Hair Color Consultation 101

𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗔 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗥 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗣𝗢 𝗣𝗜𝗖𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘⁣
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Clear communication is everything ⁣when it comes to helping your clients find the best color for them. ⁣
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I like to break it all down to 3 major components (“The Big 3”):⁣
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1️⃣ 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿 ⁣
The level & tone of the background/foundation⁣
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2️⃣ 𝗗𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻/𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿 ⁣
The level & tone of the focus, the contrast, the “show-stopper” of the look⁣
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3️⃣ 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 ⁣
Is there more “vertical dimension” (babylights, #moneypiece, small balayage sections) or more “horizontal dimension” (ombré, large balayage sections with saturated ends)? How much of each type & where? ⁣
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𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘦’𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘭: ⁣
In order for the client’s end result to look like the inspo pic, all 3 components must be a match. If one or more of the components won’t work for the client’s lifestyle, beauty-budget or hair type, then help them find a different picture where all 3 components will. Ask them what it is about that original inspo photo that they like. What’s the vibe in that goal pic? Then help them find a different goal picture that encompasses a similar vibe, but better suited for their needs. ⁣
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[@mariehamptonhair]

Thank you. Any examples if the questions to ask are so helpful.

[@se2664]

So do you still color your clients hair during the same consultation if you’re able to? I’d hate to drive all the way to a consult and leave without getting my hair done