If you’re someone who colors their hair, you know the importance of keeping up with regular touch-up appointments. But what happens when you miss one or more of those appointments? It will cost you more money in the long run and leave your hair looking suboptimal.

First, missing a touch-up appointment can cause your hair color to fade faster. This means that when you finally make it to the salon, you may need to have your hair re-colored, which can be time-consuming and costly.

Additionally, skipping touch-up appointments can lead to uneven hair color. Your roots may grow out differently than the rest of your hair, resulting in a patchy or mismatched look. To fix this, you may need to have your hair re-colored multiple times, which can add to the cost.

Furthermore, missing touch-up appointments can also damage your hair. Regular maintenance is necessary for the chemicals in your hair color to prevent your hair from becoming dry and brittle. This can lead to breakage and split ends, requiring additional treatments and repair salon visits.

There are a few reasons why getting your hair touched up can cost more if you wait longer than recommended. First, the longer you wait, the more regrowth you’ll have. This means that your stylist will have to spend more time and use more products to cover all of your roots, which can drive up the price of your service.

Second, the longer you go between touch-ups, the more noticeable the regrowth will be. This can require your stylist to use more products and take more time to blend the new color with your existing color, which can also increase the cost of your service.

Third, the longer you go between touch-ups, the more your hair may have been exposed to the elements, such as sunlight and chlorine. This can cause your hair to become dry, damaged, and more difficult to color, which can make the touch-up process more time-consuming and costly.

Overall, it’s best to touch up your roots every 4-6 weeks to maintain your desired color and avoid paying more for a longer, more expensive touch-up process. By keeping up with regular appointments, you’ll be able to keep your hair looking its best and save money in the long run.

Keeping up with your appointment regimen will avoid extra costs and potential damage to your hair. Not only will this save you money, but it will also keep your hair looking and feeling its best.

So the next time you’re tempted to skip a touch-up appointment, remember the potential consequences. Your wallet (and your hair) will thank you.

At Gabriela’s Hair Studio, we will schedule a touch appointment with you after your service. Our goal is to keep you on a hair color regimen that is affordable and keeps your hair looking its best. Your hair is an investment that makes you feel great and projects itself onto the world around you.

If you are not a current customer and live in Northwest Arkansas, make an appointment today.