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Explore soft, tousled, lived-in waves, the perfect style for a golden blonde color with a shadow root for a low-maintenance, modern look.
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Soft, Lived-in Waves with a Golden Blonde Shadow Root
The perfect soft-focus glow. Lived-in waves provide the perfect canvas for a warm golden blonde that's made modern and low-maintenance with a soft shadow root.
Ocassion
Casual, Weekend, Natural, Polished
Best suit face shape
All
Best for hair type
1c-3a
Difficulty Level
Easy
Minimum hair length
Medium
DIY Time at home
5 mins
Time in Salon
2.5-4 hours
this style is for
Dislacimer
The person who wants a warm, sunny blonde color without the constant upkeep of traditional highlights. The shadow root provides a graceful grow-out.
Hairstyle Insight
A "shadow root" or "root smudge" is a technique where a colorist applies a darker toner to the root area to create a soft, seamless transition as the hair grows out.
Key Benefits
The color is warm, sunny, and flattering.
The shadow root is beautifully low-maintenance.
The waves create a soft, romantic texture.
A very modern and on-trend blonde look.
Grows out seamlessly and beautifully.
Common Misconceptions
That it looks like you missed your appointment.
How to ask your stylist for this style
Ask for a "warm, golden blonde" color with a "'shadow root' or 'root smudge'" for a low-maintenance grow-out. The waves are a styling choice.
Tools:
Choosing Products
A sulfate-free shampoo; a weekly color-depositing mask in a golden tone to maintain warmth.
Step by step instructions to achieve style at home
Maintain the golden tone with a weekly color-depositing mask or conditioner in a "gold" shade (not purple).
Style waves with a texturizing spray.
Caring for your hair
A shadow root makes the blonde color very low maintenance, allowing 3-5 months between full appointments.
A gloss is recommended every 8 weeks to maintain the golden tone.
Frequently asked questions
Dislacimer
Dislacimer
Does a shadow root look like grown-out roots?
Not at all. A shadow root is an intentional, beautifully blended transition from a slightly darker root to a lighter end. It looks soft and seamless, not like a harsh line of regrowth.
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Meet our expert
Madeleine
Director
Madeleine is an expert hair stylist dedicated to the art and science of hair care. Her work empowers individuals to understand and embrace their hair's true potential, transforming routine care into a ritual of natural beauty.
