If you’ve ever wondered, “Is it too soon to book again?” or “Am I waiting too long between appointments?” — you’re not alone.
One of the most common questions clients ask at Alena Tapia Hair is:
“How often should I really be coloring my hair?”
And the answer is… it depends.
Your ideal maintenance schedule isn’t one-size-fits-all. It depends on your hair goals, lifestyle, natural growth rate, and the type of color service you’ve chosen. That said, there are general guidelines that can help you find your perfect rhythm — so you always feel confident and polished without overcommitting your time or budget.
Here’s everything you need to know about hair color maintenance if you’re in Utah County and want gorgeous hair year-round.
To figure out your ideal touch-up schedule, you first need to know what kind of service you’ve had. Different techniques come with very different timelines.
At Alena Tapia Hair, the most popular color services include:
Let’s explore what each one typically requires.
Ideal Maintenance: Every 3–5 Months
This high-end service is perfect for clients wanting a bold or dimensional new look that grows out seamlessly. Because lived-in color is designed to blend naturally with your root color, it allows for longer breaks between full appointments — typically 12 to 20 weeks.
This is perfect for Utah County women who love low-maintenance luxury and don’t want to be in the salon every month.
Pro tip: Even with this long cycle, a gloss or mini maintenance session between full services can help you stay fresh.
Ideal Maintenance: Every 8–12 Weeks
This is for refreshing and enhancing your existing lived-in look. It often includes partial foils and custom lightening to keep your dimension bright and blended.
Think of this as your "color upkeep" session — less dramatic than a full transformation, but essential for keeping your look consistent.
Ideal Maintenance: Every 6–10 Weeks
Just need a subtle pick-me-up? A Mini Maintenance is a face-framing refresh, toner update, and (if needed) root touch-up to cover sparkles or blend regrowth.
This is perfect between bigger appointments or before a vacation, event, or photo session. Utah County clients love this option for its quick refresh and lower price point.
Ideal Maintenance: Every 6–8 Weeks
This is your tone-and-shine refresh — no lightening involved.
If your blonde is getting brassy or your red is fading, a gloss will neutralize unwanted hues, boost shine, and bring your color back to life. Bonus: it includes a deep conditioning treatment.
It’s the most affordable and time-efficient way to maintain vibrant, healthy-looking color.
Ideal Maintenance: Every 4–8 Weeks
This service is for clients who wear one consistent color all over — like a deep brunette, radiant red, or glossy black.
Since any new growth shows more quickly with single-process color, you’ll likely need more frequent maintenance. The good news? It’s a quicker service and pairs beautifully with a luxury haircut.
Ideal Maintenance: Every 3–6 Weeks
Gray roots don’t mess around — and when they show up, they show up fast. That’s why Alena offers a luxury root coverage service for clients wanting to conceal or blend their sparkles.
This service is quick, custom-blended, and gives you back that polished, put-together feeling without the need for a full color session.
Even within those general ranges, your ideal frequency may vary based on:
That’s why Alena takes the time to create a custom maintenance plan during your consultation. She’ll recommend the best rhythm for your goals — and she’s always available to tweak it as your hair (or life) changes.
One of the best parts about working with a solo stylist like Alena? You get one-on-one attention — no double bookings or cookie-cutter routines.
Here’s what local clients have to say:
“Alena totally worked with my schedule and helped me figure out a color plan that made sense for my budget and my lifestyle. It takes the stress out of booking — I always know when to come in.”
– Brielle, Lehi
“I used to overdo it with color appointments, thinking I had to go in every 4 weeks. Alena taught me how to stretch my color with glosses and mini maintenance, and my hair has never looked or felt better.”
– Emily, Springville
Beautiful hair shouldn’t feel like a chore. With the right strategy, you can maintain your dream color in a way that’s sustainable, stress-free, and actually works with your life.
✨ Click here to book your consultation with Alena Tapia Hair in Utah County and get a personalized maintenance plan tailored to you.
