How to Prepare for Your Hair Color Appointment: Clarity is Key

When it comes to coloring your hair, knowing exactly what you’re looking for can sometimes be tricky. While it’s helpful to come in with ideas about what you love, figuring out what you don’t want can also help guide the process. Here’s how to prepare for your next hair color appointment so we can create a shade that’s perfect for you.

1. Gather Inspiration—but Keep It Flexible

When thinking about your next hair color, it’s helpful to bring in inspiration—whether it’s from magazines, Pinterest, or social media. But it’s important to remember that not every color that looks great on someone else will work for you. Together, we can take that inspiration and tailor it to your hair texture, skin tone, and personal style.

If you have a few ideas in mind but aren't sure which direction to take, we’ll discuss options that work best for you—whether you’re looking for subtle highlights, balayage, bold color, or seamless grey blending.

2. Be Clear About What You Don’t Want

While it’s great to know what you love, understanding what hasn’t worked for you in the past is just as helpful. Maybe certain tones didn’t complement your skin, or a previous color faded too quickly. Sharing this helps me avoid repeating those experiences and ensures we’re moving toward something that truly suits you.

However, we’ll still focus primarily on what you do want—whether that’s a rich, warm brunette, sun-kissed blonde highlights, or a custom grey blend that makes maintenance easy.

3. Consider Your Maintenance Preferences and Budget

It’s essential to think about how much time and energy you want to put into maintaining your hair color. If you’re someone who prefers a low-maintenance look, options like soft balayage, natural grey blending, or subtle highlights can grow out more seamlessly. On the other hand, if you’re excited to embrace a more vibrant, high-impact look, we’ll create a plan for keeping your color fresh with regular touch-ups.

Being upfront about your lifestyle and maintenance preferences helps me recommend the best options that will work for your day-to-day routine.

4. Trust the Consultation Process

During your appointment, we’ll have an in-depth consultation where we talk through your goals and preferences. I’ll ask questions about your previous color experiences and get a sense of what makes you feel most confident. Together, we’ll create a customized plan including budget, and I’ll offer guidance on tones, shades, and techniques that will complement your natural features.

5. Enjoy the Transformation

Once we’ve clarified your color goals and preferences, all that’s left is to sit back and enjoy the process. My goal is to make sure you leave the salon feeling confident and beautiful, with a color that’s personalized just for you. Whether it’s your first time coloring your hair or you’re coming in for a refresh, I’ll guide you every step of the way so you get the results you’ve been dreaming of.

Let’s Create a Color That’s Truly You

The best hair color reflects who you are, complements your natural features, and fits into your lifestyle. By thinking about what you love—and what hasn’t worked for you before—you’ll help me create a color that’s perfectly tailored to you. Ready to start your color journey? Let’s create something beautiful together!