What the Quick Fix Does
This Quick Fix is a targeted treatment to remove product and environmental buildup, adjust unwanted tone, and prepare blonde hair for color work. At The LABoratory in Alexandria, we focus on areas that interfere with even color uptake, improving surface condition and making subsequent color or toning steps more predictable without promising a guaranteed result.
Technicians assess hair tone and identify sections that need correction, focusing on brass removal or subtle tone shifts when necessary. Because this service is an add-on within our Color Add-On Services, outcomes depend on the hair’s current condition and recent chemical history; we discuss realistic expectations during consultation for clients across our service area.
When to choose this service
Choose the Quick Fix when visible residue or uneven tone is affecting how color looks or sits—before a full color appointment or between services to refresh tone. Clients who travel or commute in the Landmark–Van Dorn area, or who live anywhere in our listed service area, often use this add-on to correct issues that interfere with a planned color process.
It’s also appropriate when blondes report sudden brassiness, or when product build-up dulls vibrancy. Because we don’t claim guaranteed outcomes, we emphasize a short consultation to review recent products and services. That conversation in our Alexandria salon guides whether the Quick Fix alone is sufficient or if a longer color appointment will be recommended.
What to expect at appointment
Appointments begin with a brief consultation about recent chemical history and current concerns; this helps the stylist identify buildup or tone issues to treat. In our West End Alexandria location at 205 S. Whiting Street, Suite 306, the Quick Fix is applied strategically to affected sections so the rest of the hair remains untouched unless broader correction is agreed.
After treatment we discuss whether immediate color application is appropriate, or if a follow-up color service will achieve better results. Clients often leave with guidance on which styling or clarifying habits to avoid before color. If you travel from Arlington, Fairfax, or DC, mention your timing needs so we can coordinate this add-on with your main appointment.
