MODERN COLOR SERVICES

COMMON QUESTIONS

Modern Color FAQ

I want balayage. What should I book?

Choose based on the result you want, not the technique. Balayage, airtouch, teasylights, glossing, root taps, color melts, lowlights, and toning are all techniques we may use within a session depending on your goal, your starting point, and the integrity of your hair.

The most important thing is choosing a session with enough time for your desired result and completing your consultation form after booking so we can review your hair history, photos, and goals in advance.

What if I book the wrong color session?

Choose the session that feels closest to your goal. Once you schedule, complete your consultation form as soon as possible so we can review your hair history, photos, and goals before your appointment.

If the session you chose doesn’t match what your hair needs, we’ll reach out in advance or adjust the appointment from our side when possible.

Can I go lighter in one appointment?

Sometimes, but not always. Going lighter in one appointment depends on your current color, previous color history, hair health, density, porosity, and how light you want to be. Some blonde goals require more than one session.

Do you offer gray blending?

Yes. Gray blending can be created in many different ways depending on your current color, percentage of gray, maintenance goals, and how soft you want your grow-out to feel.

It may fall under Dimensional Coverage, Total Transformation, or another custom color plan. If you’re starting to transition away from full coverage base color into a softer gray blend, we recommend scheduling a color consultation first so we can talk through your best options and create a realistic plan.

What is the difference between gray coverage and gray blending?

Gray coverage covers gray hair more fully, usually with permanent color or a base color application. Gray blending softens the contrast between gray hair and colored hair so the grow-out feels less harsh.

Gray blending may use sheer demi-permanent color, highlights, lowlights, or a combination of techniques depending on your current color, percentage of gray, and long-term goal.

What counts as a color correction?

Color correction can mean anything from small refinements to major transformations. Many new guests have minor corrective needs, like unwanted warmth, uneven tone, harsh highlights, dull ends, or color that needs to be softened and rebalanced.

Those smaller adjustments can often be handled within the right color session.

A true transformation usually involves bigger changes, such as heavy banding, removing dark or vivid color, platinum-level lifting, rebuilding major dimension, transitioning to gray in one day, or shifting your hair toward a completely different result. In those cases, we may recommend a consultation or Total Transformation Session.

Do I need a consultation first?

We’ll always consult before your color service begins. Every session includes time to review your consultation form, talk through your goals, look at your inspiration photos, and create the game plan for that appointment.

A separate color consultation is best if you’re planning a major change, color correction, vivid color, platinum goal, gray transition, or if you’re not sure which session fits your hair.

Is a haircut included?

Yes. Our color sessions include a haircut and finished style so the final result feels complete.

Is a bond builder included?

Yes. A bond builder is included in our color sessions to support the hair during the color process.