Hair color · Belltown, Seattle, WA

Hair Color

All over color, root touch-ups, glosses and playful accents, matched to you.

Three styling chairs and black wood stations against a pale wood wall at The Collage Salon in Seattle, WA

Hair color is an all over or roots only color service that changes, deepens or refreshes your shade. All over color includes a root touch-up and a color-balancing gloss, while single process color covers new growth at the roots. The Collage Salon offers hair color in Belltown, Seattle, along with gloss add-ons, fashion color add-ons and hair tinsel.

Who is hair color for?

All over color suits anyone who wants one even shade from root to end: covering gray, going richer or warmer, or moving a few shades in a new direction. It includes a root touch-up and a color-balancing gloss, so the new color sits evenly with your existing lengths. Your stylist will help you pick a shade that works with your skin tone and natural base.

Single process color, also called roots only, keeps an existing shade fresh. If new growth is starting to show or gray is coming through at your part, this is your maintenance appointment. It is easy to book on a regular rhythm.

Want something smaller? A gloss add-on refreshes color with a haircut or blowout. A fashion color add-on gives you a temporary pop of vibrant color, and hair tinsel adds 10 pieces of sparkle.

  • 1. Consultation

    Your stylist asks what you want, what you have used on your hair before, and how much upkeep fits your life. They look at your natural base, your gray and any old color in your lengths. Be honest about box dye or henna, since past color changes how new color behaves.

  • 2. Application

    Your stylist mixes a formula for your hair and applies it in sections. For single process, color goes on your new growth only. For all over color, your roots are touched up and your lengths are refreshed, so the shade is even from scalp to ends.

  • 3. Processing and rinse

    The color processes while you relax with herbal tea. Your stylist checks it as it develops, then rinses and shampoos your hair. Processing varies with the formula and your hair, so your stylist will tell you how long to plan for when you book.

  • 4. Gloss and finish

    All over color finishes with a color-balancing gloss that evens out tone and adds shine. Your stylist then checks the final shade with you in good light and recommends home care to help your color stay rich and keep fading to a minimum.

How often do you need a root touch-up?

That depends on how fast your hair grows and how much contrast there is between your color and your natural shade. Gray coverage and big changes from your natural color usually show new growth sooner than shades close to your own. Gray often shows first at the part and temples.

Try not to let it go too long. If your touch-up is more than six weeks overdue, extra product may be needed, and it may be charged. Booking your next appointment before you leave makes it easier to stay on track.

Between color appointments, a gloss add-on with a haircut or blowout is a good way to refresh tone and shine, especially if your ends start to look dull.

How do you keep hair color from fading?

Hold off a little before your first wash after coloring, then use a gentle shampoo made for color-treated hair. Wash with cool or lukewarm water, since hot water lets color escape faster. A cooler rinse at the end helps smooth the cuticle.

Turn your heat tools down and use heat protection every time. Sun and chlorine fade color too, so wear a hat outdoors and wet your hair with clean water before swimming.

Red and copper shades fade fastest and gain the most from a gloss between visits. Ask your stylist which products suit your shade. Our retail shelves carry Oribe, Kevin Murphy, La Biosthetique and Hairstory. A good color-safe conditioner makes a real difference.

Hair color, highlights or balayage: which is right for you?

Choose all over or single process color when you want one solid shade or steady gray coverage. Choose highlights when you want foiled brightness and dimension throughout. Choose balayage for a softer, hand-painted look that grows out gently. Your stylist can explain how these services can work together, too.

Listed prices are starting prices, and your final price depends on your hair's length, density and texture. See current pricing on our service menu. Not sure which fits? Book a free consultation, or pick a stylist from our team whose color work you like. We ask for a full day's notice if you need to cancel or reschedule, and a cancellation fee may apply.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does all over color cover gray hair?

All over color can cover gray, and it includes a root touch-up and a color-balancing gloss for an even result. How it looks depends on how much gray you have and how stubborn it is. Your stylist will explain what to expect at your consultation.

What is the difference between all over color and single process?

Single process color, or roots only, colors your new growth to match the shade you already have. All over color covers your roots, refreshes your lengths and includes a color-balancing gloss. If your ends look faded or brassy compared with your roots, all over color is usually the better fit.

What is a gloss add-on?

A gloss add-on refreshes your color and adds shine, and it is booked with a haircut or blowout. It can tone down brassiness, enrich a faded shade or simply make color look glossy and new again. It is a lighter step than a full color appointment and a good in-between refresh.

What is hair tinsel?

Hair tinsel is an add-on of 10 pieces of sparkle placed into your hair. The thin, shiny strands catch the light as you move, which makes them fun for parties, holidays, concerts and birthdays. Ask your stylist about placement so the sparkle shows where you want it.

Can I get hair color if my scalp is sensitive?

Tell your stylist before booking if your scalp is sensitive, itchy or tends to react to products. If you have a skin condition or take medications that affect your skin, check with your doctor first. Your stylist can then talk through your options and what to expect at your consultation.

Glass storefront of The Collage Salon lit up at night in Belltown, Seattle, WA

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Book Now online for color at our Belltown salon, a few blocks from the Space Needle. Want more dimension? Explore highlights or balayage, and see current pricing on our service menu. New to us? A free consultation is a good place to start.

On our service menu: All Over Color, Single Process Color / Roots Only, Color and Haircut, Color with Gloss and Haircut, Gloss Add-On, Fashion Color Add-On, Hair Tinsel, Hair Tinsel Add-On.

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