Before after ✨ My first-time guest came in unhappy with her color — the highlights felt too striped and uneven. To fix this, I used a partial balayage to add softness and dimension, and a root smudge to blur harsh lines and create a seamless grow-out. This technique is perfect for anyone who wants a more natural, low-maintenance look without completely redoing their color. #cthairstylist #cthairsalon #hairtransformation #connecticut #lowmaintenancehair | Jessica Rowan

🗣️Have you tried a shadow root? ⬇️ I love a rooted blonde-especially when the root color blends seamlessly without a line of demarcation like this shadow root technique. I bleached my new growth to pale blonde with @schwarzkopf Blondme, then chose a medium beige blonde toner from @wellacolorcharm called T35 for my root smudge color. When choosing a shadow root color I like to stick to around 2-3 shades darker than the blonde I’m working with. This technique creates dimension without making the