Balayage paired with an on-trend shadow root is a guaranteed way to make everyone look to your client as #hairgoals inspo. This blonde balayage + shadow root combo comes from Maggie Hancock (@maggiemh), the 2017 #ONESHOT winner for Platinum Shot of the Year and a Scottsdale, Ariz.-based stylist. Check out the steps below to find out how Maggie seamlessly blends pieces of icy blonde with a darker shadow root! (more…)
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Free hand-paint a full balayage on her entire head using Formula A and process for 35 minutes.
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At the bowl, use the remainder of Formula A to “bowl-ayage” the ends and process for 15 minutes.
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Rinse and pre-tone with Fanola No Yellow Shampoo.
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Take her back to the chair, rough-dry and apply Formula B about 2 inches down to apply a subtle shadow root, leaving the face-framing pieces out.
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Next, create contrasting warm tones by using Formula C as a lowlight in foils. On the remaining hair, apply Formula D. Process for 30 minutes, then rinse.
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Apply Formula E and finish with another round of Fanola No Yellow Shampoo.
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