Dusty Lavender to Vivid Violet Hair Color in Howell, NJ
Dusty Lavender to Vivid Violet Hair Color in Howell, NJ
Fashion hair color can fade over time, and pastel or muted shades are especially prone to losing their vibrancy between appointments. When a guest came into Aurelio Salon & Spa in Howell, NJ with a very faded, dusty lavender color, she was ready for something deeper and more vivid. After a thorough consultation, she decided to go with a rich, deep violet — a bold step up from the washed-out pastel she had been working with.
The Challenge: Faded Pastel Color
Pastel fashion colors are beautiful when fresh but can fade quickly, often leaving behind a dull, muted tone that is difficult to work over without evening out the porosity of the hair first. Uneven porosity — where some parts of the hair absorb color more readily than others — is one of the most common issues when working over previously colored hair. Without addressing it first, the new color can deposit unevenly and result in a patchy finish.
Step 1: Equalize Porosity
Before applying any color, the stylist sprayed the hair with a Structure Equalizer Spray throughout, starting at the nape. This product helps even out the porosity of the hair so that the color formula absorbs consistently from roots to ends. This step is especially important when working over faded fashion color, where sections of the hair may have absorbed and lost pigment at different rates.
Step 2: Formula A — Roots to Ends
With the porosity balanced, the stylist sectioned the hair into four quadrants and applied Formula A from roots to ends. The hair was then processed for 30 minutes. After processing, the hair was shampooed but not conditioned — conditioning at this stage would seal the cuticle and prevent Formula B from depositing properly in the next step. The hair was then blow-dried completely before moving forward.
Step 3: Formula B — Mid-Shaft, Ends, and New Growth
Once the hair was fully dry, the stylist re-sectioned into quadrants and applied Formula B to the mid-shaft and ends first, then worked it through the new growth. This two-step approach helps build depth and evenness throughout the hair. The hair was then processed for another 30 minutes before being shampooed and conditioned with Goldwell DualSenses Fade Stop shampoo and conditioner. Before styling, a DualSenses Color Locking Serum was applied to help seal in the new vivid violet tone.
The Finished Style
To complete the look, Goldwell styling products were used to add volume and body. The hair was blow-dried for lift, then finished with a light hairspray and a shine spray to enhance the depth and gloss of the vivid violet color. The result was a rich, deeply saturated violet that was a dramatic improvement over the faded lavender the guest walked in with.
Vivid and Fashion Hair Color at Aurelio Salon & Spa
Aurelio Salon & Spa offers vivid color, fashion color, color correction, balayage, highlights, and full women’s hair coloring services in Howell, NJ. To see more color transformations, visit our stylist gallery. You can also explore our guide to fashion hair color or view our full salon menu. New guests can check out our new client deals.
Call 732-303-0052 to ask about vivid color, fashion color, or color correction appointments at Aurelio Salon & Spa in Howell, NJ.