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COLOR CORRECTION: Brassy to Cool Blonde

by Maggie Mulhern | November 13, 2016

Jennifer Wills (@hair_byjenwills) of Salon 77 West, Pleasanton CA, is a color specialist "And love my cool tones!"

Here she shares the how-to for this blonde correction:

-Heavily balayage with minimal drop out using Schwarzkopf BLONDME Bleach with 30 volume. Process under low heat for 30 minutes.

-Root tap at the bowl with Redken Shades EQ 5N.

-Finish with mid shaft through ends 9V/7P.

-Follow with L'Oréal Professionnel Série Expert Absolut Repair Lipidium for 10 minutes to replenish the hair and add shine!

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