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    Color Fx

    4.5 (145 reviews)
    ModerateHair Salons
    Open 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

    By appointment only

    Updated a few days ago

    Services - Color Fx

    Blowout

    Chemical treatment

    Color only

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    Haircut

    Cut and color

    Hair styling

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    I love this salon. Every time I leave I'm amazed at how nice my hair looks and how it's the exact color I was looking for. It's like Jenna can read my mind she knows exactly what I want out of the color and delivers. It's honestly the only place I'll go for hair color now.

    Nice haircut by Ms Shin
    Herold D.

    Color FX is one of excellent hair salon in Ellicott City area. I temporarily moved here from Bay Area one year back. I liked been here. They will don't disappoint you. Staff is very welcoming and friendly. The owner Mark-she is very nice, especially for booking appointment. I had decent haircut every time.

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    Karen H.

    Michelle has been my go-to for any hair coloring and haircut needs! She's super sweet and helpful when it comes to discussing a hair color that will complement your skin tone. I always come in not sure about what exactly I'm looking for, and she is very patient with me. She has dyed my hair blonde, brown, toned, and also cut it, and every time it's been a great experience! I would highly recommend her for any of your hair needs :)

    Blonde Waves!
    Karen K.

    *I have reviews already for Color Fx, but I made a new account!* I just want to take this time to thank Michelle. You have done it again! You're ALWAYS there for me when I want to change up my look. And you always make me feel like a movie star. I had dark brown hair and you managed to turn my stubborn Asian hair into a pretty shade of blonde! Everyone!!!! For all your hair needs, I highly recommend Color Fx. The staff will take excellent care of you and your hair. They take the time and put in all their effort making you look stunning and it's really affordable as well. And one of my other favorite things is the flexibility of schedule. I'll admit, I've made an appointment here and unfortunately I had to cancel a day before. But when I had availability again, they were able to get me an appointment a couple days later. Not a week or a week and a half like a lot of places. If you couldn't tell by now, this is my go-to salon. I was hesitant on giving another salon a try because I had a horrible experience with another salon a while back. (You know how scarring that is, people!) But I'm really glad I gave and will continue giving Color Fx my business. (And hair)

    After Michelle worked her color magic. It was so worth the time.
    Rosana P.

    Finallllllllly!!!!! I think I've found my new stylist and salon home. After extensive research and going 4 months without getting any color in my hair trying to find a stylist who listens and gives me what I want I came across Color FX. I took a chance because I saw great reviews and saw Michelle was praised for her exceptional color expertise. She was patience, kind, and when I showed her the picture of what I wanted she said, "okay got it," and went to work on my hair. Boy did she deliver great results. I love my hair and it's better than I expected. I am so glad I reached out to make an appointment as I received a quick response and was able to get on Michelle's book two days after.

    Jenna cut my hair & gave me bangs!
    Kelly C.

    I made an appointment with Jenna on Friday morning & was fit in at 2pm that same day for a hair cut! I wanted front bangs and Jenna absolutely nailed it. I showed her a picture of what I wanted and she did exactly that! It turned out amazing. I love that she isn't a super talkative hair stylist too. She was focused and concentrated on giving me the best haircut.

    After telling my cousin I wanted to get my hair colored again, she insisted I try out this new lady of hers. I asked for an ombre for easier maintenance for when it grows out. She decided to bleach my entire head up to my roots, telling me that it'll look more natural once my roots grow out and I come back to get it touched up... Anyhow, after she botched it up, I contacted Michelle and asked her to help fix my hair. It took 5 hours, and she gave me exactly what I wanted as always. She color corrected my roots, and evened out the color for the rest of my hair. And also fixed the straight cut the other lady gave me. I'm never going anywhere else. Thank you Michelle!

    Han N.

