How To Do A Shadow Root, Root Melt & Root Tap

[@alicewickman4807]

I’m always happy when you address gray hair options.

[@alisonjetmar7437]

Such a pretty woman. I love your hair color and the overall color palette.

[@jonineese]

Your hair is gorgeous and looks so healthy. Thanks for the info. Very helpful.

[@kristymaccone7045]

Hi Jonie Thank you so much! Also I’m so glad you found this information useful.

[@Raw_Roots]

I'm a level 6 and she has the hair color I desire.

[@raymondreyna7820]

Hi Kristy, great job describing the various color techniques. I also like the demonstration.

[@CountryLadyInBoots]

I hope you're well and you read this, bc I just want to tell you that what stands out the most about you that is SO lacking in your profession is your love of having healthy hair over and above solely achieving a certain look or simply pushing a product line. You're advice on why using the mousse is safer and healthier was gold. Tysm & best wishes "2025" 🙏🏻🎄

[@FIONA21ful]

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[@suzanneward6184]

Very well explained. Thanks so much.

[@abd4175]

You have exactly the same colouring as me. I don't want to highlight my hair so often but have a few grey strands ..so the second option should be good for me I think. Thanks for the info.

[@elisamdo]

My first time in 10 years going blonde and also did a BIG 10 inch chop to a medium length blunt bob 2 weeks ago. I told my new stylist I wanted a balayage but now, because my hair is short I wish I had more blonde closer to my root. I go back in 8 weeks and definitely telling her I want a root tap. I want as much blonde as I can get as close to my root but without that harsh demarcation line. I don’t mind going back more often as I need to anyway to maintain my cut. I wish I knew about what a root tap was this first time.

[@annamccann7404]

Love these! Can you please cover how to darken hair that is too blonde?

[@colleengorman237]

That is where I am at too. I’ve been blonde for over 8 years… I just can’t do the maintenance anymore. But I do need my grays covered.

[@AvaF1919]

This is such a great video. I love that you really explain the differences and show pictures.

[@melodyvoss]

Awesome. I'm standing here with brassy orange & yellow, after leaving the beauty school!! Ugh. They didn't even offer to fix it with one of these techniques, so I'm fixing it myself.

[@naomimara3340]

Tnx for the info about alcalinity/acidity. Very helpful, as this was my bigest concerne about demi permanent..how can I make sure it doesn't lift my base? Now I know. Verry informative! 👍🙏🙂

[@wendy8561]

I have very blonde balayage going on I normally do mine sections vertical thank you so much again your hair is gorgeous I'm just unsure of the color maybe a 6in

[@kristymaccone7045]

Hi Wendy, Thank You so much for watching! If you are unsure of your natural level just compare it to a natural color chart. You could probably even look for one online. You section vertically to tone? If so that’s ok as well. Sometime I’ll even section diagonally on thin hair, to prevent any noticeable lines.

[@lellocchiadue]

OMG....I just subscribed because you are so clear when you explain how to do, and when, and what!!!!!! Excellent,thank you 👋👌🍀

[@kristymaccone7045]

Thank you so much, I’m glad you enjoyed this and I hope it comes in handy

[@daisypeachesthetalkingpets]

Thank you for sharing this wisdom

[@hollygolden4535]

Wow!! Thank you Kristy so knowledgeable and informative. Such expert articulation.

[@kristymaccone7045]

Thank you Holly. Itmeans a lot to me to do a good job

[@anniebailey8293]

This is such a helpful video! Love how you explained the whole process. 😊

[@phironcjones4057]

This is so helpful. Thank you so much. 🙏❤️

[@melissahunnybee2you]

I'm gonna be bold and go: root melt on bottom layers, root tap on medium layers, and root shadow on top 👍

[@moonbabyprime]

When Kristy was describing what her planned changes were and showing where she planned to place the toners I thought she was being too picky b/c her hair already looked wonderful. The changes were obviously an improvement. I was in awe when she was done.

[@avril.227]

Best description and most helpful tips I’ve seen! Many thanks 🙏🏻

[@ChloeGraciela]

Thank you for this. So helpful. My stylist will do my roots with color (cover some grays) while at the same time apply highlights/lowlights. However, it always leaves me with that stripy, demarcated look, that I absolutely hate, no matter how I part my hair. Its not until I get that slight root growth that I like my hair, lol. Do you think it’s better to do highlights first, then root tap afterwards? Not sure why he doesn’t do it that way.

