Last updated: February 16, 2023
Natural-Toned Color Blocking
By Sarah Moscato-Goodpaster
Copper & Blonde Color Blocking Placement
Natural-toned color blocking is huge this year; luckily, we have the perfect starter formula. Extensions specialist and educator Sarah Moscato-Goodpaster (@sarahmgdoeshair) shares her multi-part formula to achieving a beautiful, bold copper with a pop of blonde.
Must-know tips & client advice before trying this formula
- Who is the ideal color-blocking client?
- “The ideal client would be a Level 5 or lighter,” Sarah explains. “Someone who is willing to commit to at-home care required to maintain this look AND someone who will come back every eight weeks for color maintenance.”
- Natural starting level:
- Sarah’s color-blocking client was a natural starting Level 5 with neutral tones.
- Appointment time and pricing:
- “Including extension reinstallation, this custom coloring took me around six hours,” Sarah explains. “For the color and extension service, this would start around $850.” Depending on your client’s natural color and lightening needs, pricing and time will adjust accordingly!
- Maintenance appointments:
- “My client comes in every eight weeks for color and extension maintenance,” she says. “Every other appointment is booked for a longer color service.”
- Client at-home care:
- “At-home care includes sectioning off the blonde section from her copper hair using cool water to prevent bleeding,” she explains. “I have her follow up with K18 Hair Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask and a copper toning conditioner to maintain vibrancy.”
Pro Tip: Sarah says, “This is a high maintenance and expensive look so it’s not fun for everyone BUT it’s beautiful and worth it for clients who are willing to commit!”
