Candy Shaw created this cut and color. Rose gold is the IT color for 2017 so far.
Candy Shaw created this cut and color. Rose gold is the IT color for 2017 so far.

Old Hollywood bling and retro-inspired model beckon a jewel tone by Sunlights Balayage. A shag is the perfect partner to the glamorous color.

FORMULA AND APPLICATION:
Natural level 5.5
Formula 1: 2 scoops (60 g) Wella Blondor with 85 g 13-volume developer
Formula 2: 20 g Sunlights Lightener with 20 g 30-volume developer
Formula 3: 60 g Pink Dream Instamatics with 60 g 6-volume developer
Formula 4: Illumina, 30 g 9/43 + 15 g 7/43 + 7 g 9/60 with 104 g pastel developer

1. Pre-lighten hair, using Formula 1. Process 30 minutes with a plastic cap, shampoo and dry.
2. Now, use Formula 2 to balayage the hair. Begin at the occipital and work forward, using Crochet and Skimming techniques throughout the head. Process 20 minutes, shampoo and towel dry.
3. Mix Formula 3 and apply it to the new growth. After 8 minutes, fan it out, using a comb to bring the formula 1.5 inches from scalp.
4. Mix Formula 4 and apply it all over, leaving out a few ends to vary the tone. Process both formulas for 20 minutes.

CREDITS:
Color, cut and style: Candy Shaw
Photographer: Tom Carson
Makeup: Candice Holloway

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