Professional Hair Colour Correction Services At Afro Hair Salon, Edmonton
Colour doesn't always go to plan. A home colour may turn out darker than expected, the tone may not be quite right, or previously coloured hair may react differently when you try to lighten it. With textured hair, previous colour, relaxers, Texture Release and other chemical treatments can also affect how the hair responds.
If you're unhappy with your colour, we'd recommend getting professional advice before applying another colour or trying to correct it yourself. Adding more colour or bleach without knowing what is already on the hair can make the situation more difficult and may affect the condition of your hair.
We use Goldwell professional colour products and take a careful, considered approach to colour correction. Depending on your starting point and what you're hoping to achieve, this could involve colour removal, a new shade, highlights, toning or glossing. Where appropriate, we can also incorporate conditioning or strengthening treatments to support the condition of your hair throughout the process.
Book your consultation by calling 020 8345 5621 or book online
A skin test is required 48 hours before colouring services.
Key Takeaways
- Expert colour correction: Professional help for uneven, unwanted or unsuccessful hair colour.
- Your colour history matters: Previous colour, relaxers, Texture Release and box dyes can all affect the correction process.
- Hair health comes first: We take a controlled approach to minimise unnecessary processing and protect the condition of your hair.
- Tailored treatment plan: Your stylist will assess your hair and may carry out pre-service tests before correcting the colour.
- Professional colour products: Colour correction is carried out using professional Goldwell hair colour and tailored treatments.
Lightening Darker Hair Colours
Going lighter can take a little more planning, particularly when you're starting with naturally dark hair or your hair has been coloured or chemically treated before.
Before we lighten your hair, we'll assess its current condition, previous colour and chemical history to work out what is realistic. Depending on your starting point, achieving your desired shade may need to happen gradually rather than in a single appointment.
We take a careful approach to lightening, using controlled stages where needed rather than trying to lift the hair too quickly. This helps us work towards your desired colour while keeping the condition and strength of your hair in mind.
Your stylist can also recommend treatments and aftercare based on what your hair needs, whether that's moisture, strengthening or protein support, to help maintain its condition between colour appointments.
If your ideal shade isn't achievable safely in one session, we'll explain why and talk you through the options. Your hair's condition comes first.
Why Your Hair Colouring History Matters
Your hair’s history plays a big part in how it responds to new colour. Previous treatments – such as relaxers, texture release, or even box dyes, can all influence the results. Knowing this helps us avoid issues like uneven lift, unwanted tones, or breakage, and ensures your colour is applied safely and effectively. To give the most accurate results, we may carry out a few pre-service tests. These can include strand tests to see how your hair reacts to colour or lightener, porosity and elasticity tests to assess condition and strength, and a compulsory skin (patch) test to make sure there are no allergic reactions to colour. All of this helps us create beautiful results while keeping your hair healthy and protected.
Hair Conditioning Treatments
Over processed hair in most cases, has gone through too much chemical styling, making hair brittle and prone to breakage. To eliminate the dryness, we need to add moisture back to hair. Our hair colour technicians can improve the look of your dry and over-processed hair with specialist treatments.
Why not try our Renew Strength Treatment, a 3-step customised treatment for moderate to severely damaged afro hair. This customisable system will reconstruct weak, damaged hair as well as increase the elasticity and strength of the afro or multi-textured hair.
Changing Hair Colour That Has Gone Wrong
If your colour hasn't turned out as expected, don't worry. Whether it's too dark, too light, too warm or simply not the shade you were hoping for, there may be several ways to improve it.
The right approach depends on what is currently on your hair, its condition and what you would like to achieve. For example, if you want to go lighter, your stylist may recommend a colour removal or lightening service before creating your new shade. If you're looking to go darker, the hair may need to be pre-pigmented first so that it has the right underlying tones to hold the new colour.
Colour correction isn't always a case of applying another colour over the top. Adding more colour without understanding what is already there can make the result harder to correct and may put unnecessary stress on the hair.
That's why we'll assess your hair carefully during your consultation, including its current colour, condition, texture and any previous colour or chemical treatments. We'll talk through what you'd like to achieve and explain what we think is realistic.
Depending on your starting point, your colour correction may be possible in one appointment or may need to be carried out gradually. We'll explain the process, the options available and how we can look after the condition of your hair along the way.
Book Your Appointment Online
To book your next hair appointment at Afrotherapy Afro Hair Salon in North London, call us on 020 8345 5621 or book online.
What is hair colour correction and when is it needed?
«Hair color correction is a professional salon service used to fix incorrect hair colour results. It is needed in situations such as:
Uneven Colour: When the colour is patchy or inconsistent.
Unwanted Tones: When the hair colour has turned brassy, green, or another unwanted shade.
Overly Dark or Light Colour: When the colour is too dark or too light compared to the desired result.
Colour Transition: When transitioning from a dark colour to a lighter shade or vice versa.
It is important to note that hair colour correction can involve multiple steps and more than one salon visit. We highly recommend you call us to book a consultation prior to your appointment.
Why visit the salon for colour correction services?
«A professional stylist can assess the hair's condition, determine the best approach, and apply the necessary treatments safely to minimise damage. While there are home colour correction products available, we highly recommended you seek the help of a professional stylist at Afrotherapy for hair colour correction, especially for Afro hair. We have had specialist training on how to fix a range of hair colour issues.
How can I maintain my hair after a colour correction service?
«It is important to look after your hair following colour correction to keep it looking and feeling healthy and prolong the life of your colour.
- Use deep conditioning treatments to replenish moisture and repair any damage.
- Opt for sulfate-free shampoos and conditioners designed for color-treated hair.
- Limit the use of heat tools and always use a heat protectant when necessary.
- Be gentle when detangling and styling to avoid breakage.
What are the most common types of colour corrections the salon carries out?
«We see a wide range of colour corrections in the salon. A common one is home DIY colouring with box dyes, which can often lead to uneven tones or unexpected results – something we noticed a lot after lockdown. We also correct work from other salons, such as patchy highlights or colour that has turned brassy or dull. Another frequent issue is bleaching gone wrong, where the hair has been over-processed, leaving it dry, fragile, or even broken. In these cases, we focus not only on correcting the colour but also on restoring the hair’s health with targeted strengthening and moisture treatments.