For the brunette babes in your chair who want a little natural dimension to lighten up their locks, we recommend saving this honey blonde balayage haircolor formula from Raquel Nicole (@hairbyraquell). The secret to this gorgeous, high-contrast blend of natural shades? Teasy highlights and a glaze. Find out how she did it in the formulas and how-to steps below!
Total chair time: 3½ hours
Pricing: $300
The Formulas
- Formula A:
- Wella Professionals BLONDOR + 30-volume developer
- Formula B:
- Equal parts Redken Shades EQ 9B + 9V + 9P + Shades EQ Processing Solution
Steps
1. Start by painting a full head of teasy highlights with Formula A, then process for 35 minutes without heat.
2. Rinse, then glaze with Formula B.
3. Rinse again, blow-dry and style as desired.


