Do you have dark roots that are driving you crazy?
Can’t get to a salon at the minute?
Wish that the two colors blended better?
The downside to having blonde hair is that unfortunately when your roots start to grow out, they can look quite noticeable, especially if you are naturally dark.
I am going to share with you two tips to help disguise your dark roots and make them appear more blended.
The first tip is fairly straightforward and one that does not require any color.
This is one I tend to recommend to my client’s in between appointments, purely as it is a quick fix.
Simply spray a dry shampoo directly onto the root area, use your hair dryer to get rid of the white powder look and finally give it a good brush through.
This will lighten up your root color slightly and take away the harsh line effect from the two colors.
My go-go dry shampoo is the Batisite Dry Shampoo, it comes in all different fragrances, but I love the ‘Clean and Classic’.
It is great as it is lightweight, it doesn’t leave a lot of residue and the fragrance is lovely.
You can also use these to give the hair some volume and texture.
Stylist tip – If your hair tends to get fairly oily, simply spray a small amount after you have washed your hair and it will preserve it for longer.
This tip is a little more complicated and involves getting your hands into some color...
We are going to create the look in this photo, this client previously had outgrown highlights and just wanted to blend the two colors from her root to her ends.
Please note – This technique will not change the color on the ends of your hair.
To start you will need the following items:
I love this color as it is easy to apply, it spreads through the hair easily and the colors are beautiful!
This will give you a rough guide on how to pick your shade depending on your natural hair color.
| Your Natural Shade | Base Colour in Wella |
| Brown | 5 |
| Dark Blonde | 6 |
| Blonde | 7 |
| Light Blonde | 8 |
This Is my favourite shade in Wella Color Touch:
This color is not intended to cover more than 30% white hair.
Now onto the technique...
2)The other way is to apply using the flat of your brush until you reach the blonde and then switch your brush onto its side and gently feather the color into the hair.
Apply:
Apply firstly down your parting and then from your crown to behind each ear, like the picture.
Once you have your four sections, you want to take smaller vertical sections to ensure the whole head is covered.
Now you have your roots done, it is always a great idea to refresh the ends. Purple/silver shampoos are perfect for this!!
They work by neutralising out any brassy tones in the hair, leaving it looking fresh.My favourite is the Fanola No Yellow Shampoo as it gives a beautiful finish to the hair, leaving it feeling smooth and soft.
I always recommend to only use this if you feel your hair needs it. Here are a few key tips for using this shampoo:
How to use:
You should now have beautifully blended roots into blonde ends!
Also read - Semi-permanent hair color to cover grey, Best temporary hair color spray for dark hair
