Whether your last hair appointment didn’t go to plan, or it was a lockdown DIY hair color disaster, you must know that this has happened to most of us at least once.

Recommended Video A shade that is too dark, brassy undertones, color banding, uneven, blotchy color, or overdone highlights – these are just a few examples of catastrophic hair mistakes which require color correction.

What is Corrective Coloring

Color correction is a service that is needed in case of bad color work or if you are willing to make a significant change to your current color level and shade. Corrective color techniques include lightening hair, pre-pigmenting it, and neutralizing undesired shades.

No matter how frustrating your color mistake is, try to calm down and face the problem with a cool head: your main priority is keeping your strands as healthy and undamaged as possible. Let’s look at some common hair color challenges and the ways to solve them so that you can find the best route to tackle the bad dye job.

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Hair Is Too Dark

One of the common issues is hair dyed too dark by mistake or a build-up of color that has occurred over the years of dyeing. Unfortunately, chemically processed hair is more difficult to lift and it’s quite likely that some underlying pigments will be exposed, causing a problem of unwanted shades. This can be solved by using a relevant neutralizing hue.

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If your hair is naturally dark and you are longing for blonde tresses, the color service you need will also qualify (and cost) as color correction. This might sound confusing: why would you need a correction if there wasn’t a mistake? However, the dramatic change of color will require pre-lightening of the roots, mid-shafts and ends as well as applying a toner to neutralize overly warm shades. This process can take a few hours.