Offering a softer approach to gray blending, this dimensional blonde by Moroccanoil® Global Ambassador and BTC Team Member Oana Ciofu (@hair_by_oana) uses strategic brightness through the hairline and crown to enhance—not cover—her client’s natural gray. Diffused placement through the interior keeps the finish luxurious and lived-in, with depth, movement and a seamless growout.
Scroll down to find her top three tips for creating luxury, dimensional results along with balanced beige formulas for your client's next perfect blonde.
The Formulas
- Formula A (highlights):
- Moroccanoil® Blonde Voyage Clay Lightener + Moroccanoil® Oxidative Cream Developer
- Formula B (global toner):
- Moroccanoil® Color Calypso Demi-Permanent 9.2 + 9.21 + Clear + Oxidative Cream Developer
Steps
Before:
1. Highlight the hair using Formula A and process to your desired level of lift.
Oana’s Approach for Seamless Highlights:
- Roadmap for brightness: Oana’s focal point of brightness is around the hairline and crown areas to create a luminous effect that catches the eye
- Create depth through the interior: Through the back and interior, Oana keeps the placement soft and diffused to maintain movement, depth and a very natural growout
- For seamless dimension: Alternate between delicate micro-sections and slightly bolder weaves to keep the result modern and dimensional
2. Rinse and apply Formula B as a global toner. Manufacturer instructions recommend processing for up to 25 minutes without heat and 20 minutes with heat.
Why Oana Chooses Moroccanoil® Color Calypso for Healthy Gray Blending Results:
“What I love most about Color Calypso is how effortlessly it allows me to customize tone while keeping the hair looking glossy, soft and healthy. It’s one of my go-tos for blondes and, of course gray blending,” Oana shares. “The tones stay elegant and don't look heavy or over-pigmented. The fade-out is also incredibly seamless, which is so important for low-maintenance lived-in color.”
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3. Rinse and style as desired.
*Average shine achieved based on shade selection. **Based on an average of 3 hair washes per week.
