How to Prep For Your First Hair-Color Appointment, According to a Celebrity Colorist

At some point in our lives, we all experience a desire for a big hair transformation that you just can't shake. For some, it's a drastic bob haircut; for others, it's a major color change. From the moment it hits you until you finally find yourself in the salon chair with foils in your hair, it's all you can think about. If this craving to switch up your look is what leads you to make your first professional hair-coloring appointment, you'll want to do a little research beforehand.

There are a lot of factors to consider: Where do you go? What type of color process do you get? What about the color itself? First, beauty is supposed to be fun — so have a little fun with it. That's what Marris Ambrose, color director at Julien Farel Restore Salon and Spa, wants all of her clients to remember above all else.

To help you prep ahead of your appointment, we're answering all of your first-time hair-coloring questions here.