Hair Coloring, Does Having A Certified Colorist Make A Difference?

For clients looking to get their hair colored rather it be a total color change to adding some highlights, many go to a salon without the slightest idea of the professional level of the hair colorist working on their hair. Many hairstylists just have basic hair color training from the school or academy which varies on proficiency from school to school. The question that comes to play is “Would you rather have an intern operating on you or a real doctor?” because that is what it really comes down to. There are horror stories of clients going into a salon for color enhancements and coming out extremely unhappy with the results like purple hues, wrong colors, and damage hair.

Hair coloring is a complex process that requires knowledge of how color works on hair, different methods of coloring to produce various results, and an aesthetic touch to bring out the hair color to its best. There are different ways hairstylists can gain knowledge in this field and that is through ongoing education and training. Hair colorist can also become certified with the American Board of Certified Haircolorists through an examination process. Obtaining more knowledge on hair coloring and becoming certified at various levels insures that the hair colorist is experienced and knows how to add, enhance, and repair any color hair.

True color specialists usually attend several educational programs from the various sources available. These include courses on hair coloring, hair coloring techniques, color chart theory, tints and double foil method, hair color repair, and a list of others offered through training centers like the Vidal Sassoon Academy, Toni&Guy classes on hair coloring, and workshops at the Schwarzkopf Academy. All these extra sessions are hands on training to give the color specialist a broader range of skills to meet the many needs of clientele.

Some of the training produces certifications, diploma, or some other type of acknowledgement of taking the session. The American Board Certified Haircolorist is just another one of these that shows proficiency in hair coloring but not on the skill level of the candidate. What clients need to look for in a professional hair colorist is not really being certified but for a progression in education of hair coloring through courses, workshops, seminars, and other options. Clients can request to see certification papers or diplomas form institutions as well as sample hair coloring work.