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MAKEOVER: From Balayage Blonde To Dimensional Red

Get the details for this lovely new shade, where the existing balayage highlights were put to good use.

Maggie Mulhern
Maggie MulhernBeauty and Fashion Director, MODERN SALON
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April 1, 2020
MAKEOVER: From Balayage Blonde To Dimensional Red

Makeover by Christina Luck.

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Christina Luck (@cjluck_hair) of The Loft, Coeur d Alene, ID, says her gorgeous client has been seeing the copper red trend and was ready to go for it. "She has beautiful green eyes and the perfect skin tone for this color so I’m SO glad she trusted me with this big change." Luck utilized her client's existing balayage highlights to maintain lovely dimension.

Here she shares the details, using all Pulp Riot Faction 8 color:

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STEP 1: We had previously done a balayage at her last appt about 2 months prior and her grow out was a level 7. Blend 1.0oz of 7-34 + .50oz 6-4 + .20oz 7-4 with double 6 volume and a splash of 10 volume for the root color. Balayage soe of the roots shade throughout.

STEP 2: On the lighter pieces apply .80oz 8-4 + .50oz 9-4 with double 6 volume and a splash of 10 volume to give a little lift and brightness.

STEP 3: Air process for 40 minutes then shampoo with R+Co Gemstone shampoo and conditioner. Blow dry with R+Co High Dive Moisture Shine Cream, Dallas Thickening Spray and Mood Swing Straightening Spray. 

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