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In the front: use Formula A in diagonal back sections starting in front of the ear and working up toward the parting, skipping every other section. Leaving every other section uncolored creates a more dimensional look, says Jonathan.
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Using Formula A, balayage a strong face frame on the hairline from Zone 2 through the ends, making sure to fully saturate the ends, and feathering up from the ends toward the midlengths of each section.
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Continue this pattern on both sides of the head, wrapping each highlighted section in plastic wrap.
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In the back: starting in the nape area, once again take diagonal back slices on the left and right side, creating a V-shaped section. Balayage every other section working up toward the top of the crown, making sure to fully saturate the ends.
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Process for 30 to 45 minutes, until a Level 9 yellow is achieved. Then rinse and shampoo.
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Apply Formula B at the roots only until yellow is minimized and slightly deepened in tone to a Level 8 (about four minutes).
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Apply Formula C from midlengths to ends, and process for five minutes.
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For the last two minutes of process time, melt Formula B into Formula C to create a blend between the two shades, melting the roots into the middle sections.
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Follow with Bumble and bumble Quenching Shampoo & Conditioner.
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To style, apply Bumble and bumble Styling Creme in Zone 1 only for root lift and added density.
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Apply Bumble and bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil at ends for heat protection and as an end sealant. Rough-dry at roots for added volume and around brush lengths for a smooth finish.
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Using the 1¼-inch Hot Tools Marcel Curling Iron, create a texture wave by curling in the midsection only, leaving the roots and ends straight.
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After the curl set is complete, break up the waves with your fingers and finish with Bumble and bumble City Swept Finish to give a second-day finish to waves. Complete the style with a light layer of Bumble and bumble Spray de Mode Hairspray.
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Finished look
Balayage
Caramelized Balayage
September 18, 2017·1 min read
#hairgoals #hairenvy #hairinspiration—whatever you want to call it, Jonathan Serna (@jandrewserna), has nailed it with this gorgeous, caramelized balayage makeover. We were dying to know how Jonathan, a stylist at Salon Sessions Studio in Pasadena, Calif., created such perfectly sun-kissed dimension, and lucky for us, Jonathan graciously shared his secrets! Check it out! Want to be featured? Tag your pics to #behindthechair! Pricing Color application (for a half head of balayage): $190 Haircut: $100 alone; reduced to $60 when added to color service Grand total: $250 (more…)
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