Trend prediction: high-contrast balayage is IN for fall 2017. Need some inspiration? Take a cue from Molly Panici (@mollypanici), an independent stylist in Bourbonnais, Ill. Here’s her color formula and how-to!
Total chair time: 2.5 hours
Pricing: $150
The Formulas
- Natural level
- 6N
- Formula A
- Kenra Professional Demi 5NB + 9-volume developer
- Formula B
- Kenra Professional Demi ½ oz. 5N + ½ oz. 6G + 9-volume developer
- Formula C
- Joico FreePlay Clay Lightener + 30-volume developer
- Formula D
- Redken Shades EQ ½ oz. 8GI + ½ oz. 9N + ½ oz. Clear + Shades EQ Processing Solution
Steps
1. Color melt the base with Formula A.
2. Molly then broke up her previous summer blonde balayage (grown out about 6 inches) by painting lowlights with Formula B.
3. Balayage a strong face frame for the pop of dimension with Formula C.
4. Tone all over with Formula D.
5. Molly styled with the Hot Tools 1¼-inch iron for beachy waves and finished with KMS California Hairplay Playable Texture Spray.
