Meet the Experts
What Is Root Smudging?
Root taps and smudging live closest to the regrowth, says Kim.
Root melts are applied and blended down further.
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In my opinion, all three need to be combined to achieve the most seamless and natural-looking color.
That being said, among these terms, root smudge and root shadow are more often used interchangeably.
As Kim previously explained, the usage of terminology can vary.
As for how long youll be sitting?
Expect only a fraction of the 2 to 4 hours you often spend getting full foils done.
Typically, for a root smudge, the color only needs to process for 15 to 20 minutes.
The tool and processing time are relatively quick in relation to traditional color services, says LaBeija.
Depending on the desired result, clients can expect appointments as short as an hour from start to finish.
