Amber Mahaffey (@coloroutsidethelineshs) of Surfside Beach, SC, shares the formula for this dimensional dusty lavender design: 

Step 1: Full balayage with Oligopro and 30 volume developer blended with Olaplex. Process for 45 minutes.

Step 2: Tone with Redken Shades EQ 9b for 5 minutes. Follow with Olaplex #2. Dry the hair.

Step 3: Mix the following in 3 different bowls, blending each with 1/8 Olaplex:

-Formula 1:  Guy Tang Mydentity 6dl and one ribbon of Violet additive.

-Formula 2: equal parts 6dl 8dl and one ribbon of Violet additive.

-Formula 3: equal parts 8dl, 10ss and Violet additive. 

Step 4: Rotate these colors using darkest closest to scalp. Process 25 minutes. Finish with Olaplex #2.

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