Milan Bhatti

YOU’RE ONLY DOING ROOT TOUCH-UPS… SO WHY IS YOUR HAIR GETTING DARKER EVERY TIME? 👀🤎 Here’s something many people don’t realise about regular grey coverage. Every time you touch up your roots, colour can unintentionally overlap onto previously coloured hair. And over time, repeated overlap can lead to colour build-up, making your hair look darker, flatter and almost black — with little to no dimension. Now comes the tricky part. 👇🏻 Simply applying a brown shade over these dark, colour-loaded lengths may not give you the lighter brown transformation you’re dreaming of. Because colour doesn’t normally lift previously coloured hair. That’s exactly what we were dealing with in this short-hair transformation. 🎯 OUR GOAL? ✨ Move away from the flat, dark appearance. ✨ Carefully lighten the existing colour. ✨ Create a beautiful, dimensional brown. ✨ Maintain hair quality throughout the process. We used strategic foil placement to help us lighten the hair precisely and work towards the desired result. Because this isn’t just about changing your hair colour. It’s about understanding what years of colour application have done to your hair — and choosing the right technique to transform it. STOP CHASING A NEW SHADE. START WITH THE RIGHT COLOUR STRATEGY. 🤎 Save this Reel before your next root touch-up — your colour journey deserves a little more planning! 📍 Wave Salon & Academy | Vadodara #LorealProlndia #LproHCC #LorealproBrondeBlends #LorealProHairColorCoder #LorealProfWest2 @Loreal_education_india @ranganpriyakasthuri @hair_by_yashrathod @amitdube_1982 @ajitkumar.pro @mokshit_lorealpro

You’ve been covering your greys for years, but it’s time to rethink your hair colour strategy. 🤎 #LorealProlndia #LproHCC #LorealproBrondeBlends #LorealProHairColorCoder #LorealProfWest2 @Loreal_education_india @ranganpriyakasthuri @hair_by_yashrathod @amitdube_1982 @ajitkumar.pro @mokshit_lorealpro

You’ve been covering your greys for years, but it’s time to rethink your hair colour strategy. 🤎 Years of regular root touch-ups had gradually made her hair look almost black, leaving little to no dimension. And with such a dark base, every new white root stood out even more. We started with L’Oréal Professionnel Metal DX, our must-have step for helping protect the hair fibre and reduce the risk of breakage during the colour service. Then came the lightening with Blond Studio 9, followed by strategic toning to bring the entire colour together. ⏳ The process? Over 5 hours. 🎨 The approach? Technical, customised and detail-driven. 🤎 The result? A beautifully dimensional brunette with a softer grey contrast. And the best part? Seeing our client happy with her transformation. ❤️ Because a transformation like this isn’t just about the final colour. It’s about the consultation, the technique, the hair’s condition and the time invested in getting it right. Good colour takes time. And some transformations simply cannot be rushed. 📍 Wave Salon & Academy | Vadodara Save this Reel if you’re tired of flat, dark root touch-ups and want to explore a more dimensional bronde look. #LorealProlndia #LproHCC #LorealproBrondeBlends #LorealProHairColorCoder #LorealProfWest2 @Loreal_education_india @ranganpriyakasthuri @hair_by_yashrathod @amitdube_1982 @ajitkumar.pro @mokshit_lorealpro

ASH BRONDE — LIGHTNESS WITH CONTROL. She came in with a dark natural regrowth and previously highlighted lengths, so the challenge was to create a clean, seamless ash blonde while respecting the integrity of the hair. We started with Blonde Studio 9, using a controlled lightening process to reach the right underlying tone while helping maintain the hair’s integrity with its Bonder inside technology. Once the desired level was achieved, we refined the tone using Dia Light — 7.12 + 8.1 with 9 vol. The result? A soft, refined ash bronde with a lightweight feel, beautiful shine and a luxurious gloss finish. The key wasn’t just reaching the right level — it was controlling the undertone and refining the finish. Lighten → Control → Tone → Gloss. That’s how I created this ash bronde. #LorealProlndia #LproHCC #LorealproBrondeBlends #LorealProHairColorCoder #LorealProfWest2 @Loreal_education_india @ranganpriyakasthuri @hair_by_yashrathod @amitdube_1982 @ajitkumar.pro @mokshit_lorealpro

