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Checklist: Before you go to the Salon for Color

1 - Go to the salon with your everyday “look,” you want the colorist to see what you are use to doing with your hair or not doing This is the best way for the colorist to see what is your hair-comfort level.

2 -If you have the time, or the patience figure out the difference between terms like demi-permanent and permanent color. You can refer to the Redken glossary (http://www.redken.com/salon-services/professional-edge/glossary/ )

3 - Plus, how cool is it to throw out a couple of the terms that your stylist uses that will help you achieve the look YOU want! Ready one word COLLABORATE, with your stylist!

4 - OK, this is a BIG one…If you are going in for the “corrective color” thing – you know this one right? (correct color results you are unhappy with from a prior coloring experience, either from this stylist or another)…BE PREPARED!!! This is probably going to be a longer visit to the salon.

5 -Believe me I know the feeling and it’s not a good one. But, stick it out, you ARE worth it and you should be HAPPY with your color. I mean, don’t be unreasonable. Like if you are a red head, don’t expect to be a blond in one process… Girlz do behave!

Checklist: The stuff you need…

1 - Bring it! Show what you want in physical form: That means photographs and magazine clips, examples of hair color you want. This is better than when you say, honey-blond or chocolate-brown and end up with what the colorist thinks is honey-blond instead of what you had envisioned…that totally sucks and guess what I have been there too! Always do keep in mind that you will not come out looking exactly like the girl in the picture. C’mon let’s keep it real

2 - Know the history of your hair: Do tell your colorist about any color services or other processes you have had done or did yourself to your hair. No one wants to walk out bald, right? Just kidding but, really it is important for the stylist to know what you have in your hair as far as processing and chemicals.

3 - TRUST your colorist: after all, remember they are the professional, not you. Listen to them, hear their opinions. This is what they do all day long and most of the time you can learn something. Your colorist should and will consider your the result you want, then evaluate your hair’s condition, texture, etc. and look at your skin tone/complexion and overall coloring in order to create your custom color formula.

4 - Don’t be afraid to Ask the Q’s: If you hear something you don’t understand, don’t hesitate to ask your colorist for an answer. HELLO, ask or don’t complain, these are the rules, OK? Remember to ask about  how often you’ll need to head back  to the salon for touch-ups, and how to best to take care of your color at home.