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A Stunning Transformation: Long Black Hair to Pink Skunk Stripes

Do you love bold hair transformations? Indeed, changing very dark hair requires major professional skill. Actually, many clients want edgy, high-contrast looks right now. Therefore, we want to share a beautiful salon story today. Specifically, a client wanted bright pink face-framing pieces. Let us explain this amazing double process color journey perfectly.

The Starting Dark Canvas A back view of long, flowing jet-black hair with a soft, natural wave. The color is a solid, deep raven tone from the roots to the ends, featuring a healthy, glossy shine and a thick, slightly textured hemline.

First, let us look at the starting hair canvas. Specifically, this client arrived with very long, solid black hair. Indeed, lifting dark hair is always a massive salon challenge. Because, black hair holds very stubborn underlying red pigments. Consequently, bleaching it requires extreme patience and careful professional care. Thus, we formulated a very safe, strict lightening plan first.

A Fresh, Healthy Haircut

Next, we started the big transformation with a fresh haircut. Actually, the client wanted her long hair cut a bit shorter. So, we quickly chopped off several inches of heavy weight. Furthermore, cutting the hair first is actually very smart. Specifically, we do not waste expensive bleach on dead ends. Also, remember our standard haircuts always cost exactly €70. Ultimately, this fresh trim made her hair instantly healthier.

The Careful Bleaching Process

Then, we moved onto the complex double process color. First, our stylist carefully sectioned her dry, newly cut hair. Next, we cleanly isolated her bangs and front face-framing pieces. Also, we isolated thick peekaboo sections underneath at the nape. Then, we safely bleached these specific target areas. Indeed, safely lifting black hair to blonde took several hours. Thus, the remaining black hair stayed perfectly dark and untouched.

Applying the Vivid Pink Dye Alt Text: A front profile of a person with long, wavy black hair featuring a high-contrast pink transformation. The full, straight-across bangs are dyed a vibrant magenta pink, which continues into "peekaboo" sections underneath the black top layers. The pink strands frame the face and peek through the dark curls, creating a bold and edgy two-tone look.

Afterward, the bleached sections were finally ready for bright color. Specifically, we applied a stunning, vivid neon pink dye. So, we painted the lightened bangs, face frames, and peekaboo layers. Consequently, the bright pink popped amazingly against the solid black. Actually, this mix creates a trendy, high-contrast skunk stripe effect. Plus, the hidden pink peekaboos look totally amazing when tied up.

The Total Transformation Cost

Finally, let us discuss the exact salon pricing. Indeed, big creative changes require a massive amount of work. Specifically, a double process creative color with a cut costs €320. However, this covers hours of safe bleaching and custom vivid dyeing.

Ready for Your Own Big Change?

A front profile of a person with long, wavy black hair featuring a high-contrast pink transformation. The full, straight-across bangs are dyed a vibrant magenta pink, which continues into "peekaboo" sections underneath the black top layers. The pink strands frame the face and peek through the dark curls, creating a bold and edgy two-tone look.

In conclusion, are you ready for a massive color transformation? Indeed, our expert colorists love painting these bold, creative designs. Plus, we specialize in lifting dark hair very safely.

If you want a highly creative new look, we can easily help. So, just book your consultation seat with us today.

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Assort Amsterdam
📍 Kerkstraat 99A, 1017 GD Amsterdam
✉️ info.assortams@assort-hair.com
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