[SUNKISSED BRONDE] See the bronde transformation I created focusing on effortless dimension and long-lasting vibrancy. THE RECIPE * Prep: Metal Detox Placement: Majirel Highlift 13 + 30vol using a teasy-lights technique. * Roots: iNOA 4.8 + 20vol. * Lengths: iNOA 5.35 + 20vol. #LorealProlndia #LproHCC #LorealproBrondeBlends #LorealProHairColorCoder #LorealProfWest2 @Loreal_education_india @ranganpriyakasthuri @hair_by_yashrathod @amitdube_1982 @ajitkumar.pro @mokshit_lorealpro

JET BLACK → SEAMLESS DIMENSION ✨ When the starting canvas is naturally jet black, the challenge isn’t just lifting the hair — it’s creating dimension that looks soft, blended and intentional. For this transformation, I chose Majirel High Lift 901S with 30 vol, customised with a touch of violet booster, and created my own formula to achieve this dimensional balayage. The goal was simple: No harsh lines. No heavy contrast. Just a seamless blend with visible dimension. Swipe to see the before and check out how we transformed this natural black base. 🤎 If you liked the transformation, hit ❤️ and let me know what you think. Formula • Technique • Placement • Control That’s where the difference is made. #LorealProlndia #LproHCC #LorealproBrondeBlends #LorealProHairColorCoder #LorealProfWest2 @Loreal_education_india @ranganpriyakasthuri @hair_by_yashrathod @amitdube_1982 @ajitkumar.pro @mokshit_lorealpro

WATCH THE GENZ DIMENSION COME ALIVE. This is why I love dimensional colour. The movement, the light, the depth — everything becomes more visible once the hair starts moving. #LorealProlndia #LproHCC #LorealproBrondeBlends #LorealProHairColorCoder #LorealProfWest2 @Loreal_education_india @ranganpriyakasthuri @hair_by_yashrathod @amitdube_1982 @ajitkumar.pro @mokshit_lorealpro @berniottjes @dhruv.abichandani @amityashwant_hair @amitthakur_hair @shriaa.pro @lorealpro_education_india @shwetasahni.pro @lorealpro EVERY COLOUR STARTS WITH THE HISTORY. Natural base: approximately Level 3–4 Previous heena: 6–8 months old - very organic & she had to to because her mom was left with some extraa heena in bowl 😉 Before choosing a formula, I always look at what the hair has already been through. And in this case, there was no significant henna coating or visible barrier — which gave us a clean canvas to work with. WHY INOA FOR THIS TRANSFORMATION? Ammonia-free coloration. Oil-based delivery system. A 1:1 mixing ratio. Plus the flexibility of 10 VOL | 20 VOL | 30 VOL oxidants. For me, the goal isn’t only to create colour — it’s to create colour while maintaining that glossy, hydrated-looking finish. THAT WHOLE-TUBE MOMENT. 😮‍💨 You know the one. When you squeeze almost the entire tube into the bowl and somehow that little moment feels ridiculously satisfying. But behind the satisfaction is the real work — the right formula, the right ratio and the right understanding of the canvas. TECHNIQUE IS MEANT TO BE SHARED. What I learned from our very own @berniottjes ♥️, I now get to pass on to my Hair Code batch students. Because learning a technique is one thing. Understanding it well enough to teach the next generation of stylists is another. THE KIND OF ATTENTION EVERY EDUCATOR WANTS TO SEE. Eyes on the section. Questions in the mind. Excitement in the room. Watching them observe every movement, placement and decision is honestly one of my favourite parts of education. This is where technique starts becoming understanding. AND THEN… THE GLOSS CHECK. Before the final wash, the hair was already telling the story. Shine. Reflection. Softness. Gloss. That

HONEY BRONDE, WITH A SHADOW. Inspired by this year’s Bronde direction, but instead of creating a flat, single-tone blonde, I wanted depth, warmth and dimension. A soft honey bronde with subtle shadowing — so the colour keeps changing as the hair moves. #LorealProlndia #LproHCC #LorealproBrondeBlends #LorealProHairColorCoder #LorealProfWest2 @Loreal_education_india @ranganpriyakasthuri @hair_by_yashrathod @amitdube_1982 @ajitkumar.pro @mokshit_lorealpro @dhruv.abichandani @amityashwant_hair @shriaa.pro @berniottjes @pzemmit @shwetasahni.pro @lorealpro FROM COFFEE, LEATHER & MORNING LIGHT. ☕️ The inspiration started with a rich brown leather jacket and that warm, shiny morning coffee with a hint of honey. I translated that mood into colour and searched for the closest shades in My Hair iD. The formula that caught my eye: 7.13 & 6.23 Warm. Refined. Dimensional. Sometimes the best colour ideas start outside the salon. CHANGE THE ANGLE. CHANGE THE STORY. The light catches different tones and brings the honey, brown and Bronde together. That’s the dimension I’m looking for.

