The emergency to go touch up the roots has become very boomer. What’s more, the fact of having the roots darker than the rest of the hair has been consolidated so much that a new technique has even been created that takes its name, ‘dark roots‘, for those who want to make their long hair their own without complexes.
If there is something to like about this trend, it is, without a doubt, comfort. It also brings a unique personality and character to whoever wears it. Another point in your favor? That flees from all ageism.
The concept is clear, the Dark Roots technique consists of making the area of the roots darker than the rest of the hair. So far, all good. You can do it by letting it grow naturally or by darkening this area ad hoc, to create greater contrast and depth.
It allows you to space out visits to the hairdresser and forget about the rush for old touch-ups that hinted at a certain sloppiness. Now, the result created on purpose is casual, daring and above all, adaptable to all women, hair tones, ages and styles. And things don’t end here, because from being something synonymous with laziness or abandonment, it has even come to have different types of dark root tones. The experts tell us.
Sarah Treacher
Intense Dark Roots
An example, Maribel Verdú’s long hair in this image, in which a much stronger contrast can be clearly seen, combining dark brown roots with very warm golden blonde hair.
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“The result provides a touch of grunge, a style that comes stomping for the next season, although the blonde tone manages to provide a lot of luminosity to the face, something that is always very flattering,” He says charo garciafrom the living room Ilitia Beauty & Science. Another example: Kim Kardashian.
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He assures that this technique is perfect to combine in a wavy midi length hair, to reduce the harshness of the look and provide a more youthful and rejuvenating appearance.
Gianluca Senese
Blended Shadow Roots
The expert assures that this version has a more subtle effect and the contrast between the tones is less, so it is ideal for those who want less to go to the hairdresser for touch-ups but who do not want large contrasts either.
“It looks great on caramel, chestnut and even copper hair, because it gives them a multi-tonality that greatly enriches the ensemble”, He says. Although it is also a good technique for darker hair that wants to gain depth in the upper area with a light gradient that remains intact with hair growth.
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“Without a doubt, it is one of the most easy-to-maintain styles when it comes to colouring,” assures the hairdresser.
taylor hill
Colored Roots
For the most daring. It is the most original way to wear the trend. And if not, ask Billie Eilish when she chose to dye her roots neon green with the rest of her brown hair.
“It consists of coloring the root zone in a striking tone, usually fantasy”, Garcia explains. And in this case, he says, it is essential to go to the salon more frequently to maintain the effect.
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Who does this effect suit best? According to the expert, “We are looking for a strong contrast between colors, so pastel tones look great on cool blonde hair. For brunette hair, more vibrant colors like purple and blue are best.”