[@letsgoexplorecolorado8249]

When I have gotten my hair highlighted, and the root tap or root shadow, they do the highlights and then do the roots at the bowl. Recently, the girl who did my hair moved so I went to someone new and here I am trying to figure out how to do it myself. She only did the highlights, and I hate the stripy look. I tried to part my hair 10 different ways and it’s just horrible. I just left Sally beauty with a Demi permanent and some clear gloss and I’m going to attempt to do this myself.

[@ChloeGraciela]

I’m so glad I’m not the only one who feels this way!!! I though I was going crazy!!! Yes, no matter how I part my hair, it doesn’t matter. I have always done my roots in between my appointment with E Salon color and going to order sooner rather than later. Which hair color do you use from Sally’s?

[@passadonut]

One gal at Sally’s told me to only smudge the 2 colors only where they meet each other , otherwise the whole strand will look one color . I’ll be using 2 different shades of blonde . One for the roots & one for the length because I want it too look 2 shades over all to get it too look like Kate Hudson hair

[@shannonsmith9282]

need to study your color alkalinity. you said the other gel acidic says it produces 40 percent LESS alkalinity, but somehow you felt it was saying MORE. Thanks for defining the application differences. Really clarified it for me!

[@raymondreyna7820]

Kristy, First of all, I love your videos!!! Just a suggestion, for some of the viewers that are critical on color videos, you may want to point out that the color you're seeing on your screen may not be the actual color because the tint control on ones device screen is not always true to color. As a matter of fact, it is near impossible to get true color on any device screen. However, you may be able to get close. My thoughts as a expert colorist. I mirrored your video on my TV from my computer and was amazed by the color difference. Keep up the great work. Raymond Marc

[@racheldimattia433]

So I want to know since I am not a stylist but looking to get my hair done. I think I had something like this before and it faded out after 6 weeks and turned orange/ brassy color. My natural color is a great color and bleach highlights look great with it. So my question is if a stylist does a tap on you how long does it last?

[@kristinastrait3774]

I would love to know why some people start at the top, some start on the back and some do a certain shape. When doing a root smudge/shadow whatever; does it matter where you’re starting your dark color; too, back; etc?

[@Megan6772]

So helpful!! Tysm!!!

[@lfuentes4098]

Hi I would love to see a root melt, bayalage on a brunette with long hair. If possible with box brown hair dye on their hair with 25% grey root. Thanks.

[@sophiesylvain439]

What a happiness to watch a new video of yours 😃 does it work even if you don't have highlights ? I have some greys ang looking for something to "hide" them !

[@kristymaccone7045]

Hi Sophie, Thank you I’m going to try to get a new video out every week. In a couple of weeks I’m going to upload a video dedicated to grey coverage. You can do this depending on the amount of grey you have. A Vibrance toner will probably cover 30 to 50% of grey. So if you do this you will probably want to use the same color of your base. If you want you can send me a pic of your hair on Instagram and I’ll take a look.

[@lfuentes4098]

Do these toners work on grey roots? And are they available to the general public. Thanks.

[@123aesco]

I would love to know that too!

[@wendy8561]

Thank you soooo much 💜💜love all of your videos so wonderfully explained ,and thank you so much for all of your videos super detailed beautiful gorgeous hair you have ... thank you for new updated videos 💜💜💜🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@runwayakitas]

Can I use it on my bleached hair. I’m scared.

[@DawnFegely-yy4oy]

How to avoid getting the dark color from getting on the blonde parts. I did it and my whole head turned brown Which wasn’t what I wanted

[@wendy8561]

The foam brand that you used to the lengths please thanks Again!💜

[@kristymaccone7045]

Schwarzkopf Igora Expert Mousse. I used the number 9.5-1

[@wendy8561]

@@kristymaccone7045 in the u.s.a. where do I buy that at? hard time finding this can you send me a link please , 💜💜

[@kristymaccone7045]

@@wendy8561 Hi I thought I answered this sorry. I have links in the description section below the video. You can also look on Amazon or Walmart.com

[@moonbabyprime]

The effects and durability of this coloring process is reminding me of when my. Grandmother would get a “rinse” b/c dying your hair had a stigma off floozy, but a temp rinse (usually blue to darken the gray) was okay. 😊

[@scotiabelle1]

If a root melt is semi I don’t understand how it does not just look stripy again in one month??? How does it last between appointments?? I want light but low maintenance and to have a natural root .. thx

[@hafsasulejmani5762]

That's amazing, I'm going to try this today! Thank you for sharing this❤

[@michelledovner6601]

What kind of comb are you using to section hair?

[@CA-lf7jt]

When you do the root tap( for me 6n/6nb shades eq) and golden blonde highlight result desired… can I use a wow comb to comb the root tap down to mids- then blend in the 9 ?

