When To Use a Soft Base Break Instead of a Shadow Root

Why Ashlee Norman is Saying Goodbye to Shadow Roots—Meet the “Hybrid Color” Melt

Do you ever think about base breaking instead of shadow rooting? According to blonding expert Ashlee Norman (@ashleenormanhair), you should. Known for sharing powerhouse color education with her 289k Instagram followers, she recently posted a permanent color formulation method that has us rethinking every color melt of the past.

By adding a “Tone Softener” into her permanent color formulas, Ashlee creates a hybrid color that allows her to lift, tone, deposit and gloss for a range of desired results. Keep reading for a…