Is there anything better than a dimensional blonde and soft shadow root?! We'll wait. That's why we're obsessed with the way Marissa Neel—aka @maeipaint on Instagram—created this face-framing shadow blonde with tons of contrasting depth and brightness. From her strategic highlight placement to color melting with Redken Shades EQ, get the application steps and color formulas below for this blonde blend!
Steps
1. Start by creating highlights with Formula A, foiling mostly from the ears forward to focus brightness around the face frame.
2. Continue highlighting with Formula A, only applying three total foils in the crown and three on each side to maintain depth and create dimension.
3. Process until you achieve the desired lift, then rinse and shampoo.
4. Apply Formula B to the base for a melted shadow root effect. Process for 10 minutes.
5. Then, apply Formula C from the mids through ends and blend.
6. Process everything for 10 minutes, then rinse and wash. Style subtle waves to emphasize dimension.
