Three words: Platinum. Is. Back. And in 2k16, it’s better than ever. Why? Take this beautiful balayaged interpretation from Jenna Giansanti (@jenna.giansanti) of Envogue Salon in Denver, Colo. With slices of icy platinum melting into panels of creamy, honey-toned strands, this multidimensional hue is perfect if you need to spice up your platinum requests this season. Here’s Jenna’s formula and how-to!
Total process time: 2 hours
Total price: $165 for a full head of balayage
STEPS
Section the hair based on the client’s natural part, then section front to back, clipping the back away.
Beginning in the front, balayage using Formula A in ½-inch sections, applying the color in a pattern “similar to that of cell phone service bars,” shares Jenna, “from higher around the face to a little lower toward the back of the section.” Jenna left very thin slices between each ½-inch section to add dimension. She also used saran wrap to keep the sections from bleeding.
In the back, apply Formula B in V-shaped sections, this time leaving out a thicker slice between each section. Jenna says here, the V pattern is key to keeping the ends nice and light.
Process for 35 minutes with no heat, then rinse, shampoo using UNITE BLONDA Shampoo and towel-dry.
Apply Formula C and process for 15 minutes. Rinse and condition using UNITE BLONDA Conditioner.
Apply UNITE 7Seconds Condition Leave In Detangler, then blow-dry smooth with a round brush, and create curls using a 2-inch Marcel Curling Iron. Finish with UNITE TEXTURIZA Spray.
