What I recommend doing it applying the color like a normal root color and then running a comb through each section you do from root to end with a comb where the teeth are no wider than a 1/2 inch a part. This creates the best blend and gives the most consistent result with a dimensional root. That way you never worry about creating lines while painting. Especially when you can't see certain areas of your head :)
ThorLokitty this suggestion seems like the best way to go about it as for as DIY. Thank you for simplifying this. bc it doesn't seem like it should be as complicated as some are saying.
Nicole Smith it really is very simple and as a stylist I think it's think it's the best way to assure a good blend ^.^ painting is nice and can give a more "custom" look but in the end, when you're doing it yourself or aren't looking to take all day, work smart and not harder, right?
ThorLokitty right?! ok so I am about a half inch of new growth it's darker. I'm a natural dishwater blonde. other than that I'm totally bleach blonde just about platinum. I'm want to take guy tangs 9 violet metallic and do a smudge root. do I need to pre lighten my roots first? what I'm thinking is if I don't it will just be darker in the root area and then lighter as it goes down to the blonde and I'm cool with that. what do you think? suggestions? I'm a stylist as well just haven't tried this technique yet and want to go ahead and just do it myself. also what volume developer? you think 20 is safe?
Nicole Smith I've never used that color line but idk if it lifts very cleanly. I would say it's probably best to pre lighten because metallics can lift weird and all I can imagine is very odd hot roots if it goes bad. I would pre lighten and deposit for a safer blend. Plus when it gets too rooty for you, it will be easier to lighten I would imagine if you were to get some balayage so it doesn't turn into an ombre
I did mine with my hands...I brushed all the hair on top of my head from the crown forward and left the back down and saturated with dark brown carefully. Used the tip of the dye bottle and went in and did the nooks n crannies and then gently rubbed in with my finger tips. Saved myself hundreds of dollars
This is exceptional. Common sense and a bit of a artistic eye this can be achieved. But honestly if someone lacks those two key factors this could turn out really crazy. I am doing the same but I am going to pull down with a wide tooth just a bit. This is a great job.
Nice video I like it...I do my hair exactly like this. I get lots compliments... the only thing I do different that someone mention here is combing it so I dont get harsh lines.. I love my hair like this.. is lot easier to take care especially if you have lots of gray like me...
I don't know if Mandy is a hairdresser or not. Regardless, if Ya'll don't have anything nice to say then maybe you need to put your talent on here. I think it turned out nice either way. I am not a hairdresser but have been to many. Never came home and liked it! I got so fed up with paying for something that I was unhappy with. So, 16 years ago I taught myself. I do my own roots and highlights. I'm sure no one would know I do my own. Point being hairdressers are definitely not perfect either. They usually cover their mistakes with toners, which never last long. I never tone my hair. It's never necessary.
Absolutely stunning!❤️ Your demonstration is great. I can’t tell from the description box exactly how you mixed your formula? Seems like a lot of different products? Anyway, nice job, it looks beautiful!❤️
Next time, in the back put your hair in pig tails, probably will be easier &!still hold mirror to see. Actually turned out pretty good. What technique will you use next when it grows out?
Pigtails would work great but I would have to keep taking them out and moving them to make vertical parts as I move across the back of my head. Thanks for the suggestion tho! I actually started tying a cheap lightweight floor length mirror or a handheld mirror to one of my studio light stands then I stand between it and vanity mirror. LOL, Definitely makes it a breeze to work on the back.... I wont have to do anything to my base as it grows out because I chose a color that closely matches my natural color. That's the best part of this technique. I have lightened my blonde a bit. Im slowly going platinum/white to eventually get to white/silver. :)
loved this video. However, as a bleached all over platinum blonde would I go about it in the same way? I have no roots yet. I also think the 6A/7A would turn green - what would you recommend if I needed to insert a fresh fake root? I did a small patch with a demi 7NA - still too greyish/green. Thanx
It sounds like you might need a pigment filler. Your hair might not be able to evenly absorb all the pigments for a natural looking shade due to the bleach. Its only grabbing the green base color in the ash. Mix in a tiny amount of a warmer shade with your ash. Something with a gold/red base to counteract the green. Hope this helps. xoxo
Balayage and shadow root aren't the same thing. Balayage is free painting lightener to achieve extremely natural hilites. Shadow root is what this is and before anyone comes at me, if someone is going to put a how to video up for others to follow correct terminology and technique should be used.
