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Color correction in Fairfax. Honest, careful, transparent.

Bad box dye. Brassy blonde. Faded fantasy. Bring it in — Romy is the colorist other Fairfax salons send their hardest cases to. From $350. Consultation required.

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Quick Answer

Color correction at Romy Salon starts at $350 and requires a free 20-minute consultation first (in person or via video). Common corrections we do: removing black box dye to go blonde, fixing brassy highlights, recovering hair after a botched bleach, neutralizing unwanted tones, and rescuing fashion colors that washed out wrong. Olaplex bond-builder is included in every step. Most corrections take 4–7 hours in a single session — some are split across two visits for hair safety.

What makes our color correction different

Not a service. A rescue mission.

Free consultation first

We do not quote blind. 20 minutes in person or video before you commit. You get a written estimate, the plan, and the realistic outcome — including what we cannot do.

Honest about timelines

Some corrections take 1 session. Some take 3. We tell you up front. Going from black box dye to platinum in 3 hours is a Pinterest fantasy — we won't sell it.

Olaplex included, every step

Bond-builder is non-negotiable on corrections. You won't see it as an upcharge on your bill. It's part of how we work.

No judgment

You're not the first person who tried a box dye at 2am. You're not the first person who left another salon in tears. Romy is here to fix it, not lecture you.

Pricing

Color correction menu

All pricing is post-consultation. Olaplex bond-builder included. Final quote depends on length, density, starting condition, and desired result.

Tone CorrectionRemoving brass, neutralizing unwanted warmth, fixing too-cool tones. 2–3 hours.
From $350
Color RemovalLifting box dye, fashion color buildup, dark color that needs to go. 3–5 hours.
From $450
Full Box-Dye CorrectionRemoving years of at-home color and rebuilding it as a healthy blonde or balayage. 5–7 hours.
From $625
Multi-Session CorrectionWhen safety requires splitting the work across two appointments 2–6 weeks apart.
From $750
Fashion Color RescueFaded pinks/blues/silvers that turned the wrong color. 3–5 hours.
From $425

Best for: at-home box dye disasters · brassy blondes · faded fashion colors · botched bleach · grown-out salon highlights · pre-bridal corrections

Which correction do you need?

A decision guide.

If your hair isRecommended serviceSessionsStarting price
Brassy or too warmTone Correction1$350
Faded color or buildupColor Removal1$450
Box dye, want to go blondeFull Box-Dye Correction1–2$625
Damaged from prior bleachMulti-Session2–3$750
Pink/blue/silver gone wrongFashion Color Rescue1$425
Bad highlights from another salonTone or Color Removal1–2$350–$625
What to expect

From consult to reveal.

I.

Free consultation

20 minutes. Photos, history, goal, realistic outcome. Written quote.

II.

The deposit

25% holds your appointment. Refundable up to 48 hours before.

III.

The day

4–7 hours typically. Lunch included for sessions over 5 hours. WiFi is fast.

IV.

Bond repair + tone

Olaplex finishing, custom gloss, deep condition. The hair leaves stronger than it arrived.

V.

Aftercare

Take-home product, written maintenance plan, free 14-day toner refresh if needed.

Areas served

Color correction for all of Northern Virginia.

Clients drive from across NoVA for color correction. Free street parking in Old Town Fairfax.

Fairfax
Vienna
Oakton
Fairfax Station
Burke
Centreville
Reston
Arlington
Falls Church
Alexandria
Annandale
McLean
Common questions

Before you commit.

How much does color correction cost in Fairfax?
Color correction at Romy Salon starts at $350 and can reach $800+ depending on the starting condition, desired result, and time required. After the complimentary consultation, you receive a written quote before any chemical service begins. No surprise pricing — ever.
Do I need a consultation before booking?
Yes. Color corrections are too complex to quote blind. Email two photos in natural daylight to info@romysalon.com or schedule a free 20-minute video consultation. Romy will assess your hair condition, plan the multi-step approach, and quote accurately before you commit.
How long does a color correction take?
Anywhere from 4 to 7 hours in a single session, or split across two sessions a few weeks apart for hair safety. Removing dark box dye to go blonde is the longest process — sometimes 8 hours total. Removing brass takes 2-3 hours.
Will my hair be damaged?
Olaplex bond-builder is included in every step of every color correction at no extra charge. Romy will refuse a service that would compromise your hair integrity — and tell you the truth instead. We have walked guests through 3-session corrections specifically to avoid breakage.
Can you fix at-home color disasters?
Yes — about 40% of our color corrections are at-home box-dye fixes. Black box dye, faded reds that turned orange, DIY bleach jobs that went brassy, accidental color buildup. There is no shame in showing up. Romy has seen it all.
What if I had a salon do my color and it went wrong?
Bring photos of the original goal and the result you got. We work with what is on your head now, not what was promised. Romy will not speak ill of another stylist — but she will fix it.

Ready for the honest plan?

Free 20-minute consultation. No commitment. Bring your photos.

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Page last updated: May 28, 2026
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