What the service does
Root Touch Up (Permanent Color) targets the narrow zone where new hair growth meets previously colored lengths. At Studio Chique in Washington, we refresh the root area with permanent color to match your current shade, providing consistent coverage and a seamless transition into existing color without re-coloring mid-lengths or ends.
This service is ideal for maintaining gray coverage or keeping a single, uniform shade between full color appointments. Permanent color is applied to the root only; styling is not included. The touch up is efficient for busy clients — priced at $75 and scheduled for 30 minutes to fit early-morning, after-work, or midday visits.
Who benefits from this
Clients who want to maintain a consistent color between full color services gain the most value. Those covering gray regrowth, or maintaining a single-tone color, can refresh roots quickly without reprocessing the entire hair. This is particularly convenient for local residents and commuters from Brookland, Hyattsville, and nearby neighborhoods.
Studio Chique’s Langdon location offers flexible early-morning and evening booking to suit parents and shift workers, and easy after-work access from the Rhode Island Ave–Brentwood or Brookland-CUA Metro stations. The salon’s proximity to the U.S. National Arboretum and Union Market makes quick touch-ups convenient before or after errands and weekend outings.
During your color appointment
Your service begins with a brief consultation to confirm shade match and the precise root area to treat. We apply permanent color only to the visible new growth at the scalp; lengths and ends are left as-is. The stylist focuses on a smooth hand-off between new growth and existing color for a clean, natural appearance.
The appointment is designed to be time-efficient: the documented service duration is 30 minutes. Because styling is not included, plan extra time if you want a blowout or finish service. If you commute after your visit, we recommend scheduling with Metro times in mind to make the most of the short appointment window.
Aftercare and upkeep tips
Results from a root touch up rely on color-safe home care to prolong vibrancy; regular use of color-safe shampoo and avoiding excessive hot-water rinses can help the shade stay true between visits. In Washington's humid summers, lightweight leave-in products can reduce frizz but do not affect the root color itself.
To keep a consistent look, clients often pair touch-ups with scheduled full-color refreshes when mid-lengths need rebalancing. Studio Chique offers self-care packages for weekend visitors to the U.S. National Arboretum or Union Market, making it easy to combine a quick color touch-up with a longer salon visit if desired.
