Hair Colour Correction
Hair Colour Correction At Avant Garde
Colour correction is not about quick fixes or emergency appointments.
It is highly technical work that requires experience, assessment and a carefully planned approach.
At Avant Garde, colour correction is treated as advanced bespoke colour, designed to re-balance tone, restore condition and create results that are achievable, wearable and safe for your hair.
When colour hasn’t gone to plan
Clients come to us for colour correction for many reasons, including:
Unwanted warmth or brassiness
Uneven or patchy colour
Banding or visible regrowth lines
Previous DIY colour or box dye
Over-processing or breakage
Colour that fades poorly or lacks balance
Often, the issue isn’t just the last colour service, it’s cumulative colour history, underlying pigment and hair condition.
This is why colour correction should never be rushed or booked without consultation.
A technical, professional approach
Colour correction requires a deep understanding of:
Underlying pigment and lift stages
Previous colour deposits and layering
Hair structure, porosity and elasticity
How colour will behave now and over time
Our senior colourists approach correction methodically, using assessment and testing to determine the safest and most effective path forward.
There is no single formula, every correction plan is unique.
Colour correction as Bespoke Colour
All colour correction at Avant Garde is carried out as Bespoke Colour.
This means:
Consultation-led planning
1-to-1 colour appointments
Time allocated based on complexity
Charged by the hour
Phased approaches where necessary
Correction may involve neutralisation, blending, controlled lightening, re-pigmentation or gradual transformation, but the technique is never the starting point.
Why consultation is essential
Every colour correction journey begins with a consultation, either face-to-face or via our online consultation form.
This allows us to:
Assess colour history and condition accurately
Identify underlying pigments and previous processing
Discuss what is achievable safely
Set realistic expectations and timelines
Create a bespoke correction plan with appropriate time allocation
Colour correction appointments cannot be booked online.
Consultations are complimentary.
Protecting hair condition is non-negotiable
We will always prioritise the health and integrity of your hair.
This means:
Strand testing is often required
Patch testing is required at least 48 hours prior (or longer where appropriate)
Results may be achieved over multiple appointments
We will not compromise condition for speed or intensity
This controlled approach is what allows correction work to be successful and sustainable.
Is colour correction right for you?
Colour correction is suitable if you:
Want professional, honest guidance
Understand results may take time
Value hair health and long-term wearability
Are open to a planned, phased approach
If you are looking for a quick fix or guaranteed outcome without assessment, this service may not be the right fit.
Start with a Colour Correction Consultation
If your colour hasn’t gone to plan, the first step is a consultation.
We’ll assess your hair, explain what’s happening technically, and outline the safest and most effective way forward — before any colour work begins.
Start with a Colour Correction Consultation