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5 ways to blend without a root melt

color technique Oct 16, 2023

Do I usually root melt? Yes, about 99.9% of the time. But in scenarios where I don’t want to, or where I’m doing an express service, I do these 5 things which help to create a soft blend!


⚡️zig zag parting
⚡️weaving
⚡️backcombing
⚡️over directing
⚡️painting lightener on at an angle

✖️BOARD: available HERE
✖️TEASING BRUSH: The Blonde Chronicles Diffuser Brush available HERE


I used 16 foils to create this color and I filmed the entire thing in an Instagram live for my education platform BCU. Wanna see the full video called "3 Layers of Lived in"? CLICK HERE to subscribe to BCU for only $18/month (6 month minimum requirement)!