Changing your hair can be exciting. Maybe you’re ready to go darker for fall, add warmer tones, brighten up your blonde, or finally try the color you’ve been saving on your phone.
But when it comes to making a significant change, faster isn’t always better.
Hair color transformations often require more than one step, especially when you’re making a big change from your current shade. Taking the time to transition your hair properly can help protect its condition while getting you closer to the look you want.
Start With a Consultation
Before making a major change, talk with your stylist. Your stylist will look at your current hair color, natural color, previous color services, texture, and overall condition. They’ll also consider what you’re hoping to achieve and how much maintenance you’re comfortable with.
This is especially important if you’ve colored your hair before. Previous color can affect what is possible with your hair now, even if that color has grown out. A consultation gives your stylist the opportunity to create a plan rather than simply trying to make a dramatic change in one appointment.
Know When Your Hair Needs a Little Time
Sometimes the healthiest way to reach your desired color is to do it gradually. Going significantly lighter, removing dark color, correcting unwanted tones, or making a dramatic color change can require multiple appointments. Trying to accomplish everything at once can put unnecessary stress on the hair.
Your stylist may recommend spacing appointments apart so your hair has time between services. That doesn’t mean you won’t see a difference along the way. Each appointment can move your color closer to your goal while allowing your stylist to monitor the condition of your hair. A gradual transformation can also give you an opportunity to decide what you like as your color evolves.
Don’t Skip Hair Care Between Appointments
What you do at home matters, especially when you’re going through a color transition. Use the shampoo and conditioner recommended for your hair and color, and don’t underestimate the value of regular conditioning. Your stylist can also recommend treatments or products based on what your hair needs.
Be mindful of heat styling, too. Frequent high heat can contribute to dryness and breakage, so always use a heat protectant and be thoughtful about how often you’re using hot tools.
Your hair doesn’t stop needing care just because you’ve left the salon. In fact, maintaining your at-home routine is an important part of keeping your hair looking and feeling its best between appointments.
Know What “Healthy Hair” Looks Like
If your hair is already feeling extremely dry, brittle, or fragile, it may not be the right time for a major chemical transformation.
Your stylist can assess your hair during your consultation and help determine what it can reasonably handle. Sometimes the best first step is improving the condition of your hair before pursuing a bigger color change. Healthy-looking color starts with hair that’s being cared for properly.
Give Your Transformation Time
One of the best things you can do when changing your hair is to be patient.
Your dream color may be achievable, but the path to get there can look different depending on where you’re starting. Working with your stylist over several appointments can allow you to make progress while keeping the health and condition of your hair in mind.
And sometimes, the final result is even better when you give your stylist the opportunity to customize the process along the way.
At NikkiCole’s Hair Design, we believe beautiful hair isn’t just about the color you leave the salon with—it’s about maintaining the health, condition, and integrity of your hair along the way.
Ready for a change? Schedule a consultation at NikkiCole’s and let’s talk about where you want your hair to go next.
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