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Section the hair into quadrants. Starting with the largest section (back panel), take two diagonal, ¼-inch partings on each side of the hairline. Babylight back-to-back slices using Formula A.
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Using ¾-inch sections, work horizontally up to the crown, weaving out strands to balayage. Once weaved, backcomb twice toward the root.
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Paint Formula B onto the hair using an upward motion, leaving behind a W shape.
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Once the back is finished, move to the front. Create three back-to-back babylight foils around the perimeter of the face using Formula A.
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Immediately behind the babylights, balayage in diagonal-back partings in the left and right sections using Formula B.
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Finish in the apex, using the same technique from step 3, working front to back.
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Process in open air for 25 minutes, then add heat for 5 to 7 minutes.
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Rinse well, then shampoo with Oribe Signature Shampoo and lightly condition with Oribe Ultra Gentle Conditioner.
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Comb the hair smooth. Towel-dry, and apply Formula C, processing for 10 minutes.
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Apply a quick shadow root along the back hairline and front hairline (where babylights were placed) using Formula D. Process for 5 minutes.
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Rinse and shampoo with Oribe Ultra Gentle Shampoo and Signature Conditioner. Blow-dry using Oribe Straight Away Smoothing Blowout Cream and Royal Blowout Heat Styling Spray, then style with the ghd Platinum Styler.
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Finished look.
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Neutral-Toned, High-Contrast Balayage
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Can’t get enough high-contrast balayage? We feel you. So we turned to hair painting artist Kaitlyn Brown (@hairbykaitlynbrown) of Rolland’s Beauty Bar in Emerald Coast, Fla., for the secrets behind all of her gorgeous, rich, dimensional colors. Here’s an in-depth look at a neutral-toned blend. Total chair time: 3.5 hours Pricing: $345 (more…)
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