How Often Should You Come In for Color? Hive Hair Collective’s Guide for Wheaton, IL

Michelle Vincze
7 days ago
2 min read

One of the most common questions we get at Hive Hair Collective in Wheaton, IL is: “How often should I come in for color?” The answer depends on the type of service, your hair goals, and how fast your hair grows—but having a plan helps your color stay fresh, healthy, and beautiful.

Here’s a breakdown of our recommended timelines for different color services.

1. Touch-Ups & Gray Coverage: Every 4–8 Weeks

Gray roots or grown-out color? Regular touch-ups are key to keeping your hair looking polished.

Why: Roots can be noticeable quickly, especially on darker or more contrasting colors.
Timing: Every 4–8 weeks depending on your hair growth and desired look.
Pro Tip: Combine your touch-up with a gloss if you want extra shine or to refresh mid-lengths and ends.

2. Highlights: Every 8–12 Weeks

Highlights add dimension and brightness, but they can lose their vibrancy over time.

Why: Hair grows out and toners fade, so refreshing highlights keeps your hair looking full and dimensional.
Timing: Every 8–12 weeks, depending on your color and maintenance preferences.
Tip: Between appointments, using a color-safe shampoo and conditioner helps extend the life of your highlights.

3. Balayage: Every 6 Months to 1 Year

Balayage is a lower-maintenance, sun-kissed look—but it still benefits from occasional refreshing.

Why: Balayage grows out naturally, but over time it can lose some of its brightness and dimension.
Timing: Every 6 months to 1 year for most clients.
Tip: Between appointments, gloss treatments are a great way to refresh ends, enhance shine, and keep your balayage looking fresh.

4. Glosses: Refreshing Color Between Appointments

Glosses are one of our favorite ways to maintain healthy, vibrant hair between major color services.

Why: They add shine, enhance tone, and refresh your color without a full service.
When: Perfect during touch-ups, highlights, or balayage appointments—or even on their own if you want a quick refresh.

Glosses also help protect hair, lock in hydration, and keep your color looking soft and natural.

How to Keep Your Color Looking Its Best at Home

Use sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner
Avoid excessive heat styling
Protect your hair from sun and chlorine
Schedule glosses or touch-ups as recommended by your stylist

Why Hive Hair Collective

At Hive Hair Collective, we tailor your color schedule to your hair type, lifestyle, and goals. Whether you want to maintain natural tones, brighten up highlights, or experiment with balayage, we make sure your hair stays healthy and looks salon-fresh every time.

✨ Ready to schedule your next color service? Book your appointment at Hive Hair Collective in Wheaton, IL today.