Want natural-looking depth without sacrificing a bright blonde? The secret: Build contrast and add darkness for the blonde to pop against—aka a soft shadow root that DOESN’T look like grown out roots. Joico Artist Mai Hernandez (@maimaihair) shares her secrets to melt harsh lines to paint blended shadow roots on any blonde client.

Try These 4 Techniques For A Seamless Shadow Root

But first, don't skip this step:

For blended, lived-in looks, it's crucial to prep the hair to eliminate any potential of uneven lifting or toning mishaps.…