How do you determine whether a client needs a color correction vs. a glaze to refresh tone?

How do you determine whether a client needs a color correction vs. a glaze to refresh tone?

• A. If the level is correct but tone is off, use glaze; if level needs change, use color correction with controlled lift.
• B. If the color is too dark, use glaze; if too light, color correction.
• C. Always use color correction regardless.
• D. Use glaze only for grey hair.

Answer: (A)

The key idea is to match the service to what needs changing: the level (how light or dark the hair is) or the tone (the color quality and undertone). When the current level is already at the target but the tone is off, a glaze is the right choice. A glaze deposits a translucent color to refine the shade, correct undesired undertones, and refresh shine without lifting or altering how light the hair sits. If the level itself needs to change—either lightening or darkening to reach the desired point—then you need color correction with controlled lift. This approach carefully adjusts the level in steps to protect the hair, and you can follow up with deposit to tune the tone. So, glaze for tone refresh when the level is correct; color correction when you must adjust the level.

The key idea is to match the service to what needs changing: the level (how light or dark the hair is) or the tone (the color quality and undertone). When the current level is already at the target but the tone is off, a glaze is the right choice. A glaze deposits a translucent color to refine the shade, correct undesired undertones, and refresh shine without lifting or altering how light the hair sits. If the level itself needs to change—either lightening or darkening to reach the desired point—then you need color correction with controlled lift. This approach carefully adjusts the level in steps to protect the hair, and you can follow up with deposit to tune the tone. So, glaze for tone refresh when the level is correct; color correction when you must adjust the level.