Maintain your beautiful blonde with professional root touch-up service. Keep your color fresh, vibrant, and seamless between full color appointments.
A bleach root touch up is a maintenance service specifically designed for blonde clients to keep their color looking fresh and seamless. This service focuses on applying bleach to new hair growth at the roots to match the rest of your lightened hair, creating a smooth, cohesive color from root to tip.
Unlike a full bleach and tone service, root touch-ups are faster, more targeted, and more affordable—making them the perfect solution for maintaining your blonde between major color appointments. Think of it as routine maintenance to keep your hair looking salon-fresh all the time.
Typical Appointment Time: 1.5 - 2 hours
Time varies based on root growth amount and hair thickness
Step-by-step: What to expect during your appointment
1.5-2 hours of your time for 4-6 weeks of flawless, salon-fresh blonde
Why consistent maintenance is the secret to perfect blonde
Most blonde clients need root touch-ups every 4-6 weeks depending on hair growth rate and desired look. We'll help you determine the perfect schedule during your appointment.
Pro Tip: Book your next appointment before you leave to ensure you get your preferred time slot!
Everything you need to know about bleach root touch-ups
Most clients need touch-ups every 4-6 weeks, depending on your hair growth rate and how much root showing you're comfortable with. If you have fast-growing hair or prefer no visible roots, every 4 weeks is ideal. If you don't mind a bit of root showing, you can stretch to 6-8 weeks.
Root touch-ups are actually less damaging than full bleach services because we only apply bleach to virgin, never-before-lightened hair at your roots. We also use bond-building treatments like Olaplex to protect your hair during the process. The key to maintaining healthy blonde hair is staying on a regular touch-up schedule and following proper aftercare.
If you're already platinum blonde and just maintaining your color, yes! A root touch-up will lift your natural roots to match your existing blonde. However, if you're trying to achieve platinum for the first time or if it's been several months since your last service, you may need a full bleach service instead. We'll assess your hair during consultation.
A root touch-up only applies bleach to new growth at the roots (usually 1-2 inches), while a full bleach service applies bleach from roots to ends. Root touch-ups are faster, more affordable, and designed for maintenance. Full bleach is for first-time blondes, major color changes, or when you need to refresh the entire length of your hair.
No, bleach root touch up is an in-salon only service. Due to the professional equipment and safety requirements, this service cannot be performed as a mobile offering. Please visit our salon location in Waterloo at 99 Northfield Dr E, Waterloo, ON N2K 3P9 for your appointment.
Many pregnant clients continue to get root touch-ups, especially in the second and third trimesters. We recommend consulting with your doctor first. If approved, we use well-ventilated spaces, high-quality low-ammonia products, and apply product only to hair (not scalp) to minimize any concerns. Mobile service is ideal for pregnant clients who want to stay comfortable at home.
Book your root touch-up today and maintain that salon-perfect blonde all year round.
Complement your root touch-up with these services
Traditional foil highlights for more uniform, all-over lightness and brightness.
Smooth and protect your blonde with a keratin treatment for frizz-free, glossy hair.
Fix previous color mishaps before starting fresh with beautiful blonde.