"Hair color is the best-ever quick fix—whether it's a 'breakover' after dumping that last guy or celebrating a new promotion," says celebrity colorist Jason Backe from New York’s Ted Gibson Salon. He says changing your color is something you can easily do on a whim to completely transform your look or give your confidence a boost. The ultimate treat is booking your color with a salon pro, but Jason recommends Clairol as a great at-home option.

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