Elevate Salon + Spa fixes color and haircuts that didn't turn out the way you hoped, at 1208 Carlton Ave in Belmont, Charlottesville. Color correction starts with a consultation, where your stylist looks at your hair and hears its history. New to the area and nervous about trying a salon again? That consultation is the easiest first step.
What should I do after a bad color or haircut somewhere else?
First, stop trying to fix it at home. Box dye over a brassy result, or trimming uneven layers yourself, usually adds another problem to solve. Take clear photos of your hair in daylight, note anything you know about what was used, such as box dye, a gloss or bleach, and how long ago it happened, and text them to us at 434-208-1892.
Then come in for a consultation. Your stylist will look closely, may suggest a test strand, and will tell you what's realistic in one visit and what may take longer. A cut that went too short can't grow back faster, but shape can be rebuilt from the length you have. Our color correction page covers the techniques we use.
How do I find a colorist I trust after moving to Charlottesville?
Pay attention to how a salon handles your first visit. At Elevate, every service begins with a consultation, and appointments are one to one, so your stylist isn't splitting time with another guest. We'll ask about the salon you left, what you loved about your old color, and what went wrong. Bring photos from a time your hair looked right to you; they tell us more than any color name. Guests come to us from across Charlottesville and Albemarle County, from Downtown Charlottesville to Crozet. Our new guest page shows what your first appointment looks like, start to finish.
How do I fit a correction that takes more than one visit into my schedule?
By planning the sessions together from the start. Bigger corrections can take more than one visit, with a gloss and bonding treatment in between so your hair stays healthy. Evening and Sunday appointments help here: we're open until 9 pm Wednesday through Friday and from noon to 7 pm on Sunday. Each session ends with a refining gloss and a blowdry, so you go back to your week looking put together, even midway through the plan. Correction is priced by time and product, so see the Service Menu for current rates, then book a consultation.
How do I find Elevate if I'm still learning my way around Charlottesville?
Look for a restored 1924 Craftsman house at 1208 Carlton Ave in Belmont. In our own words, we're tucked behind Cactus and Red Lantern, a short stroll from The Local, Tavola and Belle Café. Pull into our dedicated parking lot; the main entrance is right beside the driveway, and bike parking is at the patio pavilion.
If you get turned around, text us instead of calling, since blow dryers are loud. Once you're inside, the Guest Care Team will offer you a latte or sparkling water while you settle in and tell us your hair story.
