BASE COLOR
Hair color is an exciting way to change your look and flatter your skin tone and palette.
Hair Dye Base Color
Hair color is a science that can be complicated and confusing to the amateur. While most people have no problem determining their hair color, a base color is a different matter in the world of accurate hair coloring. A base hair color is known to the professional hair colorist as the foundation color for lightening or darkening the hair.
What to Expect from a Hair Color Consultation
We’ve all heard those horror stories about hair dye jobs gone bad. There was the brunette whose highlights turned out far too light. Then there was the blonde whose anticipated golden locks turned yellow. It’s enough to make anyone cringe in embarrassment and, even worse, stay indoors for days. Fortunately, even the worst hair disasters can be fixed with the help of an experienced colorist. Finding the right person is only a matter of calling around and selecting someone who’s willing and able to do the job.
3 Questions to Ask Your Hair Colorist to Avoid a Hair Color Horror Story
Do you color your hair or are you thinking about coloring your hair?
Do you know if the elements reviewed during your consultation with your hair colorist are either setting you up for OR avoiding a potential hair color horror story?
Many consultations with hair colorists include some or all of the following…
- Reviewing hair color swatch books
- Pulling out pictures of celebrities
- Discussing what untrained individuals have recommended for you (e.g. friends, family)
- Reviewing current hair color trends
- Assessing your greys and determining blonde is the best coverage plan