The shadow root trend is alive and well, and we’re loving how seamlessly this deep, rooty blonde transitions into a perfect, platinum silver. The artist behind this beautiful blonde ombré? That would be Anja Milotic (@anja.milo), owner of Milo Salon in Vancouver B.C., Canada. Anja’s been getting a lot of requests to share the formula for the high contrast color melt, and finally we have her how-to! See how she did it below.
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Pricing
Balayage: $220
Haircut: $35
Total Price: $255
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The Formulas
- Natural/Starting Level:
- 7 new growth and Level 9 from midshafts to ends
- Formula A:
- Goldwell Colorance Demi Color 1 part 6A + 1 part 5A + Goldwell Colorance Lotion
- Formula B:
- Wella Professionals Blondor Powder Lightener + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
- Formula C:
- Goldwell Colorance Demi Color 10BS + Goldwell Colorance Lotion
Steps
1. Apply Formula A on the base and smudge down for a blended look.
2. Hand paint Formula B using a balayage technique, bringing it up into Formula A, overlapping in some areas. Process to a Level 9-10.
3. Rinse, shampoo and blow-dry.
4. Apply Formula C all over hair and process for 10 to 15 minutes.
5. Rinse, treat with Olaplex No.2 for 15 minutes and condition.