    I've been going to the same hairstylist for over 10 years in VA, but I wanted to find a new salon that's closer and has a similar price range. A family member told me about this place, but I was still skeptical and nervous. My battle plan was to chop off ~15 inches and I had no idea who I wanted to do it lol. After some researching, Michelle is the boss lady at this salon. She's super sweet, understanding, and runs her business pretty smoothly! She took care of my sister's hair along with mine and we couldn't be more happy with the results! She definitely took her time and asked us questions throughout to make sure she's on the right track. (The cut and shampoo came to a total of $40 each).

    Karen K.

    *update* Got my hair cut by Elise this past week. I decided to get layers because it's been a while since I've had them and I wanted to do something new. She did a beautiful cut! My hair looks great even post salon too! I wanted something simple that looked good and was easy to maintain and she came through! Thanks Elise!

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    Annie L.

    I'm so glad to find a salon that knows what they're doing with asian hair. I came in with very dark chemically straightened hair that was dyed a red brown color. This place was able to lift the color to a very natural blonde balayage and got the cut exactly the way I wanted. I'm really impressed with the color since there is no red at all. I paid $350 + tip for balayage and dye, which is comparable to other salons in the area and I would definitely return for upkeep.

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    My go-to hair dresser since moving to Maryland 10 years ago. Always do an excellent job for my Asian hair type

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    Thank you so much. We will try our best!

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    Ask the Community - Color Fx

    Do you do African American textured hair at the salon?

    Thank you for contacting us. Sorry. We are Asian salon.

    How much is it for long layers and bangs?

    Women’s haircut between 45 to 55.

    Is anyone a customer that has natural hair, I'm looking to get my hair dyed but I need to know if they will treat my type 4 hair with care?

    We have many of. Which day are you looking for?

    Is this a good place to get Japanese hair straightening? If you've gotten your hair done here for that service, please let me know of your experience?

    I got a combo of the "magic straight" (which I believe is similar to japanese hair straightening), and the keratin treatment. Michelle is wonderful and gave me the opportunity to really describe what I wanted, and we came up with this magical… Read more

    How much for a male perm?

    $70

    How often do customers come in for thermal reconditioning(Japanese Hair Straightening) I tried reading through the reviews but couldn't find anyone mentioning about it?

    Usually our client do couple times a year.

    How much does a two block cut cost? For men?

    Hi, It is 20 to 25 depends on which stylist you ask?

    How do you make a consultation? Can both the consultation and the straightening happen the same day? My hair is naturally wavy in the front, but more curly in the back. When it's straightened however it's very thin.

    It's prolly going to be at least $200, but you really need a consult to know pricing. How thick your hair and what condition it's in matters, especially since you've been coloring your hair. What color and how harsh the chemicals are hard to tell… Read more

    Does this salon do Olaplex and balayage coloring?

    Yes, we do!

    Do you guys do the "two block cut" for men?

    Yes, we do!

    Are you guys open on MLK day?

    Yes, we are open;)

    How much would it cost to cut my long hair into a shoulder-length lob, bleach black hair and dye it dark to purple-grey ombre?

    Hi, Ombré color staring $250. We just can give you staring price.… Read more

    How much would it cost to do the Magic Straight perm with C Curl perm at the ends? Looking to getting a trim as well. My hair is shoulder length and thick.

    Hi, It is about $250. Thank you!

    How much would a digital perm cost? My hair is up to my shoulders.

    Sorry for late response. It will be around 180 to 200. Thank you.

    How much would it cost for bleaching black hair and dying it a metallic violet color? I have a short bob hairstyle.

    Hi, It is around 250. Thank you:)

    How much would a black to blonde balayage/ombré cost?

    Hi, Balayagi umbre starting $250 and up. It is depends on volume and length.… Read more

    What is price range for Japanese straightening perm? My hair just pass my shoulder and they are kind of thick.

    Hi, Permanent straight perm price range is depends on length and volume and how much coarse your hair. I think around $250.… Read more

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    Michelle booked me for a cut and color and I had to miss my original appointment because someone vandalized my car.

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