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SEARCHJenn Malone (@jmalonehair) at Agence Salon, San Dimas, California, says her client "had 85% virgin hair. Her goal is to be a 'rooty' platinum blonde while still keeping the 'lived in' look. My main goal was to get her to her desired color, while still maintaining the integrity of her hair. Patience is the key in achieving this!" How to here.
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Jenn Malone (@jmalonehair) at Agence Salon, San Dimas, California, says her client "had 85% virgin hair. Her goal is to be a 'rooty' platinum blonde while still keeping the 'lived in' look. My main goal was to get her to her desired color, while still maintaining the integrity of her hair. Patience is the key in achieving this!"
HOW TO
SESSION ONE:
Formula a: Wella Blondor lightener +20 volume developer (in foils)
Formula b: Blondor lightener +30 volume (in foils)
Formula c: 4N+ 6N+7V Redken Shades EQ
Formula d: 9P+9V Redken Shades EQ
Step 1: Micro babylights throughout the entire head, to create a lighter base and closer back to back foils in the front to create the face framing money piece using formula A.
Step 2: Balayage the hair that's left out of the babylight foils with formula b. (In foils). Process for 45 minutes.
Step 3: Shampoo the hair using Oribe Gold lust shampoo, without conditioning and towel dry to prep the hair for the shadow root.
Step 4: Apply formula C starting at the back and working up. Apply from the scalp to about 2 1/2 inches down, smudging the root as you go along. Working your way to the front, and leaving the face frame money piece out until the very end. Consistently 'rake' through the hair with a wide tooth comb, making sure you don't drag the color through the ends. Process about 8 minutes.
Step 5: Rinse out formula C, and apply formula D all over the hair and process for 8-10 minutes. Condition with Oribe Gold lust conditioner.
Step 6: Prep the hair with super shine moisturizing cream, blow dry and style with loose waves. Finishing with Oribe Dry texturizing spray
SESSION TWO:
Formula a: Wella Blondor lightener +30 volume developer (in foils)
Formula b: 4N+ 6N+7V Redken Shades EQ
Formula c: 9P Redken Shades EQ
Step 1: Go through and tip her ends using formula A (entire head) to brighten the overall color. Also, bring up the face frame using foils.
Step 2: Shampoo using Oribe Gold lust shampoo, do not condition. Towel dry the hair to prep for the shadow root.
Step 3:Apply formula C starting at the back and working up. Apply from the scalp to about 2 1/2 inches down, smudging the root as you go along. Working your way to the front, and leaving the face frame money piece out until the very end. Consistently 'rake' through the hair with a wide tooth comb, making sure you don't drag the color through the ends. Process about 8 minutes.
Step 4: Rinse out formula C, and apply formula D all over the hair and process for 8-10 minutes. Condition with Oribe Gold lust conditioner.
Step 5: Prep the hair with super shine moisturizing cream, blow dry and style with loose waves. Finishing with Oribe Dry texturizing spray
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