Wavy balayage hair from dark brown roots to honey‑blonde ends; text: AARON RUSSELLWavy balayage hair from dark brown roots to honey‑blonde ends; text: AARON RUSSELL
Colouring

Root Blend

£54.50 – £109
45 - 60 mins
Patch Test Required
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Root Blend softens the contrast between natural regrowth and existing highlights. A tailored root shade melts into the mid-lengths to add depth, blur demarcation and stretch time between full colour sessions. Expect believable dimension and a polished, lived-in finish that grows out smoothly.

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What's Included

A focused colour service designed to refine your blend and refresh tone.

  • Personal consultation to assess tone, depth and grow-out goals.
  • Custom root shade mixed to suit your highlights and skin tone.
  • Precision application at the root with a seamless melt into mid-lengths.
  • Toner or gloss to refine ends and add shine if needed.
  • Blow-dry and final check to ensure an even, natural-looking blend.
  • Maintenance advice and a suggested booking plan.

Who It's For

If your highlights leave a visible line at the root after a few weeks or your grow-out looks stripey, a root blend is ideal. It softens contrast and adds gentle depth for a more refined, low-maintenance result.

It suits blondes, brondes and brunettes, and is helpful for softening early greys without a solid block of colour. It is also a smart transition if you want to move from bright highlights to a more natural, expensive-looking finish.

Duration & Appointment Timing

A Root Blend takes around 45 to 60 minutes when booked on its own. When paired with foils or balayage, allow additional time so the blend and tone can be perfected.

Most clients schedule a root blend every 8 to 12 weeks to soften regrowth and refresh tone, alternating with full highlights as needed. If your hair grows quickly or you want more grey blending, 6 to 8 weeks may be better.

Aftercare & Maintenance

Wait 48 hours before washing so the colour can settle. Use sulphate-free, colour-safe shampoo and a nourishing conditioner to protect tone and shine.

If you are blonde, use a purple or blue toning shampoo no more than once a week to keep brassiness in check. Always apply heat protectant and keep tools under 185°C.

Shield hair from strong sun and chlorine where possible, and rinse after swimming. Book your next root blend at 8 to 12 weeks, with a gloss or trim as needed to keep the finish polished.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a root blend do?
It softens the line between natural regrowth and existing highlights by adding a slightly deeper shade at the root and melting it into the mid-lengths. This disguises regrowth, adds depth and gives a lived-in, seamless finish.
How long do results last?
Typically 8 to 12 weeks, depending on growth, shade and home care. Many clients alternate a root blend with full foils to extend time between larger colour appointments.
Will a root blend make my hair look darker?
The aim is a soft shadow, not a solid root. Your colourist chooses a shade just a touch deeper than your highlights to add dimension while keeping your overall brightness.
Is a root blend good for grey hair?
It can soften and disguise early greys by diffusing contrast at the root. For higher grey coverage, it may be combined with permanent colour at the root for a fuller result.
Can I add a root blend to foils or balayage?
Yes. It pairs perfectly with highlights to blur the root line and enhance a lived-in result. Allow extra time when booking if combining services.

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    Kayleigh
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    Hannah
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    Lisa
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    Harry
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    Freya
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    Barry
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    Bria
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  • Smiling woman with long wavy brown hair against a dark background
    Mary
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