The average woman spends more than $1,800 each year on trips to the salon. As a way to save money, many women color their hair at home.
Did you recently color your hair using a product from a local store? Are your results completely different from the box?
Using the wrong hair dye can cause all sorts of negative effects. Some dyes will make your hair look overly brassy. Others can mistakenly turn your hair into a bright neon color.
If you’re dealing with a hair coloring disaster, now’s the time to learn about corrective coloring.
Keep reading to learn about this technique and how it can help restore your confidence in your hair.
1. Don’t Bleach Your Hair
Having to look at your poorly colored hair can be frustrating. Hair disasters can lower your confidence.
While you may be desperate for a fix, avoid the temptation of bleaching your hair.
A color removal product will get rid of the color. However, it also bleaches your hair entirely. Harsh chemicals can damage your hair. Extremely damaged hair often needs to be cut. Your best bet is to deal with the bad coloring until you can find a salon to help you.
2. Act Quickly
If you’ve recently dyed your hair, you have a small window of time to reverse the effects.
To get the best results from corrective color, you want to make a trip to the salon within 2-3 days. Hair dye takes up to 72 hours to lock into the cuticle.
3. Be Patient
The corrective color process isn’t always quick. Depending on the extent of the damage, you may need a few sessions to get your hair back to normal.
Is your hair overly bleached? Did you try to darken bleached hair?
If so, you’ll need to undergo many processes. First lost pigments have to be added. Then coloring can be added.
Skipping the pigmentation process can leave you with green or muddy looking hair.
4. Know Quick Fixes
There are many products that can help lessen the impact of incorrect coloring.
If your blonde hair looks yellow, use a lightweight purple-toning shampoo and conditioner. These products will neutralize the warm tones in your hair.
For overly bronze-colored hair, dark-blue and indigo work best to get rid of the orange undertones. Use Kevin Murphy Blonde Angel Shampoo for a more balanced look.
5. Choose a Reputable Salon
At this stage, you don’t want to trust just anyone with your hair. Take the time to find a salon that is experienced in corrective color.
To find the best local salon in your area:
- Ask for referrals from friends and family members
- Search for salons online
- Use social media to view before and after photos
- Read client testimonials
Don’t risk further damage and unhappiness with your hair! Take the time to find a quality salon that can restore your hair’s color.
Corrective Color Services You Can Trust
We know the importance of putting your best hair forward. If you’re dealing with a coloring blunder, don’t panic!
The team at Deseo Salon & BlowDry are hair color experts. We know just what to do to correct and restore your hair’s color.
Our highly trained colorists will work with you to achieve color perfection. Don’t go another day with poorly colored hair. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions: Corrective Hair Color Services
What is corrective color and when do you need it?
Corrective color is a professional hair color service that repairs and fixes color that has gone wrong, whether from an at-home coloring attempt, an unexpected chemical reaction, or a salon result that missed the mark. It addresses problems like brassiness, unintended color casts (green, orange, muddy tones), color that came out too dark or too light, and color that is uneven or patchy. Corrective color typically requires a specialist colorist and may involve multiple sessions depending on the severity of the issue.
Why should you act quickly if your home hair color goes wrong?
Timing is critical after a home coloring disaster. Hair dye takes up to 72 hours to fully lock into the hair cuticle, meaning there is a narrow window of 2–3 days after coloring during which correction is easier and more effective. If you wait until the color has fully set, the correction process becomes more complex and may require additional sessions. Acting quickly limits the extent of the damage and gives your colorist the best possible starting point for restoration.
Why should you avoid bleaching your hair yourself after a coloring disaster?
Attempting to bleach out a bad color at home is one of the most damaging decisions you can make after a coloring mistake. Color removal products and bleach strip all pigment from the hair while also weakening the hair shaft with harsh chemicals. Severely damaged hair often needs to be cut off, which compounds the problem rather than solving it. It’s much safer to leave your hair as-is and get to a professional colorist as quickly as possible.
Why does corrective color sometimes take multiple sessions to complete?
The corrective color process must be methodical to avoid further damage. For hair that has been excessively bleached or unevenly darkened, the process requires multiple steps: lost pigments must be restored first before any new color can be applied, and skipping this step results in green, muddy, or unnatural-looking results. Each step requires time for the hair to recover before the next can safely proceed. Rushing the process risks irreversible damage.
What quick fixes exist for brassy or yellow-toned hair at home?
For blonde hair that has turned yellow, a lightweight purple-toning shampoo and conditioner used regularly can neutralize the warm tones and restore a cooler, more balanced appearance. For hair that has gone overly bronze or orange, products with blue and indigo pigments, such as Kevin Murphy’s Blonde Angel Shampoo, counteract the orange undertones. These products offer a bridge solution between at-home coloring disasters and a professional corrective color appointment.
How do you find a trustworthy salon for corrective color services?
When entrusting a salon with corrective color work, look for a colorist with demonstrated experience in complex color correction specifically, not just general coloring. Ask friends or family for referrals, search for salons that highlight corrective color among their services, look at before-and-after photos on social media, and read client testimonials carefully. A reputable corrective color salon will schedule a consultation before any work is done to assess the current state of your hair and outline a realistic plan.
Where in Denver can you get professional corrective color services?
Deseo Salon & BlowDry in Denver offers professional corrective color services performed by highly trained colorists experienced in diagnosing and repairing complex color situations. Whether your hair has gone brassy, patchy, too dark, or an unintended shade entirely, their team can assess the damage and build a step-by-step restoration plan. Located in Denver’s Highlands neighborhood, Deseo serves clients from across the Denver metro area.
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