Your Anushka stylist will consider a number of factors to help you determine the best schedule for coloring your hair.
1. How is the integrity of your hair?
First, we’ll consider the overall condition of your hair. Your hair and scalp health are our first priority. A healthy scalp with hair in good condition can handle more frequent coloring services. At Anushka Salon, we maintain the integrity of the hair—which means certain services may not be ideal.
Your hair growth rate also affects the frequency of coloring, as does the type of coloring service. You may prefer root tinting, smudging, or shadowing over a full hair coloring. We’ll also take into account how any bleaching or lifting processes are affecting your hair and scalp.
2. What do you want to do?
Next, your goals and lifestyle come into consideration. We don’t want to recommend a style that you can’t maintain and enjoy at home.
We’ll dive into what you’re looking to achieve. Loving the idea of a dramatic change? Want more subtle styling that requires fewer touch-ups? Need to make the gray disappear? Your goals are our goals, and we’ll make sure they work for you.
You’ll share with us your lifestyle, too. Do you love the sun and surf? We’ll have recommendations for the best hair color for beachside longevity. Do you wash your hair frequently (or infrequently)? We’ll have thoughts for you. Other lifestyle choices include hair products you use, how you style your hair, if you hit the pool frequently—and even if you drive a convertible.
Your hair coloring in West Palm Beach needs to support how you want to live. We’re there for it with expert advice, and gorgeous results.
And of course, we’ll help you keep your goals in line with your budget too!
3. Which coloring style works for you?
The coloring style determines the expected frequency of maintenance. For example, a basic single process would require touch-ups every 2 to 6 weeks, depending on your needs. On the other hand, a highlight can range 8 to 12 weeks between sessions.
We will base the frequency on the technique’s longevity, how important the details are to you and your lifestyle, and always—how the treatments support your hair and scalp health.
What do the letters and numbers represent in my recommended hair color?
When you see the letters and numbers in your recommended hair color, they represent the level and tone of your color choice(s).
The “level” number indicates how light or dark the color will be. Professional stylists use a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the darkest (black), and 10 being the lightest (blonde).
“Tone” letter or number indicates the underlying hue or warmth/coolness of the color. You’ll most commonly see letters that can point towards the following scale:
- A (Ash): Cool, blue-based tones
- V (Violet): Cool, purple-based tones (often used for pale blondes)
- G (Gold): Warm, yellow-based tones
- W (Warm): Warm tones in general
- N (Neutral): Balanced tones, neither warm nor cool
- R (Red): Red-based tones
- C (Copper): Warm, reddish tones
- B (Beige): Neutral, slightly warm tones
- M (Mocha): Cool, brown-based tones
Numbers might also represent these values. For example, if you see “7A,” that could be a level 7 medium blonde, with an ash tone. Or, a “5.3” could be a level 5 light brown with a number 3 golden/warm tone.
The best way to know what they represent is to ask your stylist. At Anushka, we love to educate our clients. This way, we’re always on the same page about the next step for hair coloring in West Palm Beach.
