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Hair Color Correction: Fixing DIY & Salon Mishaps with Professional Care

09.30.2025

Changing your hair color can be one of the most exciting ways to refresh your look. But sometimes, the results don’t turn out as planned. Whether it’s a box dye gone wrong, a balayage that turned brassy, or highlights that look uneven, you’re not alone. Color mishaps happen more often than you might think. That’s where professional hair color correction services come in. At Rejuve Salon Spa, our expert colorists are here to help you turn a color disaster into a shade you’ll love.

What Is Hair Color Correction?

Hair color correction is a professional salon service designed to fix unwanted tones, uneven application, or damage caused by previous coloring. It’s a customized process that can include techniques such as:

• Toning: Neutralizing unwanted brassiness or overly warm/cool undertones.
  

• Color balancing: Evening out patchy or inconsistent color from roots to ends.
  

• Lightening or darkening: Adjusting the overall shade to bring it closer to your desired result.
  

• Restoring health: Using treatments to improve the condition of your hair after chemical stress.

The goal is not only to fix the color but to protect the integrity of your hair in the process.

When Is Color Correction Needed?

There are a variety of situations where a color correction appointment is the best solution:

• DIY Color Mishaps: Box dyes often deliver unpredictable results—especially on hair that’s been colored before. Instead of the glossy brunette or radiant blonde pictured on the box, you might end up with uneven tones, harsh bands, or unexpected colors.
  

• Brassiness or Fading: Over time, hair color can fade or develop unwanted warm or ashy tones. A professional toner or glaze can revive your color and restore vibrancy.
  

• Uneven Highlights or Balayage: When lightening services aren’t done properly, the result can look streaky, chunky, or patchy. Our stylists can blend and soften highlights for a natural, dimensional look.
  

• Too Dark or Too Light: If your hair turned out much darker or lighter than you expected, color correction can bring it back to a more flattering shade.
  

• Transitioning Shades: If you’re moving from one dramatic color to another such as black to blonde or red to brown, professional correction ensures the process is safe and smooth.

Why Professional Help Matters

Color correction is one of the most advanced services in the salon world. Attempting another round of DIY fixes at home can often make matters worse, leading to breakage, dryness, or even green or orange tones. Professional stylists understand the science of color and use professional-grade products that minimize damage while delivering beautiful results.

At Rejuve Salon Spa, we take the time to:

• Understand your color history (what’s been done in the past matters for what can be done now)
  

• Create a personalized plan that restores your desired shade safely, even if it requires a gradual approach

Our priority is your hair’s health, so we’ll never push your hair past its limits. Sometimes it takes more than one session to achieve the perfect color, but the end result is always worth it.

What to Expect During Your Appointment

When you book a color correction appointment with us, here’s how the process typically goes:

1. Consultation: We’ll sit down with you to talk about your hair goals and examine your current color and condition.
   

2. Customized Plan: Your stylist will explain the steps needed, whether it’s lifting color, applying toner, or blending highlights.
   

3. Treatment & Care: We use nourishing products and treatments to strengthen your hair throughout the process.
   

4. Aftercare Guidance: To keep your corrected color looking its best, we’ll recommend salon-quality shampoos, conditioners, and treatments tailored to your hair type.

Maintain Your Gorgeous New Color

Once your color has been corrected, it’s important to care for it properly. A few tips:

• Use a sulfate-free shampoo to preserve vibrancy.
  

• Schedule regular toning or gloss appointments to keep unwanted tones at bay.
  

• Protect your hair from heat and UV rays with professional products.
  

• Book touch-up appointments as recommended by your stylist.

Ready to Fix Your Hair Color?

If your hair color didn’t turn out the way you envisioned, don’t panic, our expert colorists specialize in color correction and can help you achieve a look you’ll truly love.

Schedule your color correction appointment today and let us restore your confidence along with your color. Call us at (317) 870-1700 to schedule your appointment or download our free app from iTunes or Google Play to book appointments, get reminders, and more! We’re located at 9873 N Michigan Rd, Suite 100, in Carmel. Don’t forget to refer a Friend and receive a full-size Aveda product!