This Gray Blending Method Removes Banding Without Looking Over-Highlighted

Banding, harsh grow-out and over-highlighting are some of the biggest challenges stylists face when transitioning guests away from traditional gray coverage. Redken Artist and global educator Kaine Vakai (@kainevakaihair) tackles all three through a gray blending correction designed to mimic natural gray growth.

"When I approach a service like this, I always look at it as a color correction first and a gray blend second. My goal is to mimic the natural gray pattern, not fight against it,” Kaine shares.

For this guest, strategic foil placement, controlled depth and targeted glossing helped create a softer transition without sacrificing…