Darkening the roots

Dark roots on blonde hair are no longer seen as a flaw — today, they’re a chic trend embraced by many celebrities and fashion icons. This colouring style adds depth, naturalness, and effortless elegance to your overall look. To achieve the best and most harmonious result, root shadowing should always be performed by a professional colourist in a salon setting.

Benefits of darkening the roots

The dark-rooted blonde look is an ideal choice for women who want to maintain a striking, fashionable appearance with minimal upkeep. By choosing a shade that’s close to your natural colour, you can enjoy longer intervals between colouring sessions while keeping your hairstyle fresh and voluminous — without relying on excessive styling products.

Why Root Darkening Is Worth Trying

This technique offers a number of advantages that make it both stylish and practical:

  • ● Suitable for any hair length and texture.
  • ● Visibly refreshes and enhances the overall look.
  • ● Hair grows out naturally, without harsh colour boundaries.
  • ● Flatters women of all ages, adding elegance and depth.

Root darkening gives hair a luxurious, salon-finished appearance. Depending on the desired effect, stylists may use advanced techniques such as shatush, balayage, ombre, or sombré. The transitions between shades can be either smooth and subtle or more pronounced — always chosen to complement your colour type and features.

Choosing the Perfect Shade Combination

Platinum or ash-blonde tones paired with darker roots appear softer and more natural, while warm blondes blend beautifully with chestnut hues. Cooler blonde shades contrast elegantly with black or dark brown roots, creating a chic, sophisticated look. Even pastel tones — like light pink — gain depth and definition when darkened at the roots, adding character and a modern edge.

Caring for Hair After Root Darkening

Maintenance after root darkening is similar to standard colour care. Lightened hair benefits from extra hydration and nourishment, so regular use of moisturising masks and leave-in treatments is essential. For cool blonde shades, stylists recommend anti-yellowing products to maintain tone clarity and shine.

Transform Your Look with PIED-DE-POULE Warsaw

For flawless results, trust your transformation to our professional colourists. Our experienced stylists will select the perfect technique and shades to match your personality and preferences. The procedure is relaxing and enjoyable — and the outcome will exceed your expectations.

Book your appointment today and reveal your refreshed, radiant look tomorrow!

Customer reviews

  • I adore PDP. I especially like hairdresser Yana who works in a salon located on Shota Rustaveli Street. After her great work my hair looks stunning and shiny. This is the best salon for me in all respects. There is always a cool atmosphere and friendly beauty experts.

  • I like styling and makeup in PDP. There is always a great atmosphere, I feel as at home. I also get a lot of compliments concerning my styling and makeup on different events. Of course, I always recommend PIED-DE-POULE beauty salon to all of my friends.

  • I have been regularly visiting PIED-DE-POULE for BRAE hair care for more than a year. Thanks to this procedure I grew health dreamed length of hair. I do styling more often than care. I like that different beauty experts work with me but I always get the same professional services.

  • I have been visiting this lovely beauty salon for a year already and I am extremely satisfied with service quality. These are the procedures I do on a regular basis! All the specialists always follow my requests! I especially adore a beauty expert whose name’s Maxim. He is just wonderful specialist! I am extremely thankful for the service quality.

  • I wish to express my gratitude to PIED-DE-POULE! The staff took into account all my wishes concerning the choice of hair color. The result was just wonderful! Also, I had a facial peeling and pedicure – all in all, I liked the service!

  • I have been a regular customer of the network of PIED-DE-POULE beauty salons for more than two years. I visit PDP on Shota Rustaveli most often as far as its location is convenient for me. Additionally, my favorite makeup artist, Ira, works there.

  • I visited PDP for the Balmain hair treatment (we tried to solve the problem of dry hair after lighting into blonde). Hairdresser’s name is Iia. She has told me about hair care and helped me to choose right products for my hair. I am really satisfied with her work. This “ritual” is my chance to grow length again after being blonde and having a bob).

  • PIED-DE-POULE beauty salon has been one of my favorite places in Kyiv for many years. I always choose and visit only this salon and I do not go to other places. There is always friendly atmosphere and professionalism of high-level. What is more, there is one significant point: if you come to PDP and you are hungry, the staff can offer you a menu with delicious and healthy food which can be delivered really fast!

  • I have been visiting PIED-DE-POULE for two years already and I am thrilled with the quality of the procedures, all the staff and communication. I like the possibility to always choose the most suitable time for me. Also, thanks to the salon, I never miss any new product of beauty industry and especially products for hair care as far as I enjoy them much!

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