My regular stylist has an opening in two weeks, and I am considering a change from my natural dark blonde. I would like something subtle enough to grow out well, not a dramatic transformation that needs constant maintenance. The reference pictures I saved move between soft-summer beige blonde, and each one seems convincing under different lighting. I tried several phone filters, but the screen often brightens my complexion. That makes every option look more successful than it might be outside the app. My biggest concern is choosing an ashy shade that turns flat. I took one set of pictures outside on a cloudy day and kept my hair, clothes, and camera settings unchanged. To organize the references sensibly, I checked soft summer hair color as a neutral comparison page. I am now leaning toward a soft ash gloss, provided the stylist agrees after seeing my hair in person. I will also ask for a strand test. How do you tell when a preview is changing more than the hair colour? |