One of the biggest misconceptions about going grey is that you have to choose between either covering it completely or letting it grow out naturally. Grey blending offers a beautiful balance of both.
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More and more women are embracing their natural grey, and for good reason. Grey hair can be incredibly striking when it’s enhanced rather than hidden.
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One of the biggest misconceptions about going grey is that you have to choose between either covering it completely or letting it grow out naturally. Grey blending offers a beautiful balance of both.
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My client, Leanne, wanted to brighten her colour without having to risk losing the natural silver she has been embracing. To achieve this, I applied babylight highlights throughout her hair using a decolourizer with a built-in controlling pigment in it, resulting in a perfect cool-silver tone. These ultra-fine highlights mimic the natural pattern found in her hair, which adds brightness, dimension, and softness without overpowering her existing grey.
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The beauty of this grey blending is that it works with Leanne’s natural colour rather than against it. As her silver continues to grow in, the fine babylights blend effortlessly with her natural tones, creating a softer grow-out, as opposed to a line that a traditional full-colour services would. This means there is no harsh root regrowth or obvious demarcation lines.
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Maintenance is also much more flexible. Most grey blending clients return every 10 to 16 weeks for a custom hairline foil placement to brighten up around the face, or between appointments for an toner to keep unwanted warmth at bay.
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By strategically placing babylights to complement your natural silver, followed by a layered haircut to add shape back into her hair, Leanne’s new look gave her a boost of confidence, just in time for her vacation.
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