It’s exciting to try a new color on your hair, but if the new color fails, it’s devastating especially if it’s due to the wrong color application procedure. Whether its uneven highlights, color change due to a dive in the pool, build-up of the color, or a box color is gone, it’s paramount to visit a hair color correction specialist for the best advice on the way forward. Hair color correction involves neutralizing or removing the unwanted hair color. The color correction specialist will work on your hair to give it the much-needed luster and ensure the color has its pristine state. The specialist will check your hair to determine the what exactly needs to be done and the procedure to follow.

• Lighter or Darker than anticipated

Lighter hair color than anticipated will result from dye not giving the expected results, or if the hair already had other colors making the outcome differently. Lighter hair color may also result if the hair color fades away.

The darker color tone may result from leaving the dye for too long or if the hair is unhealthy as it absorbs more.

• Uneven Hair color

After applying the color, it may result in hair having uneven patches. The patches could be due to the color application not being done thoroughly or not giving the hair ample time to soak in color. It’s imperative that while applying the color you visit the hair color correction salon where the color specialist will advise on the best way to achieve the desired look.

Simple Remedies for Hair color correction

You can rectify your hair color with simple do it yourself remedies, but it’s essential to book an appoint with the correction specialist to find out what one needs to do.

• Clarifying shampoo/Fading shampoos

The shampoo will make the color fade if you want it to be lighter. Make sure that you condition the hair after shampooing to replenish the oils that have been stripped off the hair. In case your hair is brassy use shampoos and color neutralizer to give it the right gloss. While styling your hair using heat ensure you use a heat protecting products and minimal heat.

Use Colour Remover

• To remove permanent hair color use a color remover, it’s crucial that you use the right product that will not destroy your hair. If the hair is severely damaged your best bet is going to a hair color correction salon where the specialist will handle the hair in a most appropriate way depending on the issue. Once the hair color is correct to ensure you formulate a regimen to follow daily to ensure the hair maintains color and the allure. Use shampoos and conditioners that work well for colored hair and avoid too much heat while styling

Tips to Follow after  Hair color Correction procedure

Once you have it right before you step out, here are few tips to ensure that your hair color for long

• Avoid chlorinated water as it contains chemicals that could change your hair color
• Avoid too much chemical on hair with color
• Use products that UV rays protection as the sun causes color to fade
• A healthy diet is paramount to keep your hair growing
• To keep the shine, use hot oil treatments
• Avoid shampoos and conditioners that have sulfates as they strip the hair of its color
• Use warm Water when shampooing color treated hair.
• Visit your hair color correction salon as often as possible until you achieve the desired results