Single Process hair color

One of the most confusing things for clients (and even some stylists that need more basic training:) is what can be expected from a single process hair color.  Although there is a time and a place for single process hair color, it's not quite as useful or powerful as the average person would believe it to be. In the salon I use single process hair color when:• I'm looking for grey coverage• The client loves her existing shade of hair color and does not require correcting.• I'm looking for no more than one or two levels of lift• The client does not have darker hair color on the ends of her hair.There are certain limitations of what one process hair color can do.  It's not able to control a great deal of warmth, so when used to try to lift more than two shades lighter, there will eventually be brassiness.  Maybe not today or tomorrow (although most likely) but within 10 days for sure.  Single process hair color also is unable to lift hair color that was applied previously and is a darker shade.  Even if the hair color was applied months and months ago and you think it's gone....surprise!  If you apply a single process hair color to the entire head you'll see banding, and the end result will be splotchy, unnatural and not aesthetically pleasing.For situations where a client has previously colored and does not like her color, wants a lighter, cooler shade or seeks dimension, a one process color won't be enough.  In all of these cases she'll be disappointed, and want better, more natural results from her appointment.  To book an appointment or consultation please call us at 617.236.8100.