to your look besides starting with a few highlights. Once you decide on a plan for hair color, make sure you know the maintenance required and commit to it.

"Blonde-orexia" happens when you keep going lighter and lighter. Not every blonde should be ultra-pale or ashy due to their skin tone. On the opposite side of that scenario, go darker with caution. Make sure you want the change, and know why you want it. Drastically changing your hair color two days after a life changing event or break-up is usually not the best time.

Before your visit to the salon, here are a few hints and tips to make your salon visit a successful one.

1.      Come to the salon with your hair styled as you usually do, that way I can see where your style as it usually is worn.

2.   Read the "Beautiful Professional Hair Color Services" and the "Lingo" pages listed under the Educational Guide for Guests tab above before your salon visit. The better educated you are, the better we are going to be able to communicate.

3.      Please use as much detail as you can. Pictures are a great way of making sure we are on the same page.

4.      If you plan to receive a "corrective" hair color service, please allow additional time, as we may need to remove the old, unwanted hair color and then re-color your hair.

5.   In order to guarantee the condition of your hair, be prepared to discuss the chemical services you've had in the past. (This may include demi- or semi-permanent hair color that has faded from the hair. Even though the effect of the color is gone, the chemical effect may not be.)

6.      Please ask questions. If you do not understand, or need clarification, please do not hesitate to ask "why?"

7.      Trust me. In order to receive the best outcome for you - the condition of your hair, facial features, and skin tone are all a factor in the overall best look for your hair style and color. A salon professional is best able to tell you if you can "pull off" the pale blonde with that reddish complexion, or need some fringe to hide a longer forehead.

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