Bodt recommends regular protein bonder treatments like Olaplex to strengthen processed ends. Also, get the right shampoo and conditioner to manage the color post-treatment. “Once you leave the salon your hair is open from the treatment, so the right post-treatment products help shut the cuticles back down for those critical first two weeks post-service.” She’s a fan of Wella Fusionplex Intense Repair Shampoo, Conditioner and Mask, $22 each, for post-service maintenance.

Fantasy colors are here to stay and this season, we saw a shift away from mermaid hues to neon bright colors at Jeremy Scott and Marc Jacobs. "I think fantasy colors will always be around in some way but in the future, I think we're going to see them go to really rich hues like royal blue."

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Here’s where you have to judge your level of commitment with this type of color. If you’re just trying it out, colored wigs or spray-on hair color like L'Oreal Paris Colorista 1-Day Spray, $7.39, is a great way to play with this kind of hue before you make the commitment. “If you’re dying to wear this permanently, I would really suggest trying a wig on,” warns Bodt. “Things seem really good and great until it’s on your head and around your face.” But if you want to put a ring on it, then absolutely do your research and go in for consultations: you want to seek someone known for this type of bleach-and-tone work who will use a protein bonder to maintain the integrity of your hair. “It will save your hair. I cannot stress this enough,” she cautions.

The key to maintenance is going back in for regular touch-ups on the color and having your colorist create a custom color-depositing mask with the hue they’ve created for you – Davines Nounou Hair Mask, $36, is a great option for the base. Bodt also advises having a plan for how long you want to commit to such an extreme color choice for the long-term health of your hair. “If it’s just for a month or three, great, but have a long-range plan of where you see this look evolving. It does take a lot out of your hair. That’s why celebrities wear wigs.”