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Hair Consultation in Princeton & West Windsor Township, NJ

A one-on-one conversation to map out the right cut, color and care plan for you.

Before a big change — corrective color, a first-time balayage, a major cut, or a retexturing treatment — Dawn sits down with you first to look at your hair in person and set real expectations on timing, process, and cost, rather than guessing from a photo you bring in.

A consultation is the right first step if you're not sure which service fits what you want, especially for anything involving lightening, correcting previous color, or a significant texture change. It's a short, no-pressure appointment on its own, separate from the service itself, so there's time to actually talk it through.

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What to expect

How a Consultation Works

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We Start With a Conversation

Before anything else, we talk through your hair history, your goals, and what's realistic for your hair type and lifestyle.

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Color Options, Side by Side

If color is on the table, we hold swatches right up against your hair so you can see exactly how a shade will look before committing.

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A Close Look at Your Hair's Condition

We examine your hair's current texture and condition up close, which shapes what treatments or services make sense before we move forward.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a consultation required before every service?

No — it's recommended specifically before major changes like corrective color or a first balayage, not for routine cuts, blowouts, or repeat color appointments.

Does the consultation cost count toward the actual service?

Ask Dawn directly when booking — pricing structure for how the consultation applies to a follow-up appointment should be confirmed at booking, not assumed.

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Book your appointment with Dawn and enjoy the salon entirely to yourself.

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