Colour correction is one of the most complex services we offer at Blonde Poetry. It’s not a single appointment or a quick fix - it’s a process, shaped by your hair’s history, condition and how it responds along the way. We wrote this for anyone considering colour correction to help you understand what colour correction involves, why it often takes time, and why results can’t be guaranteed in the same way as a standard colour service.
Colour correction refers to any service where we are working to adjust, remove, soften or rebalance previous colour that hasn’t turned out as planned. This might include correcting banding, uneven tones, unwanted warmth, over-darkened colour, patchy blonding or colour build-up from box dye or past salon services. In most cases, we’re not starting with a blank canvas - we’re working with hair that already has a story.
Hair reacts differently depending on many factors, including previous colour history, the types of products or chemicals used in the past, natural pigment and underlying warmth, hair health, porosity and strength, and how the hair lifts, fades or absorbs colour. Because of this, colour correction is often completed over multiple appointments, allowing us to move the hair colour gradually while prioritising its integrity. Rushing the process can compromise hair health and lead to unpredictable results - something we actively avoid.
Unlike a standard colour service, colour correction involves variables that can’t always be controlled or predicted. Even with a thorough consultation, strand testing and professional planning, hair may respond differently than expected once the process begins. Our role is to make informed, careful decisions as we go, adjusting techniques, timing and products based on how your hair reacts in real time. This means we can’t promise an exact outcome in a single session, and sometimes the final result evolves over several visits.
While results can’t be guaranteed, our commitment to care is. Every colour correction appointment includes a detailed consultation and honest discussion about what’s achievable, a realistic plan based on your hair’s condition and goals, clear communication around timing, cost and expectations, and a focus on hair health rather than shortcuts. Before proceeding with any colour correction work, your stylist will talk you through the proposed approach and provide guidance on what’s achievable in that session.
Colour correction works best as a partnership. Trusting the process, following aftercare advice and allowing time between sessions all play a role in achieving the best possible outcome. While we take every reasonable step to care for your hair and work with integrity, the nature of colour correction means outcomes can vary, and patience is often part of the journey.
If you’re considering colour correction, we encourage an open conversation with your stylist. We’ll help you understand what’s involved, what’s realistic and how to move forward in a way that supports both your goals and the long-term health of your hair. Sometimes the most beautiful results aren’t instant - they evolve.
Love Always, Blonde Poetry
