Meet Ashleigh: Blending, Lived-In Color and Gray Coverage

If you have sat in Ashleigh Maki’s chair at Canterbury & Co., there is a good chance you came in for color that grows out gracefully. Ashleigh is one of our Advanced Stylists, and much of her book is gray coverage, soft blending and lived-in color, very often on long hair.

She is happy to take on anything on our menu. But those are the appointments clients keep coming back to her for, so this is a closer look at what each one involves, and how to tell which is right for you.

Gray coverage and gray blending are different appointments

Gray coverage means the gray is covered completely. The color is formulated so that the regrowth matches the rest of your hair and the gray does not show. It suits you if you want one even color and are happy to keep a regular root appointment.

Gray blending works with the gray instead of hiding it. Lighter pieces and softer tones are placed so that new growth reads as part of the color rather than as a line, which usually means a longer gap between appointments. Our gray blending page goes into it in more depth.

Neither is the better choice. The right one depends on how much gray you have, how you feel about it, and how often you want to be in the salon, and that is exactly what the consultation is for.

What “lived-in” color means

Lived-in color is designed for the months after your appointment, not just the day of it. The root is kept soft, brightness is placed where your hair falls naturally, and the result is meant to look intentional as it grows. Balayage is one way to get there; our balayage page explains how we approach it.

Long hair takes planning

Long hair carries more history. Years of color, heat and Florida sun all show up in the lengths, so color on long hair is planned around what is already there, and the appointment is timed around your length and density. If you are thinking about a change, bring photos of what you like and what you do not; it makes the conversation quicker and more precise.

Smoothing, too

Ashleigh is also our Brazilian Blowout certified stylist, a natural partner for long hair in Fort Myers humidity. Our smoothing treatments page explains how it compares with the other options we offer.

Booking with Ashleigh

Ashleigh is listed with the rest of the Canterbury team. As with every stylist here, your first visit starts with an unhurried consultation, not a menu; see what to expect as a new client before you book.