Everything You Should Do To Prep For A Coloring Session, According To A Professional Hairstylist

Posted by Tandra Barner on Monday, June 10, 2024

A fresh color can uplift your mood and boost your confidence, and who doesn't want that? No one wants to leave the salon with a color that's meh or filled with regret, so prepping your hair is crucial. Therefore, before you sit on your stylist's chair to transform your hair color, keeping a few things in mind will guarantee a playful hair toss when you leave. Also, scheduling a consultation with your stylist before the appointment is not a bad idea.

Sara DesGeorges told The List, "The way you can best prepare for your coloring session is making sure your hair is clean. I recommend day 2 hair." You don't want squeaky clean hair on the day of your appointment as "Shampoo doesn't make the color take better," Jet Rhys, celebrity stylist, and co-owner of the Jet Rhys Salons in San Diego told Everyday Health.

DesGeorges told us, "Wash your hair the day before your appointment and try not to use too much dry shampoo. Too much product build up can create more layers for the color or lightener to push through, which can possibly lead to longer processing times." It's already time-consuming to get your hair colored, so you don't want to take longer than necessary to leave with the hair color of your dreams and product buildup might also compromise the color's integrity. This way, you can keep doing your hair toss for longer after you've left the salon.

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