Donna Nguyen

A little less lived-in.
A little more VIVID. 🧡🔥

There’s something so satisfying about a clean lift + a fresh copper paint.

Because sometimes your hair doesn’t need to be subtle. 😮‍💨

REAL TALK, HAIR BESTIES 💕
I’m saying this because I love y’all…
But you gotta hear me on this one

Some hair advice is cute.
Some hair advice will save your hair 👀

You don’t have to be icy to feel BRIGHT🤍

One of the biggest misconceptions I see is that every blonde has to be cool, white, or almost silver to be considered “good blonde.”

But here’s the thing: if you want a bright, clean blonde like THIS, you actually need to embrace the warmth underneath.

That soft yellow/golden stage everyone is so quick to say “I don’t want yellow!” to? 👀
That’s often exactly what I need to create the finished result.

Beautiful blonde isn’t about completely eliminating warmth — it’s about understanding the underlying pigment, knowing how far to lift, and toning it intentionally.

So no, you don’t need to be icy to feel blonde.
You need the right blonde for you. ✨

Would you wear this kind of bright blonde? 🤍

beyond the salon chair✨

📸❤️

P L A T I N U M 🤍 — BUILT IN STAGES

This is what the process actually looks like. 👀 Your hair doesn’t magically go from dark to blonde — it has to travel through every stage of warmth before we get to that clean, bright platinum.

And YES, this was all in one session. 🤌🏼

The biggest reason we were able to get her here? We were working with healthy, virgin hair and let the hair tell us how far we could safely push it.

Trust the lift. Trust the process. And most importantly, trust your stylistttt 😭🤍

Thinking about going platinum? SAVE this post so you know what to expect during your transformation. 🤍

📅 Booking: Select “All Over Blonde” when reserving your appointment
💬 Not sure if your hair qualifies? DM me “BLONDE” + a photo of your current hair and your color history

📍 6550 Little River Turnpike, Alexandria, VA 22312
🔗 Book through the link in bio — consultations available for major transformations ✨

P L A T I N U M 🤍 — BUILT IN STAGES

This is what the process actually looks like. 👀 Your hair doesn’t magically go from dark to blonde — it has to travel through every stage of warmth before we get to that clean, bright platinum.

And YES, this was all in one session. 🤌🏼

The biggest reason we were able to get her here? We were working with healthy, virgin hair and let the hair tell us how far we could safely push it.

Trust the lift. Trust the process. And most importantly, trust your stylistttt 😭🤍

Thinking about going platinum? SAVE this post so you know what to expect during your transformation. 🤍

📅 Booking: Select “All Over Blonde” when reserving your appointment
💬 Not sure if your hair qualifies? DM me “BLONDE” + a photo of your current hair and your color history

📍 6550 Little River Turnpike, Alexandria, VA 22312
🔗 Book through the link in bio — consultations available for major transformations ✨

✨ COLOR FORMULA BREAKDOWN ✨

Save this one for your next brunette inspo 🤎

For the girlies who want the perfect amount of dimension — soft ribbons of lightness, a touch of brightness around the face, and a seamless blend that ties it all together. ✨

ROOT SHADE: 4/0 + 5/1
OVERALL SHADE: 6/16 + 8/46
FACE FRAME: 9,5/49 + 9,5/1

The perfect brunette balayage for when you want to feel lighter and brighter without fully letting go of your brunette era. 🤎✨

Save this for your next color appointment!

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