Custom Hair Color and Highlights

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We approach hair color differently than most hair salons.

Just like your haircut and style, we believe your hair color should be effortless and tailored just for you. Instead of stressing over all the lingo for coloring techniques like balayage or teasylights, simply describe to us your dream color or show us a picture—and we'll give you our two cents, discuss undertones and your unique facial features, then propose the best approach to achieve your Color. Please choose from our comprehensive packages of Custom Hair Color Services. REFRESH, RENEW or RESTORE. These packages include a haircut and blowdry, but can be scheduled without a Haircut Service and still enjoy a Blowdry that is always included with a Color Service.


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Highlights & Blonding

Our highlights, balayage, and blonding services are designed to create dimension, brightness, and the perfect shade of blonde—whether you want soft, sun-kissed strands or a bold, platinum transformation.

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All Over Color

A single process color is a one-step treatment that adds rich, even color from roots to ends, perfect for covering grays, deepening your natural shade, or trying a bold new look.

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Color Glaze and Shine

Color glazing adds shine, enhances tone, and refreshes your hair color with a translucent, glossy finish—perfect for boosting vibrancy or blending grays with a soft, natural effect.

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All our professional hair color is ammonia-free and gluten-free!

Many professional hair color lines contain gluten-derived ingredients, which aren’t an issue for most people. However, our clients with Celiac disease or gluten sensitivity had shared that they often felt “a little off” after a color service. It makes sense—your skin is your body’s largest organ, and exposure to gluten-based ingredients during a service can have unintended effects. That’s why we’re proud to only offer gluten-free hair color and ammonia-free hair color - delivering rich, vibrant results without compromising your well-being.

Hair Color Correction

Whether you're dealing with unwanted brassiness, overlapping tones, or a box dye mishap, we specialize in hair color correction to restore your look. The process may involve multiple steps, such as removing unwanted pigment, re-balancing tones, or adding back depth and dimension. Every correction is customized based on your hair’s condition to ensure the healthiest approach to getting back on track.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between highlights and balayage?

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Highlights are achieved using foils to lighten specific sections of hair from root to tip for a more structured, uniform look. Balayage is a technique that creates subtle, not as bright dimension with a seamless grow-out.

How often do I need to touch up my hair color?

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It depends on the service. Root touch-ups for gray coverage or single-process color typically need maintenance every 4–6 weeks, while balayage and lived-in color can last 8–12 weeks or longer.

Will coloring my hair damage it?

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When done professionally with high-quality products, hair color shouldn’t cause breakage or damage. We use conditioning formulas and offer treatments to keep your hair healthy, strong, and shiny.

Can I go from dark hair to blonde in one session?

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Lightening dark hair to blonde is a process that may take multiple sessions to maintain hair health. Blonde hair is a journey, so why not enjoy all the phases.

What is a color glaze?

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A color glaze is a demi-permanent treatment that enhances tone, adds shine, and refreshes color without altering your natural base. It’s great for boosting vibrancy, blending grays, or adding richness to your hair.

Are blow-dry services included in the price of color services?

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All color services that we execute are finished with a treatment masque and a standard finishing blow dry service.

What is the best way to schedule my first visit?

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As a salon suite, we pride ourselves in providing one-on-one, attention to detail, salon services. Located in an intimate suite. Staying true to our culture we prefer direct contact. Via phone call, text message, email. The pre experience is just as important to us. The ability to answer questions to ensure you have the best experience is paramount. As a first time guest having custom color services you will receive 50% off of your services.

Planning a new hair color? Start the consultation process by submitting this form.

Answer a few questions so that we can get to know your hair and what you're wanting to do or change. Once we receive your form, we'll contact you to either set up a consultation (in person or by Zoom) or book an appointment.

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Hair Color Testimonials

Lisa R
I have been going to Gina for MANY YEARS. She is the best! Best coloring, foils, hair cuts, products, etc. And she is always going for the best education and techniques on coloring, foils, products.
Denora Perez
Gina is beyond AMAZING!! When I can go weeks with everyone thinking I just stepped out of the salon, that is a definite nod to her skills. I pray she NEVER leaves the state of Connecticut because my hair has never looked better! I can’t begin to list how many salons I have been to and they have never had a true understanding of MY hair! Gina individualizes YOUR needs and will always go above and beyond to help you care for your hair in between visits! She has been flexible with my schedule and has been extremely accommodating. I am not a body in a chair or next on her list. I am a friend she wants to feel and look her best!! THANK YOU, GINA
Katie R
Gina fixed my hair and corrected old brassy highlights
Amanda
Can’t reccomend Gina enough ! She has been doing my hair for 10 plus years and each time I leave feeling renewed, confident and empowered. She is an AMAZINGLY talented colorist and a master of her craft. Her new salon suite has an awesome vibe that allows you to indulge in luxury and feel like you are getting star treatment !
Laurie M
If you want vivids, this is your girl,I simply told her green and black with a few inspo photos and she nailed it.