HOW-TO: Icy Cool, Pale Blonde by GKhair's Misha Belfer
"What I envisioned with this design was to construct an icy cool, pale blonde that has the shine and luster of beautiful, healthy hair," says Misha Belfer, GKhair Educator and Platform Artist
THE VISION: "What I envisioned with this design was to construct an icy cool, pale blonde that has the shine and luster of beautiful, healthy hair," says Belfer.
FORMULAS/APPLICATION:
Natural Level 7
Formula 1: GKhair, 30 g Crystal Additive + 30 g Lightening Oil with equal parts 20-volume developer
Formula 3: 50 g of 12VV with equal parts 8-volume developer
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STEP 1: Apply Formula 1 to all regrowth. Process 45 minutes without heat. Rinse.
STEP 2: Apply Formula 1 to the regrowth area, and to any other areas that have color differences. (This will not work on preivously colored hair that is Level 8 or darker.) Process without heat for 45 minutes, or until hair is very pale yellow.
STEP 3: Apply Formula 3 toner to the regrowth first, then distribute through midlengths and ends. Monitor client during processing time, so you can check hair often. Rinse when the desired result is achieved.
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