Color & Highlights

How to Talk to Your Colorist About Changing Your Color for Fall

A color consultation is only as good as the information going into it. How to communicate clearly before your next fall color change.

Ashley

Aug 171 min read

When to Start Your Fall Color Transition (and Why Timing Matters)

Waiting until fall arrives to start a color transition often means compressing the timeline. Why starting earlier produces a better result.

Ashley

Aug 171 min read

Blonde to Brunette: How to Transition Your Color Gradually This Fall

Going blonde to brunette in one appointment is possible, but it's rarely the best approach. Why a gradual transition protects your hair and your result.

Ashley

Aug 171 min read

Warm Tones vs. Cool Platinum: Reading the Fall 2026 Color Shift

Warm tones are dominating fall 2026 while cool platinum has a quiet season. Here's how to read the shift and decide what actually fits you.

Ashley

Aug 62 min read

Root Melts vs. Root Touch-Ups: What's the Difference This Fall

A root touch-up preserves your exact color. A root melt blends and softens it. Here's how to know which one your color actually needs.

Ashley

Aug 62 min read

Why Shine Glazes Are Replacing Occasional Gloss Treatments This Season

Glazes used to be an occasional treat. This season they're becoming standard maintenance, here's why, and how often to book one.

Ashley

Aug 62 min read

Copper Balayage: Why It's Fall 2026's Statement Color

This season's most requested shade blends warm copper and amber into rich, hand-painted dimension. Here's what makes it fall 2026's statement color.

Ashley

Aug 62 min read

The Return of Warm Reds: Cinnamon, Auburn & Cherry-Cola for Fall 2026

Cinnamon, auburn, and cherry-cola are this fall's warm reds, quieter, richer, and more dimensional than the bold copper trends of past seasons.

Ashley

Aug 62 min read

Root Touch-Up vs. Full Color Service: How to Know Which One You Need

Not sure if you need a quick root blend or a full color refresh? Here's how to tell the difference before you book.

Ashley

Aug 42 min read

Choosing the Right Toner: Why Your Blonde Needs More Than Just Bleach

Why your blonde needs more than bleach. How the right toner refines and perfects your color.

Ashley

Jul 311 min read

How to Transition Between Warm and Cool Tones Without Damaging Your Hair

How to shift between warm and cool tones safely, without compromising your hair's health.

Ashley

Jul 311 min read

Davines Oi products are perfect for gray blending

Gray Blending 101: A Low-Maintenance Alternative to Traditional Coverage

A low-maintenance, natural-looking alternative to traditional gray coverage.

Ashley

Jul 311 min read

How to Maintain Balayage Between Salon Visits

Simple, expert-backed habits to keep your balayage looking fresh and dimensional between visits.

Ashley

Jul 311 min read

5 Signs It's Time for a Corrective Color Appointment

Five signs it might be time to book a corrective color appointment.

Ashley

Jul 311 min read

Lived-In Color vs. Traditional Highlights: What's the Difference?

Comparing the soft, grown-out look of lived-in color with classic traditional highlights.

Ashley

Jul 311 min read

Gloss vs. Toner: Two Finishing Touches, Two Different Purposes

Toner corrects unwanted tone, gloss adds shine and depth. Learn the difference before your next appointment.

Ashley

Jul 312 min read

Balayage vs. Babylights: The Art of Dimensional Color

Hand-painted sweeps or fine woven strands? Compare two of the most requested dimensional color techniques.

Ashley

Jul 312 min read

How Often Should I Get a Gloss Treatment?

How often to book a gloss treatment to keep color vibrant and shiny between full services.

Ashley

Jul 311 min read

Balayage vs. Highlights: What's the Difference?

Two dimensional color techniques, two very different processes. Here's how to choose.

Ashley

Jul 311 min read

Why it's so important wash before your color appointment

Why washing your hair before a color appointment matters more than you think.

Ashley

Dec 12, 20221 min read

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