Akila colour correction
Zara finds what went wrong first.
For banding, brass, root mismatch, or old colour build-up. Zara traces what happened to your colour before deciding the safest way to fix it. Corrections start from $250.
4.8on Google
Corrections photographed in the salon.
Examples of tone, depth, brightness, and finish photographed in the salon.
A real correction, start to finish. Damaged, uneven colour brought back to one even tone in the same visit.
History, strength, plan. In that order.
Zara checks the colour history, condition, and target shade before deciding what should happen today. For frizz and less time styling, see how Zara assesses smoothing options.
- HistoryBox colour, toner, lightener, remover, henna, and grow-out.
- StrengthPorosity, dryness, fragile ends, and how gently the colour can move.
- PlanTone, lift, fill, darken, or stage the correction across more than one visit.
Colour correction starts from $250. How far it goes past that depends on how much colour has to move and whether it is safe to do in one visit. Zara names the exact total at the assessment.
Common cases Zara sees before a colour correction:
- 01Banding or patchy tone
- 02Brass or warmth spikes
- 03Root and length mismatch
- 04Build-up or fragile ends
If the hair is not ready, Zara stages the plan instead of forcing it in one visit.
Colour clients mention the result.
Named Google reviews where colour, grey coverage, blonde work, or the final result are the reason they came back.
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Colour request ★★★★★
"Asked for cherry red and got the perfect colour."
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Grey coverage ★★★★★
"The team at Akila helped me choose a colour that would cover my grey."
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Blonde colour ★★★★★
"Great blonde colour! Will be back."
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Colour result ★★★★★
"They really listened to what we wanted and delivered perfectly."
More colour work at Akila.
Frequently asked
Quick answers about consultations, timing, and booking. See also balayage in Oakleigh and Akila's price list.
Do I need a consultation for colour correction?
Yes. It is how Zara rules out further damage before she commits to a direction.
Can I have a fixed quote before the colour is mixed?
Yes. Nothing gets opened until you have agreed the number together. If a staged plan is safer, she sets out the timeline first.
Can all correction issues be fixed in one visit?
Not always. Banding, brass, colour build-up, and fragile ends can need staged correction. Zara will explain what can safely happen now and what should wait.
What if my hair is too fragile for immediate correction?
Zara will pause and choose the gentler first step. That may mean toning, treatment, or booking the correction across more than one appointment.
What should I tell Zara before the consultation?
Tell Zara about box colour, toner, lightener, henna, colour remover, keratin, or smoothing treatments. Photos of your current hair and goal colour also help.
Book the safest next step.
Your appointment starts with the assessment. Every correction starts with an honest look at what went wrong. You will know the plan and the price before Zara starts.
10 Station Street, Oakleigh. Two minutes from the station. Free street parking.