Expert Tips on Hair Coloring

A top New York City hair pro reveals how to get (and maintain) the perfect color.

Meet the Expert

Changing your hair color can go wonderfully right―or horribly wrong. That’s why so many people put their heads in the trusty hands of Rita Hazan, owner of the Rita Hazan Salon, in New York City.

“The right shade enhances a woman’s face and hair texture without overpowering her,” she says. Hazan has spent more than 15 years working her way to the top of her field. Read on for Hazan’s tips on how to get the best results, whether you’re coloring at home or at a salon, and her go-to products.