We are LIVING for this cool-toned color transformation we spotted at the Schwarzkopf Professional tbh Permanent Hair Color launch event in Chicago by Amy McManus, aka @camouflageandbalayage to her 222k Instagram followers! When Amy's model came in with banding and brassy yellow color, she combined a root melt application with full saturation on the ends for a smoky balayage and shadow root effect. The result? This rooty blonde blend! Get Amy's color formulas and application breakdown below.
Steps
1. Start by applying Formula A to the root area. Then, melt into the mids with Formula B—because her client had previous banding and harsh regrowth, Amy started the application with a melt to break up the band.
2. Apply Formula C to the ends and blend up, fully saturating each section to kick out the yellow.
Pro Tip: Because Amy’s client was already pretty light, she lightened the ends at the same time as the melt to add a pop of brightness.
3. Process everything, rinse and wash.
4. Apply Formula D to tone the ends. Process, then rinse.
5. Finished Look
