Need a natural-looking blonde composition? This technique helps bring icy shades back down to earth with neutral gold, honey lowlights. The secret to harmonious lowlights? Apply them delicately to avoid blonde freakouts, according to Joico Celebrity Colorist Denis de Souza. Here’s a quick technique to add dimension to your “flat whites.”
The Formulas
- Formula A (highlights):
- 1 oz. Vero K-PAK Crème Lightener + 1 oz. LumiShine 10-volume developer
- Formula B (lowlights):
- 1 oz. LumiShine Permanent Crème 8NG + 1 oz. LumiShine 5-volume developer
- Formula C (new growth):
- 1 oz. LumiShine Permanent XLAA + 1 oz. LumiShine 40-volume developer
- Starting Level:
- Natural Level 5 with regrowth
Steps
1. Apply Formula A and B to desired strands.
2. As highlights and lowlights process, apply Formula C to new growth.
3. Process for a total of 35 minutes.
4. Rinse, shampoo and condition the hair.
