Bright, Foiled Lived-In Blonde
So, your high-maintenance blonde wants to transition to a lived-in look, but how? We reached out to Gray Mattes (@grayellen_hair) and got her pro tips (and formula secrets) for creating a blonde look that requires less maintenance but still brings the brightness.
Keep reading for her full formula breakdown, maintenance schedule and application tips!
1. Who is the ideal client for this look?
For clients who want to be super blonde while maintaining a forgiving grow-out. This is also perfect for routine blondes who want to transition into something bright but with less upkeep.
“The solid blonde ends paired with a money piece make the client feel very blonde, while the dimensional mids and ends provide a seamless grow-out,” Gray explains.
2. What can clients expect from their appointment?
Gray advises setting aside 5 1/2 hours (including the haircut). Here’s the game plan: Refresh prelightened pieces, foil the hairline, brighten up the mids and/or ends and add a shadow root for extra dimension.
3. Analyze your client’s hair health during the consultation:
Before you reach for the foils, find out what’s going on inside your client’s hair—not just on the surface. A hair scan will help you better explain their current hair conditions (and identify any roadblocks), find out if their hair is ready—and set them up with a custom treatment plan.
- Create custom treatment plans with Schwarzkopf Professional® FIBRE CLINIX®
- Set goals and create understanding for clients wanting a big hair change (and hold clients accountable)
- Track progress and share personalized info with clients about their own hair
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