A Redken Stylist has special skills resulting from years of training and experience. That expertise, combined with Redken's high-performance hair color products, is the foundation for perfect color results. Following your consultation, your stylist will create your personalized color formulation and use advanced application procedures to give you looks that aren't available anywhere else. You'll walk out with head-turning hair!

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Get  Expert  Advice

Did you know about all the education opportunities for stylists – even AFTER they completed beauty school? Redken stylists not only gain years of experience working behind the chair, but they also take Redken classes to advance their skills and knowledge of hair design and hair color throughout their careers.

 

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Beware of  Diversion
 

What is diversion? That’s when products are sold in “unauthorized” places such as local supermarkets, drugstores, discount stores or online.  These diverted products could be counterfeit, diluted or expired formulas which may not be safe to use.  To learn more about diversion click here.

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Before The Salon

Good communication with your stylist is essential for getting the color you want. A few minutes of pre-salon prep can help you explain your goals, and ensure that your stylist understands your desired result.

Things to know before you go:​

 

 

• Try to walk into the salon with your everyday "look," so your stylist can get a feel for what you're comfortable with.

•  If you have the time, do a little research into color science. Knowing the difference between terms like demi-permanent and permanent color can help you and your stylist communicate more efficiently. Study up with Redken's glossary.​

• Your stylist is there to work with you to achieve beautiful color. The more you can explain what you want, the better the collaboration will be.

• If you are going in for "corrective color"—to correct color results you are unhappy with from a prior coloring experience—be prepared for a longer visit, as your stylist may need to remove old color and then recolor your hair. 

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Salon Prep Check List

 

Bring your inspiration: Photographs and examples of haircolor you love will help you and your stylist explore your color options—and ensure that you both mean the same thing when you say, "honey blonde," or "scarlet red."

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Know your history: Be prepared to tell your stylist about any prior color services, whether it was highlights last year or a color gloss last month.

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Trust Your Stylist: Listen to your stylist's expert opinion. During your color consultation, he or she will consider your desired result, then evaluate your hair's condition and look at your skin tone and coloring in order to create your custom color formulation.

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Ask questions: If you hear a color term you don't understand, don't hesitate to ask your stylist for an explanation. Remember to inquire about maintenance—how often you'll need to return to the salon for touchups, and how to best maintain your color at home between visits with Redken haircare products.