Consultation and hair assessment
Every all-over color service begins with a focused consultation and a hair assessment. We evaluate your natural base, previous color history, hair length and texture, and the look you want to achieve. That assessment guides the shade selection and application plan so the final tone sits evenly and complements your skin tone and lifestyle.
During the consultation we also discuss timing and cost. Price: $45 is our base charge for this service, and Duration: 120 MINUTES is the typical appointment window. Final price varies with hair length and texture; the assessment lets us confirm any adjustments before we begin so there are no surprises.
Application and expected finish
The service applies a customized, all-over color intended to refresh or transform your look with an even, rich tone. Expert application focuses on consistent saturation from root to tip and a polished finish that clients often describe as vibrant and salon-fresh. Results depend on hair history and texture, so the stylist adjusts technique to achieve uniform color.
Clients in our reviews consistently value vibrancy and natural-looking results, and many report healthy-looking hair after color. If you have concerns about damage or prefer lower-impact approaches, bring them up during the consultation so your stylist can tailor the process to protect hair integrity while delivering the color you want.
Care, timing, and local factors
Aftercare affects how long your color looks its best: climate, washing frequency, and heat styling all change tone and fade. Chicago’s seasonal swings—cold, dry winters and hot, humid summers—can alter color vibrancy, so we recommend maintenance tailored to your routine. Many guests schedule refreshes before major seasons: spring, fall and holidays.
We see our busiest months in April, September, and December for these reasons: spring refreshes, deeper fall tones, and root touch-ups ahead of holiday events. Epic Studio’s location in Hermosa makes evening and weekend appointments practical for commuters using Cicero Avenue or the CTA Blue Line, so scheduling maintains both style and convenience.
