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MAKEOVER: Heavy Highlights For A Summer Blonde

Erin Oliwa (@hair_by_er) of Hands On Salon, Freehold, NJ, says her client is a natural level 6 and  has not highlighted her hair in more than 3 months. Here she shares details for the refresh.

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April 12, 2017
MAKEOVER: Heavy Highlights For A Summer Blonde
MAKEOVER: Heavy Highlights For A Summer Blonde
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Erin Oliwa (@hair_by_er) of Hands On Salon, Freehold, NJ, says her client is a natural level 6 and  has not highlighted her hair in more than 3 months.

Here she shares how she used a full head of heavy, but fine weaved highlights to refresh her color:

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Step 1: Highlight using Schwarzkopf Igora Vario Blonde Plus lightener with 20 volume for the back sections.

Step 2: For the top and sides, bump volume up to 30 volume. Process for 25 minutes, no heat.

Step 3: Tone with Matrix SPV with 10 volume with 1/4 of Olaplex for 10 minutes. Rinse.

Step 4: Finish with Step 2 of Olaplex.

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