Best hair color and highlights in Mission Valley
From beachy sun-kissed California blondes to sultry, rich brunettes, Elle is an expert colorist specializing in tones that appear to glow from within. No matter your starting shade or desired result, Elle ensures that her Mission Valley hair color clients experience results that complement their look and make them feel more beautiful.
From subtle glazes to stubborn greys, Elle has you (and your roots!) covered.
Professional Color Services
Color Retouch/Grey Coverage:
Single process color. Each color service begins with a complete consultation and hair analysis. A color retouch entails applying color to the roots only, usually a permanent or semi-permanent color to cover or blend grey / white hair. You'll be shampooed and styled before you walk out the door! (1.5-2 hours on average; depending on your density, previous chemical work, or the length of regrowth this process may take shorter or longer). **The color price changes when it requires double applications for longer roots to retouch.
All Over Color:
Single Process color. Each color service begins with a complete consultation and hair analysis. Looking to change your hair color to one solid color? This is the service for you. An "All Over Color" entails one solid color, usually a permanent or a semi-permanent, applying to all of your hair (roots to ends; no dimension) either lighter or darker. You'll be shampooed and styled before you walk out the door! (2 hours on average; depending on your density, previous chemical work, or the length of regrowth this process may take shorter or longer). **The color price changes when it requires double applications for longer roots to retouch.
Tonal Refresh:
In between color services, book a toner or gloss service to eliminate or adjust unwanted color or brassiness, or to add richness to your already colored or highlighted hair, or for simply just shine. It will last 4-8 weeks. (5-20 minutes on average).
Classic Partial Highlight:
Each color service begins with a complete consultation and hair analysis. Partial Highlight entails adding dimension and texture to your hair color with highlights and lowlights. The foils are placed on only part of your hair, generally from ear to ear and from fringe to the crown, to give you dimension and texture. You will see your natural color peeking through from the back and around the nape of the neck. You'll be shampooed and styled before you walk out the door. (2.5 hours+ on average; depending on your density, previous chemical work, or the length of regrowth this process may take shorter or longer). Recommended every 16 weeks in between a Full highlight.
Classic Full Highlight:
A full highlight entails adding dimension and texture to your hair color with highlights and lowlights. The foils are placed on throughout your entire head, generally from ear to ear and from fringe to neck, to give you dimension and texture. Perfect for those who are a fan of the high ponytail. You'll be shampooed and styled before you walk out the door! (3 hours+ on average; depending on your density, previous chemical work, or the length of regrowth this process may take shorter or longer).
Partial Blonding Balayage Experience:
A low maintenance, "face -framing" lived-in, free-hand partial balayage (or foiliage) technique that gives an extremely natural "rooty" look. The word balayage comes from the French term “to sweep” and perfectly describes how the highlight color is applied to the hair. The ultimate goal is to create that flawless transition (soft-growout) of impeccable hues that give a candid, subtle, sun-kissed look to vibrant browns and blondes.This includes your base color (root smudge, root melt or shadow root), along with gloss/toner and blowdry style. (3.5-4 hours+ on average; depending on your density, previous chemical work, or the length of regrowth this process may take shorter or longer).
Full Blonding Balayage Experience:
A low maintenance, lived-in, free-hand full balayage (or foiliage) technique that gives an extremely natural "rooty" look. The word balayage comes from the French term “to sweep” and perfectly describes how the highlight color is applied to the hair. The ultimate goal is to create that flawless transition (soft-growout) of impeccable hues that give a candid, subtle, sun-kissed look to vibrant browns and blondes.This includes your base color root melt along with gloss/toner and blowdry style. Achieve the california blonde you've always wanted!
(5 hours+ on average; depending on your density, previous chemical work, or the length of regrowth this process may take shorter or longer).
Difference between semi-permanent, demi-permanent, and permanent
Semi-permanent hair color does not contain peroxide so it can not lift the hair, therefore it can only make the hair darker and not lighter. The color will only last about six to twelve shampoos because it only deposits the hair color on the outermost layer of the hair. This is a good choice to try if you are afraid you may not like the color. Also, semi-permanent will enhance the shine and condition of the hair since it is not lifting.
Demi-Permanent hair color contains low amounts of peroxide which unlike semi-permanent, it can lighten the hair slightly. Demi-permanent deposits the color between the cuticle and cortex, therefore, making it last longer, anywhere from 12 – 26 washes.
Permanent hair color just as the name suggests, it is a permanent hair color and will last until the colored strands grow out. Permanent hair color can lighten hair up to 4 levels anything more than that is not recommended as it can cause damage to the hair.
FAQs
What goes on before and during your color service is just as important as what comes after. Using correct high quality products are very important. Avoid products from drugstores or third party companies such as Amazon, those products are diluted or tampered with. Only buy directly from the source or through an authorized salon retailer. Products that are color safe or and also pH-balanced focus are ideal. No sulfates! Products that are sulfate free will prove to enhance and extend the life of hair color. Porous hair will also cause fast color fading due to open or blown out cuticles in the hair shaft.
If you are coloring your hair for the first time, you should go to a licensed professional . A professional hairstylist will be able to consult with you on what color would look best with your skin tone and to ensure that your hair will get the desired results you are looking for without damaging it.
If you are using a permanent hair color you have to lift the hair using hydrogen peroxide (developer). This process raises or opens up the cuticle layer of the hair to allow the color molecules to penetrate the cortex depositing the color which could damage the hair if not done properly. If you use the wrong level of peroxide or if you constantly change your hair color (over-processing), this is what will cause damage to your hair. However, if you use a semi-permanent or demi-permanent they will help add extra shine and condition to the hair but will only last a couple of shampoos.
After you receive your color service, wait at least 24 hours before shampooing your hair…48 hours is even better. Try and limit your washing to 3 times a week, especially if you have a more intense color like, red.
If you are trying to go from a dark shade color to a light shade of color, you will need to bleach the hair. To lighten the hair, you have to use some type of bleach or peroxide to remove the pigment in the hair. Once the pigment is removed, the hair cuticle lifts allowing the hair color to be absorbed.
Yes, as long as your hair is in good condition, you can get a color service and highlights all on the same day.
