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Brighten up your blonde clients this summer! This how-to provides formulas that will bring life back your client's dull hair using L'Oréal Professionnel's Multi-Techniques Powder/DIA Light/Smartbond products.
Multi-Techniques Powder/DIA Light/Smartbond
Formula 1: L’Oréal Professionnel Blond Studio Multi-Techniques Powder and 30-vol Majicreme developer with Smartbond Step 1
Formula 2: DIA Light 9.11 and 6-vol DIActivatuer developer with Smartbond Step 1
Sectioning:
Establish a profile parting then an ear-to-ear parting to create a four-quadrant section pattern.
Application:
Apply Formula 1 as a global application at the regrowth area.
Set timer to process for 10 minutes.
Continue to apply Formula 1 throughout the mid-lengths leaving the ends untouched.
Set timer to process for 10 minutes.
Utilize Formula 1 through the remaining ends.
Process to desired level, noting that lightener should be removed after 50 minutes total maximum.
Once the development time is complete rinse hair thoroughly, do not shampoo and towel dry.
Gloss with Formula 2 for 10 minutes.
Rinse thoroughly and apply 4-8 Pumps of Smartbond Step 2 throughout the hair, process for 10 minutes.
Removal and Rinsing:
Wet, emulsify, rinse and shampoo once with L’Oréal Professionnel Post shampoo.
Condition, preserve and nourish with Serie Expert Nutrifier Powermix Treatment.
For more information, visit http://www.us.lorealprofessionnel.com.
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