Ombre is a gradient color technique — darker at the root, gradually lightening through the mid-shaft and ends. Unlike balayage, which is hand-painted with a soft, sun-kissed feel, ombre creates a more defined, intentional transition from dark to light.

Classic ombre stays in the natural color spectrum (brunette to caramel, black to copper). Reverse ombre flips it — light root to darker ends — and is a popular option for guests transitioning out of bleached ends.

Classic ombre starts at $160+. Bold fashion color (pinks, blues, copper, anything outside the natural spectrum) starts at $300+ and may require multiple sessions depending on your starting level.

Final price depends on hair length, density, the artist working with you, and how much lift is needed to reach your color goal. Your consultation will quote a firm price before any color is mixed.

Bold fashion colors are direct-deposit pigments that don't penetrate the hair the way traditional color does. Most colors fade noticeably after 4-8 weeks. Pastels fade fastest; reds and coppers hold longest; blues and purples sit in the middle.

Plan to come back every 4-8 weeks for a refresh, and use cool-water washes and color-safe sulfate-free shampoo at home. Hot showers and over-washing are what kills bold color fastest.

Yes — always for fashion color. Your colorist needs to assess your hair's condition, your starting level, your color history, and your goal in person before quoting a plan. Some fashion color goals need staging across two or more sessions.

The consultation is also where we set realistic expectations. A photo of someone with bright copper hair might look achievable, but if their starting level was a level 7 and yours is a level 3, the path is very different.

Usually yes, but it depends on what's on your hair. Box dye, henna, and previous bleach all behave differently from professional color, and your colorist needs to assess what's there before planning the lift.

For previously colored hair, the path to bold fashion color often takes two or more sessions: one to lift and tone, another to apply the fashion color. The consultation will lay out the full timeline and cost so you can plan.

The fashion color itself (the actual pigment deposit) doesn't damage hair. What can cause damage is the lift required to get your hair light enough to take the color — fashion shades need a clean, light canvas to read true.

We use bond-building additives in every lift and recommend a strict at-home routine for fashion color guests: weekly bond treatments, sulfate-free shampoo, heat protectant, and limiting hot tools. Done right, the hair stays healthy through the full color cycle.

Classic ombre runs 3-4 hours from start to finish. Bold fashion color can run 4-6 hours, and significantly longer if a separate lift session is needed first.

First-time guests should plan for the longer end of the range to give the artist time for the consultation and a careful first application. We'll confirm your total time block when you book.

Ombre is a defined gradient — a more visible transition from a darker root to lighter ends. Balayage is hand-painted dimension scattered through the hair, designed to look like sun-kissed natural highlights with no clear line.

Ombre reads more graphic and intentional. Balayage reads more lived-in and natural. Different looks, different vibes — your consultation will land on the right one for what you're going for.