The Hair Den, Hair by Tara Werning

Lifting through years of permanent color is no easy task. Permanent dye builds layers in the hair, which makes lightening a slow and careful process. Instead of one aggressive session, it takes patience, strategic lightening, and protecting the integrity of the hair every step of the way.

For this transformation we carefully lifted through the old color to create that bright blonde panel and soft peachy tones while keeping the deep red around it for contrast. The goal was maximum impact without compromising the hair’s health — and that balance is everything.

Sometimes the most creative colors start with the hardest canvas… but the results are always worth it.

Iam so guilty of this 🫣

The shine on this is unreal ✨

You can literally see that mirror-like reflection running from the crown through the mid-lengths — that’s a perfectly sealed cuticle. The light is hitting it evenly, which tells you the surface is smooth and healthy.

What makes it stand out:
• ✨ Glass finish — not dull or matte anywhere
• ✨ Rich color reflection — the red tones look deeper because the shine is amplifying them
• ✨ Polished ends — even the ends are catching light instead of looking dry

This is that “turn your head when she walks by” kind of shine. It gives expensive, luxury hair energy.

Today we transformed her old highlights into a rich super dimensional glossy brunette.

The warmth keeps it from looking flat, and the subtle variation through the mids and ends gives it movement.

An absolutely fresh look!