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Creamy Blonde with Hints of Violet and Blue Using Keune Haircosmetics Color
Courtney von Berg gives blonde waves subtle dimension with micro weaves of violet and blue using Keune Haircosmetics color.
October 7, 2019
Color: Courtney von Berg
Style: Thomas Slonaker and Dallan Flint
2 min to read
Courtney von Berg @courtvb gives blonde waves subtle dimension with micro weaves of violet and blue using Keune Haircosmetics color. Hair styling by Thomas Slonaker @thomasslonaker and Dallan Flint @dallan_flint.
Formula & Application
Formula 1: Keune Cream Blonde 2 scoops with 70 ml Cream Developer 20 volume
Formula 2: Keune Cream Blonde 2 scoops with 70 ml Cream Developer 10 volume
Formula 3: Keune Color Chameleon 3 ml Violet + 10 ml Clear
Formula 4: Keune Color Chameleon 2 ml Blue + 10 ml ClearFormula 5: Keune Semi Color demipermanent color 20 ml 9.27 (Very Light Pearl Violet Blonde) + 10 ml 10.2 (Lightest Pearl Blonde) with 60 ml Keune Semi Color Activator
STEP 1: Highlight the nape to occipital using Formula 2 with medium weaves and diagonal-forward placement.
STEP 2: Create a headband section 2 to 2 ½ inches back from hairline, ear to ear. Divide the section above the left eye (knowing the part will be on the right side). Start above the ear on right side. Work with diagonal back sections. Alternate Formulas 1 and 2 throughout section utilizing thin slices, micro weaves, and medium weaves, with ¼-inch sections between foils. Maintain the diagonal-back placement until you reach the left eye. Then start at the left ear and repeat using diagonal-back and alternating formulas.
STEP 3: Interior will be from behind the front section to the occipital, with a center part. Start on one side, using a steep diagonal-back parting, switching between thin slices, medium weaves and micro weaves, work to the center back. Alternate Formulas 1 and 2 throughout. Repeat on opposite side.Process 30 minutes. Use Keune After Color Shampoo and Balsam, towel dry and prep hair with Care Vital Nutrition Protein Spray.
STEP 4: Create a horseshoe section ½ inch behind hairline, ½ inch above parietal to occipital. Use strong diagonal-back sections. Place two side-by-side foils slightly staggered using Formula 3 then Formula 4. Leave 2 inches between the next set of foils with a total of five sets of foils for the section. On all hair outside foils, apply Formula 5 and process 20 minutes.
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