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Colour that melts from root to ends with no lines — and grows out beautifully between appointments.
Color melt is a colouring technique in which shades melt into one another, from root to ends, with no visible lines. At Ikonomakis Hair Atelier in Chalandri, Athens, it starts from €150 and the final price is confirmed at your consultation. It is ideal if you want lived-in colour that grows out beautifully and needs fewer salon visits — and our whole team speaks English.
What is color melt, and how much does it cost in Athens? Color melt is a colouring technique in which one shade "melts" seamlessly into the next, from root to ends, with no visible lines, stripes or abrupt transitions. At Ikonomakis Hair Atelier in Chalandri, Athens, color melt starts from €150 (Colorist), €200 (Color Expert) and €250 (Master Color Specialist). The technique and the final price are confirmed at your consultation.
All three terms describe the same philosophy: colour that blends so naturally with your roots that the eye cannot tell where one shade ends and the next begins.
In practice, at the atelier we often combine these approaches with a lightening base such as balayage or babylights, depending on what your hair needs.
The key difference lies in how the colour is applied and how visible the transition is.
The techniques often work together: a balayage can be finished with a root melt so that the root grows out more gracefully. If you are choosing between lightening techniques, see our comparison of babylights, highlights and balayage (in Greek).
Lived-in colour continues to lead: balayage, color melt, root melting and invisible blending. The idea is simple: colour that looks beautiful not only on the day of your appointment, but weeks later as the root grows.
Alongside it, the focus is on warm, multi-dimensional blondes (butter, honey, beige with lowlights), rich brunettes (espresso, mocha, champagne brunette) and a glossy finish that shows off healthy hair. Color melt suits all of these directions naturally, because it brings out dimension without harsh contrast.
The price depends on the experience level of the stylist who takes on your colour:
| Level | Price from | |---|---| | Colorist | €150 | | Color Expert | €200 | | Master Color Specialist | €250 |
Prices are "from" prices and include a consultation. Your hair's length, density and colour history, and the result you want, determine the technique; the final price is confirmed at the consultation, before any colour is applied.
Color melt suits anyone who wants dimensional colour that looks natural:
If your hair carries several layers of old colour or an uneven tone, the consultation will show whether some preparation is needed first.
The biggest advantage of color melt is that it grows out beautifully. Because the root blends smoothly into the lengths, new growth does not form a visible line. This is why many clients are usually able to space out their colour appointments compared with a classic root colour. The exact rhythm depends on the contrast between your natural colour and the lightened lengths, how quickly your hair grows and how you care for it.
Between colour appointments, a hair gloss from €55 refreshes the tone, softens any warm or yellow undertones and gives the glossy look that suits lived-in colour. If the root needs some shading in between, a shadow root from €100 is a targeted option that keeps the transition invisible (both pages in Greek; our team will happily explain everything in English).
At home, lukewarm water when washing, heat protection before styling and sun protection all help. For a wider overview of colour services in English, see hair colour in Athens.
Since 1995, as second-generation hairdressers with 30+ years of experience, we design colour around your roots, your skin tone and the way you live with your hair. Thodoris Ikonomakis and the atelier team begin every appointment with a consultation, so you know the technique and the price in advance. Rated 4.9/5 from 2,199 verified reviews on Fresha, you will find us at Irakleitou 80, Patima Chalandri, Athens — book online or call +30 211 800 4132. All of our team speak English.
For anyone who wants dimensional colour with no visible root, for those with balayage or highlights who want a softer transition, for brown and dark hair that wants light without strong contrast, for blending in the first grey hairs, and for anyone who would like fewer colour appointments.
Every detail matters — everything that makes your visit special is included in the price.
Shades blend smoothly from root to ends, with no stripes or abrupt transitions.
New regrowth does not form a visible line, so your colour looks good for longer.
Usually lets you space out colour appointments compared with a classic root colour.
Color melt, root melt or a combination with balayage, depending on your hair.
Finished with a toner and shine that show off healthy hair.
€150 / €200 / €250 by level, with a consultation before any colour is applied.
Every visit follows a clear method, so you get the best possible result.
We look at your natural colour, colour history, the condition of your hair and the result you want.
We choose related shades and where the transition sits, so they suit your face and skin tone.
We apply and melt the shades into one another, from root to lengths, for an invisible transition.
We finish with tone and shine and give you a maintenance plan with gloss.
From Colorist to Master Specialist, each an expert at their level. All-inclusive pricing.
Other atelier services you may find useful.
Hand-painted lightening that is often combined with a root melt.
All of our colour services, explained in English.
How we look after international clients in Chalandri.
In-between root shading for an invisible transition (page in Greek).
Shine and fresh tone between appointments (page in Greek).
Comparing lightening techniques (article in Greek).
Blending grey hair for a natural result (article in Greek).
The questions we are asked most often, answered to help you decide.
Color melt is a colouring technique in which two or more related shades are blended smoothly along the length of the hair, with no visible lines or stripes. The result is a continuous, natural transition of colour from root to ends.
At Ikonomakis Hair Atelier in Chalandri, Athens, color melt starts from €150 with a Colorist, €200 with a Color Expert and €250 with a Master Color Specialist. The technique and final price are confirmed at your consultation, depending on length, density and colour history.
A root melt shades the root with a tone close to your natural colour, which then melts down into the lighter lengths. This way, new growth does not create a visible line and your colour grows out more gracefully.
Balayage hand-paints light onto selected sections and gives visible play of light, while color melt focuses on making sure no transition between shades can be seen. They are often combined: a balayage can be finished with a root melt for a softer root.
Because the root blends smoothly into the lengths, color melt usually looks good for longer than a classic root colour and allows more time between appointments. The rhythm depends on the contrast with your natural colour, how fast your hair grows and your care at home.
Usually yes, because new growth does not form a line and the transition stays natural as your hair grows. At Ikonomakis Hair Atelier in Chalandri we suggest a maintenance plan, often with a gloss in between, so you can space out your colour appointments.
Yes, color melt works beautifully on brown and dark hair, because it adds light and dimension without strong contrast at the root. The shade and the level of brightness are decided at the consultation, based on your natural colour.
A hair gloss from €55 between appointments refreshes tone and shine, while a shadow root from €100 shades the root when needed. At home, lukewarm water, heat protection and sun protection all help.
Yes. Our whole team at Ikonomakis Hair Atelier in Chalandri speaks English, so your consultation, colour plan and aftercare advice can all be in English. You can book online in English on Fresha.
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