
How to Build a Sustainable Beauty Career Without Burning Out
LifeSpa leader Ali Yanez explains why strong mentorship, predictable income, meaningful recognition and the right work environment help beauty professionals build careers that last.
"Claire came to me 6 months prior to fix a design done at another salon," says Lily Duong (@hairbylily408), a L'Oreal Certified balayage artist, based at Hair By Lily at Salons by JC in San Jose, California. "She came in with ...

"Claire came to me 6 months prior to fix a design done at another salon," says Lily Duong (@hairbylily408), a L'Oreal Certified balayage artist, based at Hair By Lily at Salons by JC in San Jose, California. "She came in with uneven blotchy roots and brassy ends. That day I told her I couldn't do much but try to diffuse the line with some balayage and tone out some of the brass." Fast forward to this appointment 4 months later. "This time she decided she missed having dark hair. I agreed. It was a good idea to give her hair a break."
Formula:
A: Highlights - Redken Flashlift +40 volume
B: Lowlites - Redken Shades EQ 4N+6nb + Processing solution
C: Gloss: 1) Kenra 6b+5N +9vol roots
2) Kenra 6b+7b+7vol mids to ends
Steps:
Step 1: Section head into 3 areas, ear to ear and back.
Step 2: Starting in the back, weave medium to thin highlights and apply formula A in balayage technique. Do not saturate through ends.
Step 3: Apply weaved lowlites (formula B) in every other section. Continue throughout the hair using this technique.
Step 4: Process at room temperature to desired level (in this case 45 minutes). Shampoo and towel dry.
Step 5: At the bowl apply gloss formula 1 for 10 minutes, then apply formula 2 for an additional 10 minutes. Rinse and condition.

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