How-To: A Better Blonde

click image to zoom Celebrity Stylist Marie Ferro is giving her clients the star-inspired blonde shades they crave. Here, she gives her model a shade inspired by actress Kate Hudson.

How to achieve the look:

1. Use Malibu Wellness Actives to remove any build-up on the hair shaft and even out the porosity so the color has an even result.
2. Apply Goldwell system precolor.
3. For highlights, use the following formulas (with Goldwell color): Oxycur Platin 2 level scoops plus 20-volume developer, and Topchic 20 mls 11G, 5 mls Blonding Cream plus 50 mls 40-volume developer.
4. For midtones, use Topchic 20 mls 9KG, 5 mls 8G plus 25mls 30-volume developer.
5. Between foils apply 40 mls 7G + 40 mls 10-volume developer to the regrowth. On the midshaft and ends between the foils, use 20 mls 7G Colorance plus 40 mls Colorance lotion.