Can I do a root smudge at home?
Hair smudging is less dramatic than a root melt, and just adds a slight shadow effect to your root color (hence the technique’s other moniker, shadow root). It’s a super simple way to DIY hair color at home and really hard to mess up, see for yourself Find your shade.
What’s the difference between root smudge and shadow root?
The key difference is that in a shadow root, the difference in color between the root and shaft is typically more dramatic than in a root smudge. A shadow root can also be much lower than your standard root smudge, providing more depth to the finished result.
What is the purpose of a root smudge?
If you don’t know what root smudging is, it’s a technique used to buffer out lines of demarcation in dyed hair. When done right, smudging will reflect depth into the root area and cut down on hard lines.
Will a root smudge cover GREY?
Depending on how much lift is needed, you may also consider using a foilyage technique to create blended gray coverage. Finally, finish the service with a root smudge or color melt to ensure you create a natural, blended finish that will last for your client.
How much is a root smudge?
A root smudge is an additional $50, and a cut is an additional $70.