This is where balayage is going—more pronounced ribbons of light that stand out amongst darker pieces, for a high-contrast, dimensional look. Kaitlyn Brown’s (@hairbykaitlynbrown) Instagram is filled with colors like this, so we asked her for the formula for this gorgeous blend. Here’s her how-to.
The Formulas
- Starting root level
- 6
- Formula A
- Davines Mask Hair Bleaching Powder + 20-volume developer (1:1)
- Formula B
- Davines Mask Hair Bleaching Powder + 30-volume developer (1:1)
- Formula C
- Davines Mask with Vibrachrom 3 parts 9,1 + 1 part 10,0 + 5-volume developer
- Formula D
- Davines Mask with Vibrachrom 3 parts 7,1 + 1 part 6,1 + 5-volume developer
Steps
1. Begin by painting babylights all over with Formula A, starting at the nape and moving up toward the crown. Section into ½-inch partings, weaving finely.
2. Balayage sections in between each babylight with Formula A, using a teasy highlights technique.
3. Continue these techniques, moving toward the front of the head. In the last section (the front hairline to the crown), use Formula B with 2 to 3 back-to-back babylights, transitioning to ½-inch babylights.
4. Balayage in between each foil with Formula B. Process in open air for 20 minutes, then add heat for 5 minutes.
5. Rinse, shampoo and condition. Comb out smooth, and apply Formula C all over, processing for 5 to 7 minutes.
6. Quickly apply Formula D as a root touchup, ½-inch from the root, covering all previously-lightened roots. Process for 3 minutes. Wash and style as desired.
