Colour correction is a step-by-step service that fixes hair colour that has gone wrong or no longer looks even. It targets issues like banding, patchy lift, unwanted warmth and over-dark ends, then rebuilds a balanced shade you can actually maintain.
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What colour correction covers
Colour correction focuses on restoring an even, predictable colour result while keeping the hair in good condition.
- A detailed colour history check (box dye, bleach, henna, metallic salts, previous salon colour).
- Strand testing where needed to confirm lift, tone and hair strength before committing to a full plan.
- Targeted lightening or deepening to remove bands, hotspots and uneven patches.
- Neutralising brassiness or muddiness with precise toning and glossing.
- Rebalancing dimension with techniques like lowlights, root shadowing or refreshing faded mids and ends.
- Bond-protecting and conditioning support chosen to suit your hair’s current state.
Colour problems colour correction is designed to fix
- Patchy highlights or uneven balayage grow-out.
- Orange, yellow or overly ashy tones that do not suit your skin tone.
- Dark box dye that has built up on the lengths.
- Lighter roots with darker mids and ends (banding).
- Colour that grabs too dark in porous areas.
- A colour change that needs a safer route (for example, dark to lighter blonde).
How the colour correction process works in the chair
You will start with a consultation to agree the goal shade and what is realistic for your hair today. The correction is then mapped in sections, so different areas can be treated differently (for example, stronger lightening on a dark band, gentler work on fragile ends).
Toners and glosses are used to refine the finish, not to mask a problem, and the final result should look even in natural light. If your hair needs it, the plan may be staged across more than one visit to protect condition and achieve a cleaner result.
After your colour correction: keeping the tone even and wearable
To stop brassiness and fading creeping back, you will be advised on the right at-home care for your new tone, plus when to come back for a toner refresh. Expect guidance on shampoo choice, heat protection and how often to clarify, as product build-up can distort colour. Booking maintenance early also helps prevent banding from returning as your hair grows.
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Roxana Leonte
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I go from dark hair to blonde with colour correction?
How do I stop brassiness after colour correction?
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