What Is Color Correction?

Color correction is an advanced, highly customized chemical color service used to correct or transform hair when artificial pigment, uneven color, or previous chemical services prevent a standard color appointment from achieving the desired result.

Color correction may be required if you have:

Box dye buildup or contains black or extremely dark artificial color,

• Previous salon color that turned uneven or too dark

• Banding from previous color services

• Over processed or uneven blonde

• Dark to light transformations containing artificial color

• Toner buildup or muddy coloring

• Multiple color layers over time

This is not a standard color appointment. Color correction is a technical transformation service requiring advanced planning, extended booking time, and realistic outcome expectations.

At The Co-Artist Studio, color correction is treated as a collaborative transformation service. You are the co-artist in the process. Your transparency, patience, and aftercare commitment are just as important as the technical service itself.

IMPORTANT: Black Color History

Color correction automatically applies to any hair that contains black or extremely dark artificial color, whether applied professionally or with box dye. Black dye is one of the most difficult pigments to remove from the hair. Even when it fades visually, artificial pigment often remains trapped inside the hair shaft. When lightening hair with black color history, hair typically lifts through strong red, orange, or uneven banding stages before reaching lighter levels.

Because of this, black color history usually requires:

• Multiple pigment removal or lightening stages

• Extended appointment time

• Increased warmth management

• Possible multi session correction planning

Even if black color was done:

• Years ago

• Only once

• Professionally

• Only on mid lengths or ends

It can still impact how your hair lifts today. If black color exists in the hair, this is automatically considered a color correction service and cannot be booked as a standard color or lightening appointment.

Common Color Correction Situations

You may need a correction service if you are trying to achieve:

• Box dye black → Blonde or lighter brown, balayage or Lived in blonde

• Previous bleach → Uneven yellow or orange bands

• Over toned blonde → Flat, muddy, or darkened ends

• Multiple box colors over time → Uneven lift

• Light roots with dark mids → Evened out color

• Color That Turned Too Dark or Too Warm

Typical Color Correction Process

Every case is different, but typically includes:

• Pigment Removal: Up to 1 to 3 vegan color removal

• Controlled Blonding: Foiling or controlled lightening

• Toning + Rebuilding: Multiple toner applications if needed

• Final Color Placement: May require multiple applications for color to hold evenly

• Bond + Repair Treatments: Pre and post treatment support for structural protection

What To Expect After Your Service

Color correction is one of the most aggressive chemical services performed in a salon. Even when performed correctly and professionally, it is extremely stressful on the hair.

After a correction service, your hair will likely feel:

Dry, Fragile, Rough or brittle, Frizzy or difficult to manage

For the first 1 to 2 weeks, many clients feel like their hair is worse before it feels better. This is normal during the recovery phase. Your hair will need to be rebuilt through professional treatments and strict at home care. This is not optional if you want your hair to recover properly.

Without proper rebuilding care, your hair can:

Remain dry, become weaker, Break more easily, Lose shine and elasticity

In many cases, structural damage already exists before the correction begins. The correction process can expose or worsen existing damage.

You should expect:

Possible texture change
Possible loss of density or fullness feeling
Possible need to remove length after correction
Possible multi session plan to safely reach your long term goal

Many clients require a haircut after correction, sometimes removing 3 or more inches to remove compromised ends.

Our Philosophy

Our goal is not perfect blonde in one day.

Our goal is:

• Preserving your hair

• Getting you as light as safely possible

• Creating a wearable luxury result

• Building long term hair health

Aftercare Commitment Requirement

Professional take home care is required for correction clients.

If recommended products and rebuilding regimen are not followed, results and hair integrity cannot be maintained.

In some cases, we may decline performing the service if proper aftercare is not agreed to.

This policy exists to protect your hair and ensure realistic expectations.

Who Is Not A Good Candidate

Clients unwilling to follow aftercare
Clients wanting platinum in one session from dark artificial color
Clients unwilling to remove length if needed
Clients unwilling to commit to realistic expectations