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If you're contemplating a color change for Spring, then chances are you're going to want to visit a salon to achieve your big transition. So you just walk in, tell the colorist what you'd like, and exit a couple hours later looking happy and stylish, right? Wrong. "You can't expect to always be on the same page as your colorist," says celebrity hairstylist Jennifer J. But there are a few things you can do to ensure your color service goes seamlessly, whether you're a first-timer or an old veteran. Get Jennifer's expert tips when you keep reading.

Whether you're hiding those grays, want some serious highlights, or looking to give your color a perk, sometimes a girl needs a little hair color in her life. Taking your color into your own hands and doing some at-home treatments isn't as scary as it seems, though. Celebrity hair colorist Jennifer J., who has worked with stars like Kristen Stewart and January Jones, shares her top tips for acing your next at-home color. Keep reading for more.

Bright hair color seems to be the trend to try this Spring. We've seen cool colors on stars like Katy Perry, Kelly Osbourne, and even Joan Rivers, who was recently spotted donning pink highlights. But how can you try this style if you have a strict nine-to-five dress code? Wella Professionals hair colorist Jennifer J. (the color connoisseur behind January Jones's rose gold highlights) has your solution.

It's called the peekaboo panel. It's the reason why we sometimes see the Mad Men star showcasing her slivered-pink hair, and sometimes we don't. To achieve this effect, Jennifer placed the color in a way that can be easily combed over. This alternative is a great option for trying trendy colors from lavender to rose gold without going way far-out. Learn more about the technique now.

Hair colorist Jennifer J. has dyed the hair of actresses like Kristen Stewart for Twilight and Lily Collins for Mirror Mirror, so she knows what it takes to make a drastic change. From choosing the right shade to keeping your roots in check, see Jennifer's essential tips to darken your hair to the deepest depths on the color wheel when you read more

Ombre hair is one of the biggest hair color trends in years, showing up on stars like Rachel Bilson, Drew Barrymore, and Sarah Jessica Parker. But if you can't make it to the salon, here's how to do ombre highlights at home with box color. Stylist Jennifer J shows you how to give yourself ombre highlights, step by step. Watch our video for her secrets on how to get this dark-to-light look at home!