Lived In Blonde versus Traditional Highlighting

If you have traditional highlights and are looking to switch to a healthier, more low-maintenance hair coloring routine, Lived in Blonde is for you. While there are many differences between Lived in Blonde & traditional highlights, these are the top ones we like to share:

It’s not just about coloring hair; it’s about creating a lifestyle where confidence and ease intertwine seamlessly.” – Amy Ferris, Owner and Creative Director

Length Of Service

Traditional highlights generally take 1 to 3 hours each time you go to the salon. Lived in Blonde can take longer depending on the color, health, length, & density of your hair. How drastic a color change you desire also impacts the overall time. Since Lived in Blonde uses many techniques to achieve the end look, we require more time with your hair. Lived in Blonde uses more techniques during the hair coloring service than traditional highlighting.

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Time Between Hair Colorings

Traditional highlights require touchups every 1 to 3 months. Lived in Blonde requires touchups every 6 to 12 months. At Swerve Salon, we offer a unique 3-in-1 service for all of our Lived in Blonde clients and suggest it every 3 months to maintain your color.

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Number Of Hair Coloring Techniques Used

Lived in Blonde uses more techniques during the hair coloring service than traditional highlighting. When you have highlights done, you add more blonde to what is already there. A Lived in Blonde service in Old Town, Chicago, transforms your hair as a whole by using each strand of hair. The subtle illumination traditional highlighting brings to your face is done by weaving the hair & applying the lightener with the foil. Touching up your roots and adding a few new highlights is what you should expect with traditional highlighting. A Lived in Blonde service will leave you with multi-dimensional hair when the perfect combination of multiple techniques is applied thoughtfully for your hair and lifestyle.