Hi everyone! The topic I am asked most about is my hair, so today I wanted to share more information on how I get my hair cut and colored as well as share a few photos you could use for reference since i’ve found sharing photos often leads to the best outcome.

how to get lived in, beachy bronde hair color

I ask for lived-in color because it’s more low maintenance and I don’t have to go in as often. Right now my appointments vary from 8-16 weeks just depending on my schedule.
No base color
No ombre or thick highlights
We do a partial babylight and then every 2-3 visits she will do more of a full babylight to keep the bottom layers from being too dark.
Face framing highlights (some stylists call it the “money piece” haha)
Neutral tone; a lot of people gravitate towards cool tones and I’ve tried it but neutral looks best with my skin tone. Be open to what your stylist suggests!
Root smudge to help blend my natural hair with the highlights; this is done after the initial wash.

how i keep my hair color fresh between visits

Ask for lived in color. I know I just mentioned this, but talk to your stylist about how often you realistically can/ want to go in and they’ll adjust how they place the color for the best grow-out. Your schedule won’t always match your reference photos, but your stylist will help come up with a plan that fits your life and preferences.
Use quality products. Not everything needs to be expensive, but try to find sulfate-free products, since sulfates strip the color and dry out your hair. If you’re having trouble getting your sulfate-free shampoo to get bubbly and sudsy, add more water, not shampoo.
Treat with a mask. One reason why your hair color looks so good when you first leave a salon is that they’ve added products that moisturize your hair and repair damage. I personally just use a hair mask instead of conditioner when I wash my hair, but you could also do a deep conditioning treatment once a week. This one is my favorite right now, and you can see all of the products I use and recommend here.
Use less heat and less product. I think the main secret to keeping my hair color fresh is that I don’t blow dry it and avoid using a ton of styling products. I like to let my hair “breathe” for lack of a better word, and using too much dry shampoo/ hair spray can lead to product build-up and be really harsh on your hair.

low maintenance, beachy hair cut

I am much pickier about my haircut than I am the color. I have fine hair, but I have a lot of it so it feels really thick and can be heavy at times. My hair is also naturally straight, so even though I curl it most days, I try to get my hair cut to work with my natural texture. I get my haircut every 12ish weeks since it grows fast. Here’s exactly what I ask for:

A “V” cut with shortest, face-framing layers in the front, turning to a point in the back. I personally like that sharp point (like a tail haha), but you obviously don’t have to go as intense.
I need to fit my hair in a pony tail, so the shortest layer is a few inches below my chin, but slightly shorter than collar bone length.
We go for long layers in the back to reduce weight and add a bit of movement and dimension
I personally don’t like the “fresh hair cut” clean lines/ blunt ends, so my stylist takes time to make the ends look a little more lived in while still getting rid of split ends.