by: Master Colorist: Nicole Saavedra
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NYC Top Colorist and Lead Creative Color Director Nicole Saavedra.
Corrective Hair Color
Whether it's from an at-home coloring attempt or a poorly executed application by a stylist, corrective color is the most complex procedure a colorist can undertake. It deals with the intricacies of bringing out a client's beauty while correcting previous mistakes. Many times, correcting a client's hair color is made more complex by previous failed corrective attempts.
Proper application, sectioning, and timing are critical. It is also important to have a fine eye and understand color theory. It is also imperative to know how hair lifts and captures color. These principles, if not properly employed, could result in uneven tones or worse... further damage.
One common misconception of clients and inexperienced colorists is the belief that corrective coloring requires multiple visits. As a matter of fact, some colorists define corrective coloring as anything that requires two or more steps over several visits. This is true for colorists that do not have the experience or technical skills, required to achieve the correction in a single session. Furthermore, artistry is required for truly stunning results.
Many, incorrectly define corrective color as any hair color that is going from one look to another. This broad definition is often used as a way to charge higher prices for a particular color job. Corrective color can be a very challenging procedure that requires the utmost technical and creative skills from a colorist. It is important to fully understand the abilities of the colorist before going through the expense of this service.
Absolute pricing is a great indicator of expertise. Any colorist who is unsure of the final price beforehand is most likely inexperienced. Discounted pricing is almost certainly going to result in poor quality. Ultimately: skill, experience, and fine art are not only invaluable but essential in any corrective coloring.
"Most of my clients come to me when things are just totally out of hand and they need major help. Often with damaged hair, failed color jobs, and botched corrections."
“I absolutely love the challenge of correcting the corrections.”
Nicole Saavedra is an Award Winning Master Colorist, renowned for Artistic, and Corrective work. Currently located at Waverly Place in Cary, NC.