Looking for summer haircolor inspiration? Look no further. This “pretty in pink” color confection is about to become a seasonal favorite. The look comes to us from Jacqui of Butterfly Loft Salon in Los Angeles, who transformed a faded, rooty blonde to vivid pink balayage perfection. Here’s how she did it.
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The Formulas
- Formula A:
- Wella 40-volume developer + Olaplex
- Formula B:
- Wella 30-volume developer + Olaplex
- Formula C:
- Wella Freelights 40-volume developer + Olaplex
- Formula D:
- Redken Shades 6T
- Formula E:
- Redken Shades 9T
- Formula F:
- 1 part Scruples Urban Shock Color Craze – Pink + 4 parts Joico Vero K-Pak Color Intensity Clear Mixer
Steps
1. With a combination of hand-painting and foils, apply Formula A to the roots and Formula B to the midlengths. Process for 40 minutes.
2. Rinse and apply Olaplex No. 2.
3. If necessary, lighten more by balayaging with Formula C. Process for 20 minutes and rinse.
4. Tone the roots with Formula D and the ends with Formula E. The roots should process for 15 to 20 minutes and the ends should process for 10 minutes. Rinse and apply Olaplex No. 2, then dry the hair.
5. Apply Formula F on roots and midlengths. Do not apply to ends. Process for 20 minutes.
6. Rinse out the pink quickly, letting it slightly tone the ends to light pink.
