DIY hair coloring sometimes doesn't yield the desired results. When this happens, you can get a color correction from a stylist to make the shade more flattering. Here's more information about how this service will help you achieve the head-turning hue you want.

Why Color Corrections Are Sometimes Needed

The goal of a color correction is to lighten, darken, or neutralize the existing pigment. This is a way to address incorrect dye jobs, which often result from DIY attempts. Choosing the wrong product for your hair type is one common cause. For example, if strands have tight curls, it's difficult for all locks to absorb product when semi-permanent color is used instead of permanent.  

Leaving dye on for too long can also result in a darker shade than anticipated. If the objective was to turn dark locks lighter, bleaching errors could leave behind a harsh orange tint. That's because dark hair has a series of red and orange pigments. If bleach isn't applied evenly or is taken off too soon, it won't dissolve these pigments and lighten fully. 

Daily shampooing can also turn blond hair a brassy yellow shade. During the dyeing process, toner should be applied to change undertones so bleach can then lift the pigment, preventing brassiness. Washing daily causes this protective solution to wear off quickly.  

Common Dye Job Issues That Need Corrections

Customers often turn to stylists to correct stripey highlights that don't look natural. To address this, the professional might apply a base color similar to the hair's natural shade at the roots to soften the highlights and help them blend in. To create a more natural ombre effect, they might apply a semi-permanent color to the overly dyed ends to create a more even tone throughout.

If hair develops an unwanted brassy or reddish undertone, adding more toner can balance that out. For someone who's dyed their hair brown but wants to change to blond, or needs the brown shade lightened, a stylist would bleach out the deep shade and then apply dye methodically to cancel out the old color. 

If you aren't happy with your current hair color, reach out to the team at Bloom Beauty Lounge in New York City. At this Chelsea-based hair salon, stylists perform color corrections that match clients with shades that meet their preferences and wishes. They also provide tips to help customers maintain their new vibrant hair colors for longer. Learn more about their services online, see clients modeling their new looks on Instagram, or call (212) 255-9355 to book an appointment.