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Shadow Root Vs. Root Melt—Do You Know the Difference?
What's the Difference Between a Shadow Root and a Root Melt? A shadow root softly deepens the root area to blur the transition between natural color and highlights, while a root melt blends the natural base color deeper into the highlights to fully erase any visible line of demarcation. Both techniques are used to add dimension and create a seamless grow-out—especially for root melt blonde looks—but they serve different purposes depending on placement, coverage and maintenance. Below, we break down the difference between a shadow root vs. root melt, using techniques and formulas from BTC Team Member...
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