Whether winter in your area means 65° and light sweaters or negative temps and all the layers, one thing remains the same: clients want to ditch all the warmth in their hair in favor of something a little more cool-toned. So when we spotted this ashy brunette foilayage on Giancarlo's (@gianhair) page, we knew we had to find out his process for you. Keep scrolling for the formulas and application steps!
Timing:
Balayage: 1 1/2 hours
Processing: 45 minutes
Olaplex No.2: 20 minutes
Haircut: 1 hour
Total: 4 hours
Pricing:
Balayage: $250
Olaplex: $50
Haircut: $80
Total: $380
The Formulas
- Formula A:Revlon Professional™ Blonderful™ Blonde Up 8 Levels Powder + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1 Formula B:Revlon Professional™ Blonderful™ Blonde Up 8 Levels Powder + 35-volume developer + Olaplex No.1 Formula C:
- Revlon Professional™ Revlonissimo™ Colorsmetique 5 oz. 5 Natural + 5 oz. 4.11 + 10 oz. 6-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
- Formula D:
- Revlon Professional™ Revlonissimo™ Colorsmetique 2.5 oz. 7 Natural + 2.5 oz. 8 Natural + 5 oz. 7.01 + 5 oz. 7.2 + 15 oz. 6-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
- Formula E:
- Revlon Professional™ Revlonissimo™ Colorsmetique 2.5 oz 8 Natural + 5 oz. 8.01 + 5 oz. 8.2 + 12.5 oz 6-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Steps
1. Starting in the back, alternate between painting teasy lights and foilayaging with Formula A. Then, switch to Formula B as you work your way to the front of the head. Process until she reaches a Level 9.
2. Gently brush out the tease, then rinse.
3. Then, apply Formula C to Zone 1, Formula D to Zone 2 and Formula E to Zone 3. Use a wide-tooth comb to seamlessly blend all the formulas, then let everything process for 8 minutes.
4. Rinse, then apply Olapex No.2 and leave on for a few minutes before rinsing again.
5. Cut the hair into an on-trend lob, then blow-dry and finish by creating lived-in beach waves.