Thank ya. Yes I have watched that video. Love her, she's amazing, but I've actually been doing this for a while. A friend showed me a long time ago while we were trying to cover up my hot root accident. lol
Mandy Thomas...Yes I love that lil lady too!!!! I guess since everyone does there own hair after watching her video I just assumed you did too! Sorry about that!!! Now since your done with your hair and did a great job.. Now come over and fix my hair for me!!!! ;)
I don't get to post as much as i'd like. A full time job and a family take up most of my time, but im working on it. I have a few ideas bouncing around the old noodle, I hope to get them up soon. Thanks for watching!
I am a professional hairstylist and she is correct, this is not a balayage. This is more along the lines of a color melt being executed. Either way the results are not bad but it could be blended better if you use two colors to transition to the blonde, then use a wide tooth comb to further blend.
Luna Moon Your hair is a one-dimensional flat boring bottled blonde shade that clashes with your skin tone...you’re not qualified to rudely criticize her method when your hair looks like that.
As a hair stylist I'm cringing watching you do this I'm very ocd.i wouldn't even do my own roots as my hair is very thick and sits at the start of my butt! Your hair is very patchy.im not being mean towards you it's just from a qualified hairstylist this is wrong on every level. Sorry to have to say that. 😔
What I recommend doing it applying the color like a normal root color and then running a comb through each section you do from root to end with a comb where the teeth are no wider than a 1/2 inch a part. This creates the best blend and gives the most consistent result with a dimensional root. That way you never worry about creating lines while painting. Especially when you can't see certain areas of your head :)
Thanks for the tip!
ThorLokitty this suggestion seems like the best way to go about it as for as DIY. Thank you for simplifying this. bc it doesn't seem like it should be as complicated as some are saying.
Nicole Smith it really is very simple and as a stylist I think it's think it's the best way to assure a good blend ^.^ painting is nice and can give a more "custom" look but in the end, when you're doing it yourself or aren't looking to take all day, work smart and not harder, right?
ThorLokitty right?! ok so I am about a half inch of new growth it's darker. I'm a natural dishwater blonde. other than that I'm totally bleach blonde just about platinum. I'm want to take guy tangs 9 violet metallic and do a smudge root. do I need to pre lighten my roots first? what I'm thinking is if I don't it will just be darker in the root area and then lighter as it goes down to the blonde and I'm cool with that. what do you think? suggestions? I'm a stylist as well just haven't tried this technique yet and want to go ahead and just do it myself. also what volume developer? you think 20 is safe?
Nicole Smith I've never used that color line but idk if it lifts very cleanly. I would say it's probably best to pre lighten because metallics can lift weird and all I can imagine is very odd hot roots if it goes bad. I would pre lighten and deposit for a safer blend. Plus when it gets too rooty for you, it will be easier to lighten I would imagine if you were to get some balayage so it doesn't turn into an ombre
I did mine with my hands...I brushed all the hair on top of my head from the crown forward and left the back down and saturated with dark brown carefully. Used the tip of the dye bottle and went in and did the nooks n crannies and then gently rubbed in with my finger tips. Saved myself hundreds of dollars
Those are permanent colors from wella Tho. Those make my roots organgy.. Even when using a 10 volume... I use a demi..
This is exceptional. Common sense and a bit of a artistic eye this can be achieved. But honestly if someone lacks those two key factors this could turn out really crazy. I am doing the same but I am going to pull down with a wide tooth just a bit. This is a great job.
Watching your video to help my daughter as a good father does and I discovered that you are divine
Thank you!
Nice video I like it...I do my hair exactly like this. I get lots compliments... the only thing I do different that someone mention here is combing it so I dont get harsh lines.. I love my hair like this.. is lot easier to take care especially if you have lots of gray like me...
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I don't know if Mandy is a hairdresser or not. Regardless, if Ya'll don't have anything nice to say then maybe you need to put your talent on here. I think it turned out nice either way. I am not a hairdresser but have been to many. Never came home and liked it! I got so fed up with paying for something that I was unhappy with.
So, 16 years ago I taught myself. I do my own roots and highlights. I'm sure no one would know I do my own. Point being hairdressers are definitely not perfect either. They usually cover their mistakes with toners, which never last long. I never tone my hair. It's never necessary.
