This cool-toned, dimensional brunette was created live on the BTC Show mainstage during the Bellami Professional segment. Eric Vaughn (@realericvaughn)—Kenra Color® Artistic Director and Bellami Professional Global Artistic Director—and Lead Stylist at REV Hair Houston, Baileigh Wisocki (@yourhairbai) collaborated on this luxe look, as they showcased seamless blending, soft ribbons of tone and lived-in luxury glow that all clients want.
Scroll down to learn extension shades Eric used along with his color formulas for a balanced ash finish.
The Formulas
- Formula A (lightener):
- Kenra Professional Beyond Bond Lightener + 20-volume developer
- Formula B (in between foils):
- Kenra Color® 7NB + 8B + developer
- Formula C (root melt):
- Kenra Color® 6NUA + developer
- Formula D (global toner):
- Kenra Color® 20g 10SM+ 20g 8VM + developer
Steps
1. Begin by highlighting the hair with Formula A. On their technique, Bai shares: “We did a full head of medium-waved teasylights with a few slices around the face.”
2. Then, apply Formula B to everything in between the foils.
3. Process and rinse.
4. Begin toning: Apply Formula C as a root melt and Formula D as a global toner.
5. For the extensions application, Eric and Bai applied the following Bellami Professional colors:
- 24” Flex Weft Chocolate Coconut Brûlée
- 24” Walnut Glow K-Tips
- 24” Walnut Glow Tapes
- 24" Cookie Dough K-Tips
Finished look:
