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| - I'm really quite impressed. I had a hair disaster on 11/29/14 @ another establishment with a certified Aveda Educator, self-proclaimed Color Specialist, the Cosmetology Team Lead, and the 2014 Aveda Institute Phoenix Champion winner (Angie Perino Nelson). She turned the crown of my head Polar Bear White and then toned all 3 feet of my honey blond hair with natural sun-kissed highlights in 10-N plus Light Yellow Orange toner. The result: I looked like I had a color mullet with the business part in monochromatic yet streaky Electric Butter Yellow and the party part in yellow straw. My hair was not in shades of blond but in shades of yellow.
I was having a very hard time trusting anyone with my hair, so I sought 4 color correction consultations with 4 senior-most color specialists at highly rated Aveda salons around the Phoenix Valley. Meanwhile, I washed my hair daily and watched the yellow somewhat fade away.
I finally chose Distinctive's owner and master sylist, Ashley Hamilton. She advised me not to do any drastic color correction and wait and see how much of the semi-permanent toner would wash out in the next few months. In the meantime, she added color back into my crown with deposits-only color in order to break up the ultra fake, monochromatic look with honey-colored lowlights. She also toned the crown of my head after adding the lowlights so that the top would better blend with the bottom 2'7" of my hair.
I was speechless. My hair had no band and looked natural. It had a soft wheat-colored look from root-to-tip. Although I'm still mourning the loss of my original color and significant multi-dimensionality, I am happy with Ashley Hamilton's correction. I fully believe she saved my hair! The visit was on the pricey side, but like most things in life, YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. Thank you, Ashley Hamilton and Distinctive Salon.
PS My Up-do photos were taken before the hair disaster
2/27/2016: UPDATE: I went back today for roots-only color & a mild crown-only correction. Ashley busted through my new growth & the band in my crown to create a seamless, natural head of hair! She also did a deep conditioning treatment, trimmed the ends, & suggested great products for me to use at home. I've been using Distinctive since 2012 & won't be going anywhere else in the future for hair services.
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