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Mouthwatering Melt and Express Lightening Technique
This Keune formula creates a blended brunette that is rich and luxurious looking.
by Staff
June 23, 2021
Hair by Jessica Bartolucci
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2 min to read
Hairstylist Jessica Bartolucci doesn’t make us wait for the melt. This Keune formula is jump started with an express lightening technique. The result is a blended brunette that is rich and luxurious looking.
Starting Level
Natural Hair: 4
Previously lightened pieces: 6
FORMULAS
Formula 1: 40g Freedom Blonde
60g 40 volume
5g Bond Fusion Phase 1
Formula 2: 20g Semi 4.3
40g Activator
Formula 3: 30g Semi 6.1
30g Clear
60g Activator
STEPS
1: Section hair into four equal sections
2: Start in the back at nape with no more than a 1-inch diagonal back parting. Saturate both sides of the hair with Formula 1, using a V-shape color placement to keep depth.
3: Follow this placement up the back of the head in a brick lay pattern.
4: Starting on the left side, use deep diagonal back partings and apply Formula 1.
5: Repeat on the opposite side.
6: On the top section, use parting as a guide to create two subsections. Use deep diagonal back sections, pivoting off the first placement.
7: Process up to 50 minutes with no heat.
8: Shampoo twice with Keune After Color Shampoo.
9: Apply Formula 2 onto roots and melt into Formula 3. Process for 20 minutes.
10: Rinse and utilize Keune After Color Shampoo and Balsam.
11: Apply Bond Fusion Phase 2 onto damp towel-dried hair, leave on for 5 minutes and rinse thoroughly.
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