Emerson Salon – Capitol Hill Seattle

Going from light to dark or dark to light?  Not sure what is considered a corrective color?  Why are corrective colors so pricey?  I’ve got the answers!

I will start with the obvious.  Dark to light.  This is almost always considered a corrective color.  The reason being is that is often at least a 2 or 3 step process.  This usually means that it requires a lot of time, product and knowledge.  Lifting hair color is a delicate process or at least should be if you want to keep the hair on your head.  Your stylist may recommend a color remover first and then a highlight to maintain the integrity of your hair.  It also almost impossible to quote a price over the phone.  You will want to make an appointment for a consultation beforehand.  Your stylist won’t be able to know what needs to be done until they have thoroughly examined the hair and you have agreed on a plan of action that will work for both of you.  Don’t try this at home!

Going from light to dark isn’t as tricky but should still be done professionally.  I have seen some green hair in my day from clients who have attempted this on their own.  Grocery store color is a big no-no.  This is usually because your hair has certain undertones to it that when mixed with “medium brown” color will turn green or kind of a swampy (for lack of a better word) brown.  If you are a blonde considering going several levels (shades) darker, your stylist will need to use a filler.  This is where it turns in to a corrective color.  A filler IS necessary and will prevent the hair from turning green and keep it from fading so quickly.  If you are just going a shade darker and don’t require a filler, then it wouldn’t necessarily be a corrective color.  That’s not to say you should do it yourself.  You wouldn’t want to turn it into a corrective color.  Again, Don’t try this at home!

Our stylists here at Emerson are hair color experts. So take my advice, squeeze a little extra out of your wallet the first time and avoid having to walk around with green hair. Our stylist knows what they are doing and know how to make your color shine!

Post by Amanda