We are crushing hard on this balayaged look by Ambrosia Carey (@ambrosiacarey), a Portland, Ore. stylist at Auric Salon. The client’s natural root paired with muted, candy-colored hues just works for us, and the pop of brightness at the ends totally makes it. Check out her formula!
The Formulas
- Formula A
- Clairol Professional BW2 Powder Lightener + 30-volume developer
- Formula B
- FLARE™ Me Power To The Purple + 10-volume developer
- Formula C
- FLARE™ Me Be You Blue + 10-volume developer
- Formula D
- FLARE™ Me Rose to the Occasion + 10-volume developer
- Formula E
- FLARE™ Me Tough As Teal + 10-volume developer
- Formula F
- FLARE™ Me Make ‘Em Blush Pink + 10-volume developer
- Formula G
- FLARE™ Me Queen of Green + 10-volume developer
- Formula H
- FLARE™ Me Clearly You + 10-volume developer
Steps
- Balayage with Formula A, using meche to incubate the lightening process.
- Alternate Formulas B, C, D, E, F and G, applying in vertical sections starting at the crown. Leave the last 3 to 4 inches of hair out.
- Apply Formula H to the ends and blend using a Colortrak Spongelight for a seamless melt.


