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Hair Color Advise please

Summer Shine — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 00:54:01 GMT

I get a few face framing highlights and roots covered and in between time, usually twice I get a root touched up. The last few minutes hair dresser pulls color through the bottom of my hair, avoiding the highlights and then applies toner to all. Well now I’m due for a root touch up but can’t get an appt with my usual stylist for MANY more weeks. Do you think it matters ( if I go to another stylist) that my roots will be done with a different brand and color. Do you think the colors could blend without being noticeably different? I have no idea what colors my stylist uses in roots, highlight or toner. Any advise? TIA.

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fluffysmom — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 01:01:26 GMT

@Summer Shine Sorry for your predicament. A new stylist most likely won't even come close to what you usually get. Is there another stylist in the same shop that your regular person could instruct? Good luck.

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phoenixbrd — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 01:03:30 GMT

I would not try anyone new.....I've been down that road.

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bonappetit — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 01:19:07 GMT

Question: Is the other stylist in the same salon? If so, not a big deal. If not, i agree it won't be the same.

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1Snickers — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 01:22:54 GMT

Same shop and ask your hairdresser what she used the others should be able to do it.

(That’s why I cut and color my own. Hate appointments and want it done when it needs it).

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lovesrecess — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 01:26:12 GMT

Speaking from my own experience....it will be different

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Helen852 — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 01:36:23 GMT

If you go to the same shop your stylist should have your information available to the other stylists. That's one reason why I always re-book my appointments before I leave to ensure I get my gal. And if she's not going to be available, I can choose a time when she is there.

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Katcat1 — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 01:40:50 GMT

@Summer Shine Learn to book your next appt. before you leave the salon. You can always cancel if you need to but you will have the appt. with the girl you always go to.

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jlkz — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 11:35:20 GMT

@Summer Shine

Before I left for winter in Florida, I asked my stylist for the brand and color # that she uses on my hair.

Found a salon in FL that uses that brand. Color was perfect but my stylist had to fix the uneven cut. The haircut looked fine to me but she pointed out the issues.

I always book my appt. on the slow weekday: less confusion and noise. Very relaxing for stylist and me !

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Mj12 — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 11:44:07 GMT

Even if in the same salon - if the stylists rent their space, they may not share the color info with others (at least in my salon they do not). So that isn’t always possible.

Also - always making the next appointment doesn’t always work; my former stylist once had a terrible personal tragedy and was of course out (with no notice) for several months. All scheduled appointments had to be canceled and of course I completely understood.

OP - if you can wait for her to return, I’d try to do that. It would drive me crazy though to need it done, so I feel your pain.

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beckyb1012 — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 13:06:21 GMT

Since I have been seeing the same lady since 1996 I would not even let someone else touch my hair. I would just tough it out until she was available.

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AngieinLA — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 13:11:18 GMT

Buy some root touch up spray until she is available. I would not let someone else do it. Good luck. I know what you are going through.

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Lipstickdiva — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 14:09:43 GMT

@Mj12 wrote:
Even if in the same salon - if the stylists rent their space, they may not share the color info with others (at least in my salon they do not). So that isn’t always possible.

Also - always making the next appointment doesn’t always work; my former stylist once had a terrible personal tragedy and was of course out (with no notice) for several months. All scheduled appointments had to be canceled and of course I completely understood.

OP - if you can wait for her to return, I’d try to do that. It would drive me crazy though to need it done, so I feel your pain.

Same here. My stylist rents space and she keeps all the client info. regarding color, etc. on her own tablet. They all use the same color but another stylist wouldn't really know what colors to use. It would be a guessing game.

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Shanus — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 14:22:20 GMT

On occasion, I’ve had highlights or root color not turn out the same as the previous appt. w/ the same stylist...Definitely would not try a different one.

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Summer Shine — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 23:44:25 GMT

Thanks for the replies, you all said pretty much what I feared, it could be a noticeable difference, ugh. Yes I do have root touch up stay, thank goodness! I don’t think I’d feel comfortable using another stylist in the same salon. They only use Davines (sp? ) and honestly have not been too impressed with their brand, the color seems to fade faster than the box color I used to use several years ago, when I did my own color woithout highlights, but that could be because I have more grays to cover now. I was considering trying to find a new place for color, plus their prices are so high. I guess I’ll try to tough it out this time. If I do decide to switch stylists/ brand for color I guess I should do it with all over color instead of root touch up???

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cantdrive55 — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 16:50:24 GMT

This has been my experience, which I am sharing in the hope it benefits you.

I recently switched stylists and my base color from Aveda to Schwarzkopf Essensity. I had used Aveda for a long time, but felt as though the formula had changed and was worried about the ammonia & ppd.

My new stylist recommended Schwarzkopf, and I’m delighted. The formula is ammonia free & organic, the color is dimensional, the grey coverage is great, and best of all, there is not a hard line with the root regrowth. I’m coloring the roots less often, and not coloring the ends at all because I have no fading.

The stylist does the cut & highlights and sells me the base color & developer (which can be bought online).

I don’t want to be spending the time or money in a salon every few weeks to get my roots done. When I was going to an Aveda salon, I explained I was going away and would be needing the formula so I could do my own roots. He reluctantly wrote it down. The new stylist offered to sell me the products, at her cost, explaining she would rather see her clients using the same products at home as what they are paying her to do. That’s somebody I want to do business with.

If your stylist is not available for weeks, and is not able to accommodate you by sharing how she does your color and having another stylist take care of you, then, it’s time to make a change.

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Alison Wonderland — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 18:57:41 GMT

@1Snickers wrote:
Same shop and ask your hairdresser what she used the others should be able to do it.
(That’s why I cut and color my own. Hate appointments and want it done when it needs it).

Yes, same!