
Color Without Compromise: Blondes Shine with Goldwell LightDimensions SilkLift Strong and Colorance
Are your blondes feeling blah? Give ’em a lift with LightDimensions SilkLift Strong
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This color formula and style is a different spin on the light, face framing pieces and instead, goes for some rich color pieces and extra drama.

Instead of lighter around the face, this look incorporates a darker, deeper color.
HAIR – MEGO AYVAZIAN AND MCKENZIE LEHMANN WITH ASSISTANCE FROM LORENA GUEVARA
MAKEUP ARTIST – JANNETTE MARIN & LAUREN ANDERSON
MOHAMMED GHANAYEM
This look is part of the Rouge de CHI Collection from CHI, and it features a fusion of beige blonde with a rich, velvety chocolate mocha face frame. This pop of color perfectly suits the model's coloring, accentuating her facial features, and making her eyes pop. It's a new take on a trending look.
Step 1: Mist hair with CHI Bond & Seal.
Step 2: Section hair into 4 quadrants.
Step 3: Begin in the nape and apply lightener in 1” sections. Apply from root the ends staying 1/8th-inch away from the scalp all over to perform a complete bleach out.
Step 4: Process until desired level is achieved.
Step 5: Rinse and shampoo with CHI Royal Treatment Clarifying Shampoo and follow with CHI Royal Treatment Clarifying Treatment and blow dry.
Toner Formula 1: ½ oz 6CM + ½ oz 6G + 2 shots Gold Additive + 1 oz 10 volume formulated with the LG CHI Color Master Factory
Toner Formula 2: 2 oz 11I + 1 oz 11N + 3 shots of Violet + 3 oz 10 volume formulated with the LG CHI Color Master Factory
Step 6: Section the crown, leaving the fringe out.
Step 7: Apply Toner Formula 1 to the fringe and panel above the ear underneath the crown parting.
Toner Formula 3: 2 oz 11I + 1 oz 11N + 3 shots of Violet + 3 oz 10 volume formulated with the LG CHI Color Master Factory
Step 8: Apply Toner Formula 3 to all remaining blonde hair.
Step 9: Process for 30 minutes at room temperature.
Step 10: Shampoo the hair using CHI Royal Treatment Color Gloss Shampoo and follow with CHI Royal Treatment Color Gloss Conditioner.
Step 1: Section hair into 3 sections (middle part with 2 sections and one large section in the back).
Step 2: Comb the hair straight down, cut to your desired length in the center and over direct to the center to leave length on the sides and front.
Artist tip: Start at the center for an even outcome.
Step 3: Continue taking sections until the entire back section has been completed.
Step 4: Once you have reached the top section, cut vertically to create texture, and do this across for the entire top section.
Step 5: Comb the hair straight down and check for inconsistencies and even without elevating the hair.
Step 6: To add more texture, take 1-inch square section from the top, comb straight up and point cut.
Step 7: Comb side sections straight down and tilt the head to the opposite direction without lifting the hair cut the front to desired length.
Step 8: For bang section using triangle method, comb up a vertical section and cut diagonally (towards yourself) and pull each sub section to the middle.
Artist tip: Use CHI Bond & Seal as a cutting agent.
Step 9: Starting at the crown, comb all the hair forward. Take a middle subsection and point cut to blend into the bangs. Take sections from the side, comb up, and point cut.
Step 10: Take the front section down and cut to desired length at an angle to leave the front longer.
Step 11: Go back with texturizing shears to add some texture and dimension in the bang area.

Are your blondes feeling blah? Give ’em a lift with LightDimensions SilkLift Strong
Sponsored by Goldwell

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