Maintaining the integrity of your clients hair is a high priority. So if she wants to switch to a low-maintenance, sun-kissed color but her strands are feeling a little porous, check out this stunning balayage transformation from balayage expert and L’Oréal Professionnel Artist Nancy Braun.
The Formulas
- Formula A (base):
- L'Oréal Professionnel DIA Richesse ¾ 6.32/6GV + ¼ 6/6N + DIActivateur 9-volume developer
- Formula B (midlengths/ends):
- DIA Richesse ¾ 6.32/6GV + ¼ 6/6N + ½-inch ribbon 6.34/6GC + ½-inch ribbon 6.4/6C + DIActivateur 9-volume developer
- Formula C (balayage):
- L'Oréal Professionnel Blond Studio Platinium Plus + 30-volume Blond Studio Nutri-Developer + Smartbond Step 1
- Formula D (gloss):
- DIA Light 8.34 + Diactivatuer 9-volume developer
Steps
1. First establish a profile parting, then an ear-to-ear parting to create a four-quadrant sectioning pattern.
2. Apply Formula A as a global retouch application at the new growth area and process for 20 minutes.
3. Apply Formula B to the midlengths and ends, smudging where the formulas meet to create a diffused, blended tone. Process, rinse thoroughly and shampoo with L’Oréal Professionnel LUO Post-Color Shampoo. Then blow-dry the hair.
4. Beginning in the front sections, use Formula C to highlight select pieces, alternating between single- and double-point balayage techniques. Process to desired level of lightness and rinse thoroughly.
5. Gloss with Formula D, process up to 10 minutes and rinse thoroughly.
6. Apply Smartbond Step 2 and process for 10 minutes. Follow with L’Oréal Professionnel Vitamino Color A-OX Shampoo and Masque.
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