One of our favorite things about rose gold? Everyone has their own take on the trend. The latest iteration we’re loving is from Emily Burr (@mayhemilyhair) of Duxbury, Mass. Emily’s client came to her with previously-foiled, highlighted hair with about four inches of natural Level 8 regrowth, and she used Guy Tang’s new #mydentity color line to create this vibrant rose gold. So what’s Emily’s secret? Read on for her color formula and how-to!
Pricing: $225 for balayage, cut and style
Total chair time: 3.5 hours
The Formulas
- Formula A
- Wella Professionals Blondor Freelights + 20-volume developer
- Formula B
- equal parts RUSK Deepshine Demi 8N + RUSK Deepshine Demi 7N + PRAVANA Zero Lift Crème Developer
- Formula C
- #mydentity Permanent Hair Color 9AR + PRAVANA Zero Lift Crème Developer + Olaplex No.2
- Formula D
- #mydentity Permanent Hair Color 10RG + PRAVANA Zero Lift Crème Developer + Olaplex No.2
Steps
- Balayage the whole head using Formula A. Face frame using a babylights technique. Process with no heat for 25 to 30 minutes.
- At the bowl, rinse, then apply Formula B using a smudging/feathering technique, blending quickly to create a shadow and buff away any old lines of demarcation. Shampoo, rinse using cold water and rough-dry.
- Using a freehand balayage technique, alternate applying Formulas C and D, melting the two colors together. Process at room temperature until desired shade is achieved.
- At the bowl, massage and emulsify the colors throughout the head, then shampoo and condition.
- Apply Kenra Professional Platinum Blow-Dry Serum and rough-dry. Emily styled the hair with a 1¼-inch Hot Tools® Professional Marcel Curling Iron, cooled, then raked her fingers through the hair. She finished with Aquage Beyond Shine Ultra-Light Silicone Polish and [Design.ME](http://Design.ME) Puff ME Volumizing Cloud Mist.
