If you’re blonde and want to transition to a low-maintenance brunette, there’s a pretty simple playbook: Let your natural color grow in as much as possible, then go in for a tint-back service. The tint-back is a series of glosses that match your previously-highlighted hair to your root color so there’s no demarcation. “After that, there’s little to no maintenance,” explains Rotger. “After a few months, maybe you can add a little face-framing highlight,” she adds, but once you’ve successfully transitioned your hair, you’re in full control of your color budget.
