Have a good understanding of your natural color and texture.

You’ll need a good understanding of your natural color and texture. This will help you determine which way to go next. You’ll have a much better idea of what kind of hair color or highlights you’re looking for, and what it’s safe to do with your hair.

If you’re planning on getting some highlights, the colorist can use the natural texture of your hair to help him/her decide where to place them. The last thing you want is someone coloring in random spots just because they can!

Be ready for hair care upkeep.

Now that you have the perfect hair color, it’s important to maintain it. This means taking care of your roots and keeping them healthy. To do this, we recommend using a good shampoo and conditioner that does not contain sulfates or parabens. These chemicals can be harsh on the scalp and cause irritation. Instead, look for products that use natural ingredients like aloe vera or coconut oil!

Another thing to remember when trying to achieve your beautiful new shade is that while it may look great in the salon, there will be some damage done by the dye process itself. Damage isn’t permanent though—you can reverse some of these effects by investing in a good brush or comb made specifically for colored hair (think: something with nylon bristles). It might sound counterintuitive but trust us—it works!

Be honest with your colorist about how much maintenance you can do at home.

If you’re looking to get more adventurous with your color, make sure to be honest with your colorist about how much maintenance you can do at home. If you are willing to spend time maintaining your color (which can include regular trims and touchups), then a more bold or permanent shade is usually fine. However, if you don’t want to spend much time on upkeep or don’t want to pay for professional visits every four weeks, stick with a natural tone that requires less maintenance. There are many at-home options these days as well—from semi-permanent colors that fade out over time (and thus require less upkeep) to demi-permanent colors that last up to 16 shampoos before fading out completely.

Talk about treatments and new techniques with your colorist first.

Having a conversation with your colorist about new techniques and treatments is an important part of the process, no matter what kind of job you want. It will give you a chance to get educated on what’s best for your hair, plus it’s just good communication between you and your stylist. You should be able to ask questions about how something might affect the health of your hair and how long the effects will last.

You should also ask questions about whether or not there are any risks involved in trying something new like this—especially if it involves bleaching or processing chemicals (which can damage delicate strands over time). Your stylist may offer some tips or tricks that make things easier on both parties so that everyone leaves happy at the end of their appointment!

Get educated about the “after care” for your color.

After you’ve had your hair colored, it’s important to follow a few basic rules to keep your color looking great. First, be sure to avoid the sun and heat styling tools for at least two weeks (even longer if you have a darker shade of hair). This will help keep your color from fading as quickly.

Second, condition regularly! I recommend using a deep conditioner once every other week or so—just make sure that it doesn’t contain any harsh sulfates or sulfites (like sodium lauryl/laureth sulfate) that might cause additional fading. If you want another option for deep conditioning, try using one of those masks from Sephora: they’re great because they come in little packets—much easier than having to buy an entire bottle!

Third, avoid harsh shampoos! You may have heard about these “no-poo” products before—they’re basically shampoos made with natural ingredients like jojoba oil instead of sodium laureth sulfate (SLS). SLS is what causes shampoo bubbles but also makes your hair dryer and more prone to breakage over time; if you can find some kind of no-poo product or homemade concoction with ingredients like coconut milk/oil added into it then that would probably be best because then there’s no chance of damaging effects either way since both types are nonirritating when used properly…

Hair color can be beautiful and low-maintenance if you find the right techniques and right stylist for your hair type

A good stylist is worth their weight in gold when it comes to hair color. Finding the right one can help you find a technique that works with your lifestyle and texture, making it easier to maintain and less expensive over time. If you have fine hair, for example, bleaching may not be the best option because it tends to damage delicate strands. Instead, ask your stylist about methods like painting on color or semi-permanent dyes that last longer than traditional permanent colors without damaging as much of the natural structure of your strands.

If you’re looking for something low maintenance but still want bright colors, try going for highlights instead of all over dye jobs since they don’t require any upkeep (other than regular shampooing).