Butter Blondes

Clairol Professional has recently unveiled the new color application technique Butter Blondes using Crème Demi Permanent color.

BASE:

Apply 2 oz. crème permanente 12G mixed with 4 oz. 40-volume creme permanente developer to re-growth only. Process for 45 minutes for maximum hi lift. Shampoo, condition and towl dry the hair.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Formula 1: 1-1/2 oz crème demi permanente 7G with 1/2 oz creme demi permanente 7N + 2 oz. creme demi permanente developer.

Formula 2: Equal parts crème demi permanente 7G + creme demi permanente developer.

Formula 3: Equal parts crème demi permanente 10G + creme demi permanente developer.

TECHNIQUE: Along the top and sides, place vertical panels alternating among the three formulas. The sections should be thin enough to see through, to create a softly layered, tone-on-tone result. Use foils to separate the different formulas. See foil placement in diagram. On remaining hair apply parts 10G and developer. Process for 30 minutes. Shampoo and condition.

This story was featured in the November 2011 issue of MODERN SALON. (This is the more detailed formula.)

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