From Color Disaster to Color Confidence
You went somewhere else. Maybe a box dye situation. Maybe another salon. Either way, the color is not what you wanted, and you need to know what to do next. Color correction is a multi-step professional service that fixes hair color gone wrong. Our colorists analyze what’s currently in your hair, figure out the chemistry behind the problem, and build a plan to get you to your goal color safely.
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Color Correction Pricing Guide
Pricing varies based on hair length, density, and severity of the correction needed. Your colorist will provide a clear estimate at your free consultation before any work begins.
| Service | Best For | Time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toner Refresh | Mild brassiness, faded tone | 30-45 min | Standard color pricing |
| Glaze Correction | Tone refresh, shine, slight color shift | 45-60 min | Starting at $75 |
| Standard Color Correction | Box dye, uneven color, single-issue corrections | 2-4 hrs | Custom quote |
| Multi-Session Correction | Severe damage, multiple layers of old color, major change | 2-3 visits | Custom quote |
| Add-On: Bond Builder | Required for most corrections | Add to service | Olaplex $25+ / K18 $20 |
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING YOUR APPOINTMENT
Most color corrections take 60 to 90 minutes from start to finish. Severe cases may extend to 4-6 hours or require a second appointment 3-4 weeks later to protect your hair from over-processing.
COLOR CORRECTION PROBLEMS WE FIX
Brassy Blonde
You wanted cool, ashy, or platinum blonde. You got brass. This happens when hair is lifted but the underlying warm pigment isn’t properly neutralized. The fix is a custom toner or glaze formulated for your specific tone. Usually one appointment.
Uneven Box Dye
Box dye reacts unpredictably with your specific hair. It often comes out patchy, much darker than the box, or develops a brassy cast over time. We fix it with targeted color removal, custom recolor, and bond-building treatment. Usually 1-2 appointments.
Orange Roots from At-Home Lightening
Lightening at home almost always pulls orange first because warm pigment lifts before cool pigment. Professional lifteners and toners get you the rest of the way to the shade you actually wanted. Often combined with highlights or a light balayage to blend.
Green Tones from Pool Chlorine
Chlorine reacts with copper minerals in pool water, especially on blonde or color-treated hair. A clarifying treatment plus a corrective gloss removes the green and restores your natural tone. One appointment, usually under 90 minutes.
Failed At-Home Bleaching or Over-Processed Hair
Bleach over previously colored or damaged hair causes uneven lift and breakage. Correction starts with repair using Olaplex or K18, then carefully restores color over 2-3 sessions to avoid compounding the damage.
Color Banding
A visible stripe where old color meets new growth or a previous color job. Caused by repeated overlap during root touch-ups. One of the hardest problems to fix because each section of the hair needs a different formula. Multi-session approach is often required.
Ammonia-Free Color: L'Oreal INOA
For clients with sensitive scalps or anyone who prefers a gentler formula, we offer L'Oreal INOA. It's a professional ammonia-free permanent color that delivers full gray coverage, vibrant tones, and up to 3 levels of lift without the harsh smell or scalp irritation. INOA uses an oil delivery system that leaves hair feeling softer after the service. Ask your colorist if INOA is right for you. Learn more about ammonia-free hair color
FINDING THE RIGHT FIX FOR YOU
Not sure what your hair needs? Here’s a quick guide:
- Choose a Toner Refresh if your color is mostly right but slightly brassy, faded, or off-tone. Quick fix, lower cost.
- Choose a Glaze if you want shine, a tone shift, or to refresh faded color between full appointments. No grow-out line.
- Choose Standard Color Correction for box dye fixes, uneven color, orange roots, or any single-issue correction. Most clients fall here.
- Choose Multi-Session Correction if your hair is heavily processed, severely damaged, or you’re making a major change (dark to blonde, blonde to brunette, etc.).
If you want to understand the difference in more detail, our blog post on how to fix bad hair color breaks it down step by step.
See What Our Clients Say About Numi Hair Salon
★★★★★“My first time at Numi. Luma was my stylist for the color, cut, and blow-dry. She did a wonderful job, and I would highly recommend her for balayage. I did not have to wait at all when I arrived, and the staff was all very friendly.”
★★★★★“I did my hair with Gabriel, he was very professional and assured me I’in good hands. I did a Keratin treatment. It was a great experience; I will go back. Highly recommended (I have very dry hair), my hair looks fabulous and feels nice and silky!!!”
★★★★★“Had such a great first-time experience at this salon yesterday. Everyone was very professional and welcoming. Luma did my color, and it came out beautifully. Gabriel had added curls to my hair, and overall, my hair looked amazing. I will recommend this salon to my friends and family.”
★★★★★“I am the type of person who cannot commit to one stylist or colorist. I like variety and trying different people to appreciate their vision and creativity. I have had appointments with the majority here and can honestly say that whoever you choose, you will not be disappointed! Not only do they all love what they do, but they also have fun doing it! Gabriel and his skilled team will not disappoint.”
★★★★★“Amazing place. They make you feel welcome and at ease. Ruben did my hair, and he did an amazing job. I just love it! I have found my new hair salon!”
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Numi Hair Salon
located at 69 Harney Road, Scarsdale, NY.
We proudly serve clients from White Plains, Eastchester, Bronxville, Dobbs Ferry, Hartsdale, Ardsley, Tuckahoe, Larchmont, Mamaroneck, and throughout Westchester County.