Absolutely stunning!❤️ Your demonstration is great. I can’t tell from the description box exactly how you mixed your formula? Seems like a lot of different products? Anyway, nice job, it looks beautiful!❤️
Why is there a huge orange stripe around the hairline like a halo 😇
I still had some learning to do. lol
Looks gorgeous!
It looks nice but not much different? Also how did you mix everything? 🤷♀️
I can definitely see a difference. Breaks up the harsh like of the blonde.
Next time, in the back put your hair in pig tails, probably will be easier &!still hold mirror to see. Actually turned out pretty good. What technique will you use next when it grows out?
Pigtails would work great but I would have to keep taking them out and moving them to make vertical parts as I move across the back of my head. Thanks for the suggestion tho! I actually started tying a cheap lightweight floor length mirror or a handheld mirror to one of my studio light stands then I stand between it and vanity mirror. LOL, Definitely makes it a breeze to work on the back.... I wont have to do anything to my base as it grows out because I chose a color that closely matches my natural color. That's the best part of this technique. I have lightened my blonde a bit. Im slowly going platinum/white to eventually get to white/silver. :)
loved this video. However, as a bleached all over platinum blonde would I go about it in the same way? I have no roots yet. I also think the 6A/7A would turn green - what would you recommend if I needed to insert a fresh fake root? I did a small patch with a demi 7NA - still too greyish/green. Thanx
It sounds like you might need a pigment filler. Your hair might not be able to evenly absorb all the pigments for a natural looking shade due to the bleach. Its only grabbing the green base color in the ash. Mix in a tiny amount of a warmer shade with your ash. Something with a gold/red base to counteract the green. Hope this helps. xoxo
Mandy Thomas I have the same problem. I am scared to death of ash tones. I did a light golden brown shadow root. it was the perfect choice
Wellas ash brown with a demi colour & activating lotion, or colour charm with a10 volume.
Balayage and shadow root aren't the same thing. Balayage is free painting lightener to achieve extremely natural hilites. Shadow root is what this is and before anyone comes at me, if someone is going to put a how to video up for others to follow correct terminology and technique should be used.
It's meant to achieve the "look" of a balayage. Thanks for watching
You must of watched Elle bangs video!!! :) Good job!
Thank ya. Yes I have watched that video. Love her, she's amazing, but I've actually been doing this for a while. A friend showed me a long time ago while we were trying to cover up my hot root accident. lol
Mandy Thomas...Yes I love that lil lady too!!!! I guess since everyone does there own hair after watching her video I just assumed you did too! Sorry about that!!! Now since your done with your hair and did a great job.. Now come over and fix my hair for me!!!! ;)
lol... No Worries!!.... I'll be right over! haha ;)
Mandy Thomas... :) Make some more videos though please! Your content is great!!!
Thank You So Much! Im working on one now actually. Its hard finding the time but Im hoping to have a new video up within the week..
Can't wait to see what you do next.
I don't get to post as much as i'd like. A full time job and a family take up most of my time, but im working on it. I have a few ideas bouncing around the old noodle, I hope to get them up soon. Thanks for watching!
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That is in no way a balayage.
Ok. I can respect your opinion. How would you go about creating a balayage? I’m assuming you’re a professional.
I am a professional hairstylist and she is correct, this is not a balayage. This is more along the lines of a color melt being executed. Either way the results are not bad but it could be blended better if you use two colors to transition to the blonde, then use a wide tooth comb to further blend.
Technically a balayage is hair painting...painting eat individual section of hair
She’s creating the look of bayalage! Reverse bayalage..
you did great :-)
Thank you!
That’s not how you do it lol
Luna Moon Your hair is a one-dimensional flat boring bottled blonde shade that clashes with your skin tone...you’re not qualified to rudely criticize her method when your hair looks like that.
Heather White who the hell fucked up you day damn taking it out on strangers I fell bad for you it’s really pathetic
Def,not classified as balayage.
As a hair stylist I'm cringing watching you do this I'm very ocd.i wouldn't even do my own roots as my hair is very thick and sits at the start of my butt! Your hair is very patchy.im not being mean towards you it's just from a qualified hairstylist this is wrong on every level. Sorry to have to say that. 😔