Sunkissed Bronde 3D COLOUR — DIMENSION, WITHOUT COMPROMISE. Three different shades, carefully placed to create depth, light and movement within a Toner Service. Another 3D colour technique inspired by our very own @berniottjes ♥️ — and another result that proves dimension doesn’t always need traditional highlights. #LorealProlndia #LproHCC #LorealproBrondeBlends #LorealProHairColorCoder #LorealProfWest2 @Loreal_education_india @ranganpriyakasthuri @hair_by_yashrathod @amitdube_1982 @ajitkumar.pro @mokshit_lorealpro @shwetasahni.pro @pzemmit @tinou10 THE RECIPE BEHIND THE RESULT. INOA 5.12 — for the roots & depth INOA 7.8 & 9.2 — for that soft, sun-kissed alternative dimension The idea was simple: create enough depth at the base while allowing lighter tones to catch the light through the lengths. Different shades. One dimensional result. WHY I LOVE INOA. For me, it’s not just about the colour — it’s about how the hair feels and looks through the process. Ammonia-free colour with oil-based technology that helps give me that beautiful glossy, hydrated finish. And the technical part is simple: 1:1 mixing ratio 10 VOL | 20 VOL | 30 VOL More control over the formula. More flexibility in the technique. If you haven’t worked with INOA yet — give it a try. THREE SHADES. THREE BOWLS. ZERO CONFUSION. When you’re working with multiple formulas, organisation is part of the technique. Three bowls. Three shades. And a little trick I use — the shade sticker goes straight onto the bowl. Because when you’re creating dimension, you don’t want to guess which colour is where. THE ROOT STRETCH MATTERS. I slightly stretched the root underneath the sections to create a softer transition and allow the different tones to flow naturally into each other. Small movement. Big difference in the final dimension. WHEN THE COLOUR ALREADY LOOKS GOOD IN THE PROCESS. Before the final rinse. Before the styling. Before the camera. The hair was already looking glossy, hydrated and beautifully reflective while the colour was developing. That’s one of the things I love about working with INOA. BUILDING THE BOUNCE. For the styling, I used Volume Root Lift from tecniart to cre

3D COLOUR. A new approach to colour — built around depth, dimension and movement. Not just one shade. Not just highlights. A calculated placement of tones that makes the colour look dimensional from every angle. Inspired by our own @berniottjes ♥️ #LorealProlndia #LproHCC #LorealproBrondeBlends #LorealProHairColorCoder #LorealProfWest2 @Loreal_education_india @ranganpriyakasthuri @hair_by_yashrathod @amitdube_1982 @ajitkumar.pro @mokshit_lorealpro @shwetasahni.pro @pzemmit @tinou10 THE FORMULA BEHIND THE DIMENSION. 5.12 — the deepest shade, creating depth 7.18 & 8.21 — the dimensional alternate Everything with 10 vol, because the canvas was already light and the goal was to deposit richness, not lift. The result: depth without losing softness. WHY INOA? For this technique, I wanted colour that looked rich, soft and glossy. INOA is an ammonia-free permanent coloration with a 1:1 mixing ratio — giving me the control I need while creating a beautiful, luminous finish. TECHNIQUE IS IN THE DETAILS. The placement is only one part of 3D colour. Application, saturation and emulsification are equally important — because the colour needs to move into the hair evenly to create a seamless result. WATCH. OBSERVE. UNDERSTAND. This is how technique gets passed on. Every section, every placement, every movement matters when you’re learning a new way of looking at colour. COLOUR ON. DIMENSION IN PROGRESS. Even before the final rinse, you can see the difference. The hair looked hydrated, glossy and rich, with every section kept carefully separated to protect the individual tones and prevent them from merging. The technique starts showing itself even before the styling does. THE MESS I LOVE. Bowls. Brushes. Gloves. Colour everywhere. This is what happens when you’re deep into creating something new. A little mess after the process — but every bowl and every section has a story behind the final result. Creativity isn’t always clean. Sometimes, it looks like this 😅😉 LET THE COLOUR DO THE TALKING. For the finish, I kept the styling intentionally minimal — soft, natural waves instead of a heavily styled look. Because when the colour has dimension, y