@hairbyalex20: Stop getting ROOT MELTS and ROOT TAPS confused because they create completely different blondes. She didn’t want darker roots. She didn’t want a shadow root. And she definitely didn’t want to stop feeling blonde. She just hated how harsh and “lightbulb blonde” her highlights looked against her natural base in certain lighting. So instead of creating depth with a root melt, I softly blurred the contrast with a ROOT TAP to diffuse where the blonde met her natural colour. Same blonde. Completely different finish. A root melt creates more depth and a more “grown out” blonde. A root tap simply softens and blurs without taking away the brightness. #blonde #roottap #haircolortrends #colourcorrection
so this is color and not bleach. I'm so confused because I've never had a root tap look blonder. 😳
2026-05-30 23:26:44
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Hair by Alex :
A root tap isn’t the same as a root melt 🤍
This technique keeps the blonde bright while softening harsh contrast and regrowth rather than making the hair feel darker.
The placement + toner choice changes EVERYTHING ✨
I might do a full breakdown because clearly a lot of people have been getting these techniques confused 👀
2026-05-28 06:18:16
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Sam :
you first did highlights all over then root tap, right?
2026-05-28 02:05:01
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Breatheitsover :
Igora 9,5-1 10 vol for 10 min, you welcome
2026-05-29 13:40:26
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jamiebswift :
I’m confused. It looks like highlights were done. Is the root tap the process you do after you brought her highlihts back to her roots?
2026-05-29 03:28:36
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Taylor Paige :
No please tell me what you did because every time I ask for this it’s so blatant I just got highlights and I hate it
2026-06-20 00:08:57
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sammybardis :
Root tap is normally done with a toner a level darker than the blonde. Lift to level 10, root tap level 9. It just blurs out your blonde making it look even more seamless. Root melt can be done with a level 9 too, but is when it’s MELTED down more. 1-4 finger width depending on look.
2026-08-02 04:46:39
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Ok.Kari🩷 :
But how did your blonde get moved up? You use blonde first right and then you did the root tap and toner.
2026-06-01 04:05:49
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Suzz :
Where are u located? I need an appointment
2026-08-17 10:15:34
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asixnbb_ :
Pls can I get a full breakdown and a tutorial!!!
2026-05-29 00:33:22
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appleuser725586 :
Why can no one write anything anymore without using AI 😭
2026-07-24 18:26:58
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SouthEastSugarGlidersUK :
no you highlit her roots first
2026-06-01 15:19:03
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🏒 :
what is lightbulb blonde??
2026-06-05 03:06:55
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Tat_vixen91 :
Came out of a hair dressers looking like the before 😭 I’ve decided I’m not going to be blonde anymore lol
2026-05-28 19:35:48
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Maria :
This is beautiful amazing talented work
2026-05-28 21:53:59
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buyitbabes_ :
Love this 😍
2026-07-22 22:00:31
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Hair by Alex :
ALL the comments asking for the formula 👀
I don’t share formulas.
But the good news is, the formula isn’t the important part here anyway.
The real difference is the placement and technique behind it.
That’s why two colourists can use the same formula and create completely different results.
2026-05-29 13:07:48
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user1376839023423 :
All these new names for the same thing
2026-05-30 16:41:27
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Emma 🩵 :
Wow
2026-06-15 19:03:50
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planetJ :
which toner/ colour did you do use pls?
2026-05-27 19:29:20
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Tiffany :
Is she ok that her hair color is not the same from base to end? It shows two different shades of blonde… wouldn’t you want to see a consistent color from root to tip and also same cool or warm color tone not a mixture of both???
2026-06-04 13:46:15
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That Shoe Chick :
How’s a root tap diff than a root smudge
2026-07-27 01:55:28
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charrrr656 :
Do you think I could root tap my hair or would you re dye it thanks xxx
2026-05-30 10:36:29
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AshD2129 :
Yes please cause I would love to know the bleach you used, technique, toner and anything so I can achieve this! 🥰
2026-06-06 22:26:16
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