Taylor Rubio (@@TaylorRubioHair) of Legends Ladera Salon, Ladera Ranch, CA. says that although known for effortless/beach bum styles she "got to have fun bringing my normal full weave client to an all over pearly platinum. She ...
Maggie Mulhern・Beauty and Fashion Director, MODERN SALON
Taylor Rubio (@@TaylorRubioHair) of Legends Ladera Salon, Ladera Ranch, CA. says that although known for effortless/beach bum styles she "got to have fun bringing my normal full weave client to an all over pearly platinum. She started out with about 6 inches of level 6 regrowth and a grown out yellow tinged partial weave highlight."
Here Rubio shares how she delivered this platinum ice finish in 3 sessions:
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FIRST 3 SESSIONS:
Tight full weaves and and a full balayage over a course of 4 months using Redken Flashlift with 30 volume and Enjoy Haircare Formula 18.
MOST RECENT SESSION:
-Balayage with Redken Flashlift with 40 volume to regrowth and hand paint any darker blonde pieces through the ends using Enjoy Formula 18. Process for 35 minutes.
- Shampoo with ORIBE Purple Shampoo and lift a little more with Loucolor P01 and 30 volume for 10 minutes ("which eliminated yellows and gave me a nice creamy blonde foundation for my next step.")
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-Tone with 2 oz of Redken Shades EQ 9p with a tiny drop of 9v and 2 oz of Clear for a glossy and icy finish.
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