It’s called “Champagne” for a reason, the tone sits perfectly between warm and cool, giving that pearly reflection that catches light from every angle. Moroccanoil® International Artist Christian Garrido (@cristhian4hair) created this luminous blonde using contour and surface balayage combined with micro-highlighted money pieces for seamless brightness around the face.
Christian shares how he got this seamless result: “The key trick was carefully studying the undertones to achieve a harmonious blend, ensuring even saturation of the bleach without overloading the strands. This prevented patchiness and allowed for gradual, controlled lightening, [while] maintaining the hair's health and softness.” Read on to get his full formula and technique tips.
But first, move the slider to see the transformation:
The Formulas
- Formula A (lightener — midlengths to ends)
- Moroccanoil® Blonde Voyage Powder Lightener + Moroccanoil® Professional Color Rhapsody 20-Volume Oxidative Cream Developer (1:1.5)
- Formula B (lightener — roots)
- Blonde Voyage Powder Lightener + Color Rhapsody 10-Volume Oxidative Cream Developer (1:2)
- Formula C (tone — roots)
- Moroccanoil® Professional Color Rhapsody Permanent Cream Color 30g 5.13 + 10g 6.0 + Color Rhapsody 10-Volume Oxidative Cream Developer
- Formula D (tone — midlengths)
- Color Rhapsody Permanent Cream Color 20g 7.3 + 10g 8.1 + Color Rhapsody 10-Volume Oxidative Cream Developer
- Formula E (tone — ends)
- Color Rhapsody Permanent Cream Color 20g 9.2 + 10g 10.21 + 5g 8.0 + Color Rhapsody 5-Volume Oxidative Cream Developer
Steps
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Prelighten midlengths and ends using Formula A, hand-painting sections to create a soft contour and surface balayage effect. “I used 20-volume at a 1:1.5 ratio for an even lift and smooth consistency,” Christian explains.
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Refine the root area with Formula B for gentler lightening. “At the root, I switched to 10-volume (1:2) for greater control,” he says. “It helps prevent over-lift and keeps the transition clean.
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Rinse and dry once desired lift is achieved, ensuring the hair stays soft and balanced.
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Apply Formula C at the roots, blending into Formula D through the midlengths and Formula E on the ends. “The key is a gradual shift from depth to light,” Christian shares. “It’s what keeps the color luminous without visible lines or breaks.
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Process until tone is balanced, then rinse and style as desired.
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