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Straight answers about hair color

The questions clients actually ask, answered the way Cait answers them in the chair.

  • How long does balayage take? Real appointment times About three hours, and here's exactly where that time goes.
  • Orange hair from box dye: why it happens and how to fix it Why it turned orange, why the drugstore fix won't work, and what actually fixes it.
  • What is a toner, and do you actually need one? The finishing step that turns brassy into the shade you actually asked for.
  • Balayage vs ombre: what's the difference? One is a technique, one is a look. Here's how to ask for what you actually want.
  • What is lived-in color? The low-maintenance look, explained The color that's designed for month three, not just day one.
  • How much does balayage cost in Baltimore? Real numbers, what changes the price, and why the quote comes before the color.
  • Balayage vs highlights: which one do you actually want? The difference in plain English, and how to pick the right one for your hair.
  • Grey blending for dark hair: how it actually works Your silver becomes part of the look instead of a three-week roots problem.

Got a question these don't answer? Text Cait or book now and ask in person.

Hair by Cait Bongiorno

Caitlyn Bongiorno, hair stylist & color specialist in Essex, MD. Balayage, blonding & color correction.

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Mane Street Hair Studio
1780 Eastern Blvd
Essex, MD 21221
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