Looking for a way to brighten a darker base while keeping it natural? For brunette clients, this formula by BTC Member Kaitlyn Brown (@hairbykaitlynbrown) is soon to be their new go-to for an effortlessly sun-kissed result that embodies a day spent at the beach.
Keep scrolling for an insider breakdown of Kaitlyn's color service.
What was the client’s starting canvas?
Kaitlyn’s client came in with a Level 5 natural root, residual demi permanent color and existing balayage from previous salon visits.
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What can clients expect?
Kaitlyn's total process for this lived-in, effortless result lasted a total of four hours. After the initial color service, Kaitlyn recommends coming into the salon every five months for a low maintenance touch-up. Don't worry—their sun-drenched hues will grow out gracefully between appointments.
How can clients care for this look?
To make this vacation-ready brunette color last as long as possible, Kaitlyn encourages her clients to take home three of her personalized product recommendations from the salon: a heat protectant, a hydrating leave-in cream, and a hair oil or humidity spray.
With this combination of products, Kaitlyn also advises her clients to use Moroccanoil® Blonde Perfecting Purple Shampoo 1 to 2 times per month to keep unwanted warmth at bay.
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The Formulas
- Formula A (lightener)
- Moroccanoil® Blonde Voyage Powder Lightener + 20-volume
- Formula B (lightener)
- Moroccanoil® Blonde Voyage Powder Lightener + 30-volume developer
- Formula C (global gloss)
- Moroccanoil® Color Calypso Demi Permanent Gloss 15g 10.3 + 15g 10.2 + 30g Color Calypso Demi Permanent Gloss Activator
- Formula D (shadow root)
- Moroccanoil® Color Calypso Demi Permanent Gloss 7g 5.0 + 7g 6.17 + 14g Color Calypso Demi Permanent Gloss Activator
Steps
- Start in the back of the hair with teasylights and Formula A. Pivot left to right, then to the middle of the head, in triangle subsections.
- At the front of the head, stitch medium highlights using Formula A, alternating every third tip-out with Formula B.
- Let process for 45 minutes.
- Rinse, shampoo, condition and towel-dry. Then, thoroughly apply Formula C and process for 15 minutes.
- Rinse, re-condition and towel-dry, then section into four quadrants.
- Apply Formula D to roots. Rinse after 15 more minutes of processing.
