KEEP YOUR COLOR GAME STRONG - 2025 EDITION
Consultations are the most important part of any client/stylist relationship. In a consultation, we are not just trying to figure out what you want to do with your hair, but actually establishing trust and baseline communication skills. This is the opportunity to be able to bridge the gap between what you, as the client, envision for your hair, and the technical way in which the stylist will be able to best achieve the
desired effect. Here are some tips to being able to streamline this process so that we, as the stylist can help you reach your hair goals.
- Come in with clearly defined boundaries with your hair. If for some reason you may not know what you particularly want, that is very okay, but make sure you can express what you DO NOT want, which can be just as important. These clearly defined boundaries are very important to make sure that you and the stylist are on the same page.
- Bring inspiration pictures but be realistic, the inspo photo may have thick curly hair while you have 12 straight hairs! Images help to bridge the communication gap between what you see and what the stylist can achieve.
- Also, it is okay to find something that you kind of like, and then specify what parts you don’t, It just helps create a visual.
- Know what products you are currently using on your hair.
These tips work for both haircuts and color, but the most important thing is to be able to have a clear understanding of what you like, or don’t like, and that we communicate.
Artistik-Ly Speaking:
We are a Redken Elite salon and use exclusively Redken colors. We continue to educate ourselves to keep abreast of the latest trends.
The integrity of your hair plays a huge role in how your color takes and how long it holds. We prescribe Redken and Pureology shampoos and conditioners to not only prepare the hair but to maintain it. And about every 4th or 5th shampoo your hair needs a 'treatment' aka deep conditioner.
Now before you fine haired girls freak out let me tell you that I only have 12 hairs and I deep condition once a week. It is all in what you use! I choose the Redken Cat treatment. It is a water based protein treatment that does not add any weight. Your hair is 80% protein and 10% moisture then lipids, melanin and some other stuff, so protein is very important to keep your hair strong and moisture gives softness. There is also Redken Lamaller water that we all love too! But ask your stylist what will work best for your hair.
Blonde Toning Service At The Salon
Purple Shampoo:
Purple shampoo is an absolute necessity for blondes to use in between hair coloring sessions as it easily helps keep your blonde beautiful.
Coming in for something new or your first time to have color done here at the AE?
Bring pictures- but just remember your hair is probably different from the person in the photo so we can get get in the ballpark but it will rarely look just like a photo ( most of which are photoshopped or have lots of special lighting) Tell us your hair history, at least the last couple of years- your color depends on it. And feel free to ask questions. And always talk about the budget! Most of that gorgeous hair we are seeing these days takes more than one visit and it cost $$$! So don't be afraid to ask.