[@mirooovuujjj7918]

This is so helpful. Thank you so much.

[@colleengorman237]

Hi: Did you say that it will cover gray? I’ve been blonde for so many years but the maintenance is to much anymore. I do the blonde highlights to blend with my grays… will this method help? And cover grays? Thanks so much!

[@michsand]

If you are covering your greys with one of these procedures you need to use a permanent to make sure it actually covers them. How would that work? Would you in the last 10 minutes of processing comb it through towards the highlights. I am a bit confused. I do my own tint and get the foils done every 3 months.

[@kristymaccone7045]

Hi Mich Well there are two ways to go about this. 1- if you are covering grays as a root touch up. I would tackle this as a normal regrowth application with a permanent hair color and definitely not overlap or bring the product down to the rest of the hair strand. This could darken the existing color. And you shouldn’t see the need to do so. 2- if you are covering gray as a root touch up and also doing highlights. I would cover the gray as one process like mentioned above and then after that highlight and once processed apply the root shadow, tap or melt; with the toner of choice. Note: if the gray is not more than 30% or resistant you can definitely just highlight and then proceed to shadow, tap or melt the regrowth with your Demi permanent toner of choice. I hope this helps.

[@michsand]

@@kristymaccone7045 thank you so much.

[@LuannHoward]

I've been using a 6nn and 7nn for years as my base color. I've done highlights - triied some bleach but now Iz'm going gray. I had grown out a lot of gray - tempted to "go gray" I left the bangs and side pieces to the side and used a 10nn and it looks great! Now my gray is coming back. Could I put the Ash blonde on the whole head? I know I cant lighten my brown but wiil it brighten it? Then tap brown on regrowth .. i am at an awkward state

[@annemurrell6419]

I’m using wells illuminal in the d sohade 10/1 , and I do my hair myself , I’m wanting to add some warmth to my hair at the roots, what method and colour would you suggest I go for, that blend well together , without looking like I’ve coloured it , my natural colour is a mousy brown, however I have a lot of grey mostly at the front of my hair, and more salt and pepper in the back.. I just feel my colour now, makes me look washed out .. and old looking

[@yanirah]

Did you do highlights yourself? I’m a colorist and have never done it myself but want to try

[@kristymaccone7045]

Hi Yanirah. Thank you for watching. I did do it myself

[@lalman1337]

ty for the information video =)//hairdresser sweden

[@kristymaccone7045]

Your very welcome

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[@not_today_satan_7]

Are you a licensed cosmetologist?

[@innaking7658]

Can you tell what color you use on your hair please?

[@kristymaccone7045]

I will get to all your messages they are so important to me.. I have been hospitalized since yesterday. I would appreciate prayers because I have swelling in my brain and having some procedures done in a while

[@avril.227]

@@kristymaccone7045 This video was a year ago, I hope you are healing well 🙏🏻

[@florenna]

An ingenious idea to use temporary colourants such as this (Igora mousse) to do root shadow, melt etc.! :) I've only seen people using permanent dyes to achieve these effects ;) Well, of course it also depends on whether you want the result to be permanent or not, but this is a great way to start, and great idea for a refreshing change, anyway.

[@DrCarlaSeleme]

Excellent tutorial little sister. Thank you!

[@melissam8747]

Thank you

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[@stephanieoneverything8172]

You are lovely. Great video very thorough.

[@raezeebyme8106]

Wow thankyou so much 🎉loved this tutorial

[@Raw_Roots]

Finally, someone adressing these colors, not everybody wants white blonde. I'm a level 6 and want hair very similiar to yours. Can you make a video using Wella, I'm not talking about T-18, etcetera, just demi wella toners.

[@sukhdev3213]

Thanks for informative video

[@wendy8561]

Where can I buy this toner from?

[@kristymaccone7045]

I’ve seen them on Amazon and even Walmart.con or eBay

[@wendy8561]

@@kristymaccone7045 oh okay just sent you a message on the other reply could you send me a link please

[@kristymaccone7045]

Hi @@wendy8561 , I have the links in the description box below the video. Let me know if it works!

[@Shortsandstuff316]

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[@TheSpider1022]

Geez you make this sound so complicated and people who have never highlighted their hair won’t even take your advice because your complicating everything… I’ve am a natural dark blonde and highlight mine always have and it’s trial and error if it’s your first time. Then you will learn just do a test highlight… this gal is confusing all of you

[@kristymaccone7045]

Thanks for watching and for letting me know you think it’s too complicated. I’ll keep it in mind for the next time. If you have questions I’ll be happy to answer them. If you know why and how things happen during hair processing you will not need so much trial and error