Love the idea of a fresh hair color for fall? Maybe you’ve saved a rich brown shade or a soft golden blonde. Or you just want your current color to feel a little more like you.
At Pure Luxe, you can explore all-over color, highlights, and balayage at our Hardin Valley salon. Start with the look you love and the time you want to spend on upkeep. Those two things can help you choose your next step.
Find the part of a photo you love
A photo is a lovely place to start. Look at what draws you in. Is it the warm shade, the lighter pieces around the face, or the contrast between light and dark?
Try saving a few photos with one clear thing in common. A caramel ribbon through brown hair, for example, gives your stylist a more useful idea than “something for fall.” You can also bring a photo of a color you’d rather avoid.
You don’t have to name the shade or know which service to book. Describe what you see and how you’d like it to feel. Think soft and warm, bright and light, or rich and even.
A few ways to bring fall into your color
Fall can be a reason to try something new, but you don’t have to go darker. A small change may be just what you have in mind.
For brown hair, you might bring in photos of chestnut shades or caramel accents. If you love blonde, consider pictures with honey or golden tones. A copper shade may catch your eye if you’d like a warmer change.
These are ideas to talk through, rather than a promise of a certain result. Your starting color, past color, and hair’s condition all matter. The best place to begin is with what’s possible for your hair now.
Color, highlights, or balayage?
Our hair color menu offers several ways to change your look.
All-over color applies one color from roots to ends. It may suit a guest who wants an even shade. New-growth color focuses on the roots, which can help maintain a color you already enjoy.
Highlights add lighter pieces. Partial highlights focus on part of the head, while full highlights place them throughout. If you like your base color but want more brightness, this is a choice to explore.
Balayage uses hand-painted highlights for a soft blend. It may suit the gentle change you’ve saved in a photo. Ask how the look would grow out on your hair and what care it would need.
Choose a look you can enjoy between visits
Be honest about your routine. Would you enjoy regular color appointments, or do you need more time between them? How do you usually wear your hair?
Tell your stylist about past salon color, home dye, lightening, and other hair treatments. Mention any past reaction to hair dye, too. These details help make the conversation about your hair, rather than just the photo.
Ask for the full cost and a plan for upkeep before you choose. Our salon menu lists starting prices. Confirm the services in your visit and any extra charges, such as toner, when you book.
Keep a little care in your fall routine
Coloring and lightening can leave hair dry or brittle. Talk through your hair’s condition before making a big change. A look you love should come with clear advice on caring for it.
Sun care still matters after summer. A wide-brimmed hat helps protect colored hair when you spend time outside. Ask your stylist which home-care products fit your hair and color, rather than buying a whole new routine at once.
A few questions before your color visit
Can I keep my blonde hair for fall?
Of course. Fall color is a choice, not a rule. Bring photos of the blonde shades you like and talk about whether you want warmth, brightness, or a small refresh.
What if I want to change a color I don’t like?
Our menu includes color correction by consultation. Tell us what was used on your hair and what you’d like to change, so the right first visit can be planned.
Where should I book a hair color appointment?
Our salon is at 10780 Hardin Valley Road in Knoxville. Downtown West is our medspa location. If you’re unsure which service to select, call Guest Services at 865-474-7873.
A Knoxville salon with roots here
Pure Luxe Salon, Spa & Medspa opened in Knoxville in November 2009. Our Hardin Valley home brings salon, spa, and medspa services together, while Downtown West offers medspa care.
Let’s bring your fall look together
Bring the photo you love and the questions on your mind. We’d love to help you find a color that feels right for you. Book your next Pure Luxe appointment, or call Guest Services if you’d like help choosing your service.