Sunday, January 17, 2016

Here's What You Need To Know About "Color Melting" Your Hair

It's how everyone gets that ~natural-looking~ ombre.

If you've ever been on Pinterest, you may be familiar with ombre hair, the transitional color from darker hair on top to a light, often bleach blonde hair color on the bottom.

If you've ever been on Pinterest, you may be familiar with ombre hair, the transitional color from darker hair on top to a light, often bleach blonde hair color on the bottom.

The lower half of the hair is bleached, which can result in a harsh changeover in the middle of the hair.

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Over time, the ombre got a lil' more subtle.

Over time, the ombre got a lil' more subtle.

Colorists figured out techniques like hair painting and balayage highlights to get a less striking transition between shades.

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And now, we've reached peak hair goals: COLOR MELTING.

And now, we've reached peak hair goals: COLOR MELTING.

Don't worry. It's not actually about melting the hair. Colorists have been developing the skill for a while and it's incredible.

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"Melting is a technique that blends the highlights with the base color of the hair so you don't have any harsh lines," George Papanikolas, Matrix StyleLink stylist, tells BuzzFeed Life.

"Melting is a technique that blends the highlights with the base color of the hair so you don't have any harsh lines," George Papanikolas, Matrix StyleLink stylist, tells BuzzFeed Life.

It's all about that soft gradation effect, regardless of whether you're getting blonde highlights or pastel hair color.

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