Asymmetrical, Ash Blonde Bob

Sharon Hinkle (@blend_studio)—owner of Blend Studio in Tacoma, Washington—has used social media not only to showcase her gorgeous work, but also to build a thriving salon biz at her Sola Salon Studio. Sharon used Insta to build her creative color-loving clientele, and she loves when they challenge her to switch up their looks. When one client requested something a little edgier, she create this gorge asymmetrical, ash blonde bob. Get the color, cut and styling steps below to recreate this look!

Sharon is one of the 2017 Faces of Sola stylists—check out her interview for major inspiration HERE.

Color Application

1. Create babylights on regrowth by applying Formula A with heavy, back-to-back foils, leaving slices of hair in between.
2. Then, balayage the remaining hair by applying Formula B.
3. Wrap the hair in plastic wrap, and process under heat until the hair lifts to a Level 9 or 10. Then, rinse and apply Olaplex No.2.
4. Apply Formula C to the roots, and apply Formula D from the mids to ends.
5. Process, then rinse. Shampoo and condition.

Cutting Steps

1. Starting on damp hair, create a side part.
2. Then, cut around the nape and create an asymmetrical effect. 
3. Apply It’s A 10 Miracle Leave-In Conditioner and blow-dry using a brush. After, go back in with shears to create the undercut.
4. Then, point-cut to remove weight.

Styling How-To

1. Style using a ghd®️ Flat Iron and create a sleek, polished look.
2. Finish by applying Kenra Professional Platinum®️ Blow Dry Spray.