If your ultimate goal is to have that nonchalant, “I don’t care my roots are showing” look—think well-loved and well-lived-in hair, root melt is the technique that’ll take you from brunette to blonde in no time, all while giving you that effortlessly chic vibe.
Whether you prefer warmer tones or icy shades, there’s a melty look designed for your style in this article!
1. Beige Root Melt
Go for the perfect middle ground with a neutral, beige blonde—neither too warm nor too cool, just effortlessly balanced. Paired with a stunning, natural-looking root melt, this color will make it look like you’ve been loving this look for ages, and yet, it still feels timeless!
2. Blend The Roots To Ends
If you’re looking for a more dramatic transition, root melt can absolutely make that happen too! Just pick your desired undertone, show your hairstylist the picture above, and then all that’s left to do is sit back and enjoy your brunette-to-blonde transformation!
3. Bright As The Sun
Root melt has a way of bringing vibrant, already-bright hair colors to life—like this gorgeous shade of blonde! The contrast adds dimension, making your ends pop and almost glimmer when the light hits just right.
4. Dramatic Root Melt
If you can’t decide whether you’re a brunette or a blonde and want to embrace both, let the battle happen at your roots—with a fabulous root melt! By the time it’s all melted into place, there will be no question about the winner: you!
5. Face-Framing Strands
If you want your root melt to do more than just perfect your roots, why not let it frame your features too? Add a couple of highlighted front strands, and watch your hairstyle slay in more ways than one!
6. Lived-In Blondie
Being a blondie is your thing, but maybe it’s time to give that bold, all-over-bright look a break and try a root melt technique instead! Not only will it create a more natural, seamlessly blended style, but it’ll also make you look like being blonde is just second nature!
7. Subtle Root Melt
If you’re after a more natural look, save the bold shades and big contrasts for another day and try a subtle root melt instead!
Your brown roots will seamlessly blend into lighter strands, giving you that gradual, effortless transition you’re craving—while still rocking that beautiful, melty vibe!
8. The Longer The Better
If you had any doubts about mixing root melts with longer strands, fear no more! Let this gorgeous style convince you and make you forget you ever questioned the beauty of a good change.
The perfect blend? A well-executed, melty masterpiece that proves change can be everything.
9. Warm Blonde Root Melt
If you’re no stranger to warmer streaks and aren’t afraid of a little yellow, add some sunshine to your look with a root melt! You’ll see just how beautifully these warm tones come together.
10. Waterslide Root Melt
Make every trip to the hair salon feel like a thrilling waterslide ride, and test the waters with a gorgeous waterslide root melt! If you decide to take the plunge, it’ll melt your heart and remind you that sometimes the best changes come when you stay open to trying new things!