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Weave in Formula A along the hairline to create face-framing highlights. Then, alternate between weaving and slicing back-to-back foils. “This creates a strong face-frame, further creating a bold focal point,” shares Gabrielle.
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Apply Formula B to the roots and feather the formula down about 2½ to 3 inches. "I love melting cool/ashy glosses into bleach,” says Gabrielle. "This helps to avoid that super brassy/warm midshaft when melting base colors. It also saves you the extra step of having to tone out brass at the bowl.”
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Next, part the hair in the center and apply Formula C on diagonal sections that meet together in the back. Alternate between two bleach foils (heavy weave) to one lowlight foil (heavy slice).
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Create lowlights by applying Formula D. “I chose this lowlight because it's the perfect level and depth to add natural and believable dimension, and it fades beautifully,” says Gabrielle.
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Then, gloss the back sections of the hair only with Formula E. Leaving out the face-framing sections will ensure it stays bright. Process for 5 minutes on towel-dried hair.
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Using Formula F, “feather-shadow” at the root of the highlights about a ½ inch to blend the highlights into the scalp. Process for 5 minutes on towel-dried hair.
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Finished look
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Finished look—alternate view
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Finished look—alternate view
Hair Color
Rooty Sun-Kissed Blend
July 31, 2017·1 min read
Gabrielle Marquez (@givemegabrielle) is a balayage and blonding specialist at Van Michael Salon in Atlanta as well as a blending master. She even created a personalized hashtag that she includes in all her posts, #WheresTheLine. A perfect example of her skills is this rooty sun-kissed blend that is dimensional, warm and stunning. Get the color formula and how-to below! Want to be featured? Tag your pics to #behindthechair! Pricing: $115 (more…)
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