Why Ashlee Norman is Saying Goodbye to Shadow Roots—Meet the “Hybrid Color” Melt

Do you ever think about base breaking instead of shadow rooting? According to blonding expert Ashlee Norman (@ashleenormanhair), you should. Known for sharing powerhouse color education with her 289k Instagram followers, she recently posted a permanent color formulation method that has us rethinking every color melt of the past.

By adding a “Tone Softener” into her permanent color formulas, Ashlee creates a hybrid color that allows her to lift, tone, deposit and gloss for a range of desired results. Keep reading for a…