Are you considering jumping into the Fashion Color Arena? Here a few things to consider before taking the plunge.

  

   Fashion Colors are all the rage and they're here to stay, but there are a lot of things to consider before you jump  into the fashion color arena.  Here a list of some of the things you should take into consideration before deciding to do fashion colors.

.    One of the first thing to realize is that you have to be blonde in order to have fashion color, so the health of your hair has to be considered.  At the very least your hair should be lightened to a dark blonde.  Anytime your hair is lightened that means damage.  Damaged hair does not hold color, so if your going to invest in fashion color, please also invest in the products that are recommended for your hair.  It really will make a difference in the life of your color.  

  Speaking of the life of your color , Fashion colors ARE high maintenance.  These types of colors are considered 'Direct Dyes' and are TEMPORARY colors and even with proper care they only last 4 to 6 weeks.  Pastel colors have an even shorter life span of 1 to 2 weeks.  In order to get the longest wear out of your color, follow the recommendation of your colorist.  We recommend Olaplex both in the salon and for your at home maintenance, and always use cold water when shampooing.  It's also very important during the summer months to stay away from chlorine.  Chlorine will strip the direct dyes out of your hair.

If your hair is virgin and dark or if it's ever been colored dark, it's important to remember that it may take multiple  appointments.  Your hair has to go through stages to achieve the level of lightness that you need for your fashion color.  If your already blond, no problem we can pop in  the color of your choice.  Regardless of whether your dark or blonde, we'll keep your hair in great shape with in between appointments to keep your color fresh 

Expect to be in the salon a while.  This is not a 'quick' fix.  First the previous color has to be extracted from the hair, that may take multiple lightening session,  applying color, cutting and drying.   Also any in-between conditioning sessions to keep your hair healthy.  Depending on the color and condition of your hair it may take anywhere from 3 to 8+ hours, so plan your time accordingly.

It's not cheap to have Fashion Hair.   Lots of steps = lots of $$$.  A major transformation means a lot of time and money for your stylist, so remember, in this instance, you get what you pay for. Make sure your stylist does a thorough consultation and discuss how much you are willing to spend, so you can set and plan and a set of expectations that are realistic.

Have you tried some of the fun fashion colors?  Give us your hints and tips for making your color last!