Translation: If you are having a hard time with balayage, foilyage, or traditional foils looking too “stripe-y”, a root smudge can save your bacon!Īfter the highlight technique of your choice processes fully, shampoo your client and mix up a root smudge. ro͞ot sməj/: Also Called a “Shadow Root”Ī root smudge is the perfect technique to slightly “buff away” telltale foil lines at the root or a balayage application that wasn’t feathered enough at the base. The only exception for me is if I’m concerned about exposing underlying pigment, then I will pick a Semi. For what it’s worth: I’m usually opting for Demi because it gives more longevity. Why not permanent? Well, permanent color puts more stress on the hair, so if this is previously lightened hair (which 9 time out of 10 it is) permanent color wouldn’t be the most ideal choice for the overall integrity of the hair. Since all of these techniques are about depositing depth into the hair, limit your product choices to just Semi permanent or Demi permanent color. Before we dive in, I want to talk about product.
