A Radical Makeover: Shaved Sides, Purple Ghost Roots, and a Buzz Pattern
Are you ready to completely abandon traditional beauty standards? Indeed, the alternative hair scene is pushing massive creative boundaries right now. Actually, mixing multiple edgy techniques—like buzzed patterns, color blocking, and ghost roots—creates a truly unique, head-turning look. Recently, a client asked for one of the most radical, highly customized makeovers we have done all year. Let us break down exactly how we transformed her long brown hair into an absolute alt-fashion masterpiece.
Assessing the Mixed Canvas 
First, we carefully examined her natural starting point. Specifically, the client arrived with very long, solid brown hair. However, her bangs were previously bleached and still held onto some stubborn, faded green residue. Consequently, this mixed canvas required a highly strategic plan. We needed to safely strip out the old green dye while simultaneously prepping her hair for an entirely new, complex color palette.
The Edgy, Choppy Cut and Shave
Next, we started the massive transformation with the clippers. She was totally ready to drop the heavy length, so we immediately shaved the sides of her head down to a tight buzz. Then, we took the shears to the remaining length on top and in the back, creating a highly textured, edgy, and choppy haircut. Ultimately, shedding all that long hair instantly gave her a fierce, modern silhouette and perfectly framed the new shaved sections.
The Tricky Triple Process Lightening
Then, the highly technical chemical process officially began. Removing green residue and lifting dark brown hair requires extreme professional caution. Therefore, we executed a meticulous triple process color. First, our colorist carefully applied premium lightener to the shaved sides and the root area of the longer hair, while gently color-correcting the green bangs. By breaking the lifting down into multiple gentle rounds, we achieved a clean, pale blonde canvas without destroying her hair health.
Painting Ghost Roots and a Custom Spiral
Afterward, the real creative magic happened. We wanted to play with the popular “ghost root” trend, so we applied a stunning, cool-toned purple and blue blend directly to the freshly lightened roots of her choppy layers. Meanwhile, we dyed the mid-lengths and ends of those sections a stark, rich black. Finally, we left the shaved sides an icy bleach blonde but meticulously painted a vivid purple spiral pattern directly onto the buzz. As a result, the high-contrast collision of the patterned shave and the purple ghost roots looks incredibly futuristic and edgy.
Time and Transparent Salon Pricing
Finally, completing this intricate, multi-layered look requires intense focus and serious time in the chair. Indeed, flawlessly executing a color correction, root bleach, custom pattern painting, and a major chop is a massive salon investment. Specifically, a massive triple process creative color costs exactly €360 on its own. However, bundling it with this transformative haircut brings the total package to exactly €400. If you are ever looking to just refresh your shape without the intense color work, our standalone haircuts are always exactly €70. Ultimately, our totally transparent pricing ensures you know your exact budget before the clippers ever turn on.
Ready for a Radical Transformation?
In conclusion, you never have to settle for boring hair. Truly, the stylists at Assort Amsterdam absolutely love bringing your wildest, most alternative visions to life. Furthermore, we always prioritize your hair integrity during these heavy color corrections and intense bleaching services.
If you want a totally unique, rule-breaking look, we can easily help. Just book your dedicated consultation seat with us online today.
Assort Amsterdam
📍 Kerkstraat 99A, 1017 GD Amsterdam
✉️ info.assortams@assort-hair.com
📞 +31 6 15416994
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