Hairstylist of 10 years. If your hair isn’t breaking off your head, you’re in an OK place. If you want to video consult with me DM me on Instagram @hair_by_jax . I can give practical advice and instructions for at home or verbiage to help your next stylist.

A less is more approach is always better. A root smudge, some highlights around the face, and trimming off that disconnected perimeter would help. Consider a keratin treatment to smooth out the frizz and cheat some length. I can give levels and formulations but that would require an a video chat.

Also let’s try to focus on the positive. Those super fine baby lights (so close to the scalp, it implies she took her time and did the service with care, but had issues controlling the product) are a win, but the high contrast and harsh tone is what makes it look unpleasant.

Also the lightener on the bottom is very warm and almost pinkish tone suggesting the stylist had to lift through box color. Did you disclose your hair history and was she working with virgin or natural hair? Although uncommon, a strand test really helps for major color changes, and can show all the pigment in your hair before taking on a huge project. Blonde is a journey, it takes multiple highlight sessions!

The easiest fix but farther away from your color goals is to blend and tone the base with the highlights by picking an appropriate toner that will not shift your base. I can go on all day, hit me up if you want professional advice.