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By Steph Bong·April 10, 2026
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So, your client wants to go blonde with their one-hour appointment, previously colored hair and drugstore-bought products at home. This situation is all too common for colorists. That’s why we’ve rounded up some blonding real talk you can share with clients who want to go brighter. Keep reading, have the proper consultations and start your client’s journey to blonde the right way!
“Reality is, it takes up to 50 minutes for hair to lift to the shade you want…
Master color correction and repair damaged hair with K18 in Ashlee Norman's advanced Reverse Balayage class.
@ashleenormanhair
Create dimensional brunettes with Daniel Mora's signature foiling technique for the perfect sunkissed look.
@danielmbeauty
Master the most-requested services behind the chair in this class with #ONESHOT Winner Ashlee Norman.
@ashleenormanhair
Avoid over-highlighting while maintaining depth with these timesaving tricks from Linson Jamison.
@linsonhair
Learn Danilo Bozic's Air Lights blow-dry and foil method for painting seamlessly blended blondes.
@danilo.bozic
Learn foilayage placement and application tips for high-impact blonding from Caitlin Dugan.
@coloredbycaitlin
Learn Gabriel Samra’s signature Blonde Contour balayage technique for creating the perfect blonde.
@gabrielsamra
Avoid hearing your clients say, "I still see yellow!" with this class taught by color correction specialist Josie Vilayvanh.
@josievilay
