Try to walk into the salon with your everyday "look," so your stylist can get a feel for what you're comfortable with.

Your stylist is there to work with you to achieve beautiful color. The more you can explain about what you want, the better the collaboration will be.

 If you are going in for "corrective color"—to correct color results you are unhappy with from a prior coloring experience—be prepared for a possible longer visit, as your stylist may need to remove old color and then recolor your hair.