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Consultation

A hair color consultation with Rodney Gentry in Scottsdale provides an expert evaluation of your hair history, porosity, facial aesthetics, and a transparent pricing and maintenance plan.

Hair Color Consultation in Scottsdale

Great hair color is never an accident—it begins with an in-depth, honest consultation. Whether you are considering balayage, dimensional highlights, an all-over color transformation, or corrective work, Rodney Gentry provides dedicated one-on-one consultations at Sachi Studios in Scottsdale to map out a personalized color plan tailored to your lifestyle, complexion, and budget.

What Happens During Your Consultation

During your 30 to 45-minute consultation, Rodney will:

  • Examine Hair Health and Porosity: Evaluate your current cuticle condition, tensile elasticity, and previous chemical history.
  • Conduct a Strand Test (if needed): Perform a test strand on complex cases to verify how your hair lifts before committing to full application.
  • Analyze Skin Tone and Lifestyle: Recommend tones (cool, neutral, golden, or warm) that enhance your eye color and skin undertones, matching your preferred maintenance frequency.
  • Provide Transparent Pricing and Timeline: Give you an exact, itemized investment quote and appointment time estimate so there are zero surprises at checkout.

When to Schedule a Consultation First

A consultation is strongly advised prior to:

  • Major color shifts (e.g. dark brunette to blonde, or red to cool ash).
  • Hair color correction and color removal.
  • First-time balayage clients looking for personalized placement.
  • Anyone who has used box dyes, metallic salts, henna, or harsh at-home lighteners.

Pricing and Preparation

A dedicated in-depth Hair Color Consultation is $60. If you proceed with a major color service, Rodney will outline the full roadmap and timing.

What to Bring: 2–3 photos of colors you love, photos of colors you dislike, and a candid history of any chemicals applied in the past 24 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get my hair colored on the same day as my consultation?

Depending on Rodney’s schedule and the scope of the work, same-day service may be available. For multi-hour balayage or complex color correction, the consultation is typically booked in advance to reserve the required time.

Do I need to wash my hair before coming in?

Please arrive with clean, dry hair in its natural state, free of heavy root-concealing sprays or styling waxes, so Rodney can accurately judge condition and tone.

Book Your Hair Color Consultation Today

Take the first step toward gorgeous, healthy hair color. Visit Rodney Gentry at Sachi Studios, 10201 N Scottsdale Rd, Suite 10, Scottsdale, AZ 85253. Call 480-639-2000 or review all Scottsdale hair color services.