When Hair Color Goes Wrong, We Make It Right
We’ve all been there — the box dye experiment gone sideways, the highlights that turned orange, or the balayage that didn’t quite blend. If your hair color isn’t what you envisioned, color correction may be the solution.
At Painted by Julia, we specialize in fixing hair color that didn’t go to plan, whether it was done at home or elsewhere. Our approach is equal parts artistry and chemistry, focused on restoring both your hair’s look and its health.
What Exactly Is Color Correction?
Color correction is a customized salon process that adjusts unwanted tones, uneven color, banding, over-processing, or faded results. It can involve multiple techniques, such as:
- Toning to eliminate brassiness
- Lightening to remove overly dark or muddy areas
- Filling in color to even out patchy light spots
- Gradual transformations when going from dark to light (or vice versa)
Correction isn’t about just slapping on another color — it’s about strategic, step-by-step improvement that puts your hair’s integrity first.
Signs You Might Need a Color Correction
- Your blonde turned yellow, orange, or green
- There’s visible banding or uneven patches
- Your hair is darker than expected
- Box dye didn’t match the picture
- Faded or blotchy tones after vacation or sun exposure
Our Signature Correction Process
At your color correction appointment, we’ll start with a thorough consultation to understand what went wrong — and more importantly, where you want to go. From there, we build a customized plan that may span one or more sessions depending on your goals and hair condition.
What We Always Prioritize:
- Hair health first: We use bond-building treatments to protect your strands every step of the way.
- Realistic results: Not every correction can happen in one visit — but you’ll always leave looking better than when you came in.
- Custom solutions: Whether we tone, lift, or neutralize, every step is tailored to your unique hair history.
Let’s Get Your Color Back on Track
Color correction doesn’t have to be intimidating — especially when you’re in experienced hands. If you’re unhappy with your current color or just not feeling like yourself, we’re here to help you love your hair again.