
Color Without Compromise: Blondes Shine with Goldwell LightDimensions SilkLift Strong and Colorance
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Old Hollywood bling and retro-inspired model beckon a jewel tone by Sunlights Balayage.

Candy Shaw created this cut and color. Rose gold is the IT color for 2017 so far.
Old Hollywood bling and retro-inspired model beckon a jewel tone by Sunlights Balayage. A shag is the perfect partner to the glamorous color.
FORMULA AND APPLICATION:
Natural level 5.5
Formula 1: 2 scoops (60 g) Wella Blondor with 85 g 13-volume developer
Formula 2: 20 g Sunlights Lightener with 20 g 30-volume developer
Formula 3: 60 g Pink Dream Instamatics with 60 g 6-volume developer
Formula 4: Illumina, 30 g 9/43 + 15 g 7/43 + 7 g 9/60 with 104 g pastel developer
1. Pre-lighten hair, using Formula 1. Process 30 minutes with a plastic cap, shampoo and dry.
2. Now, use Formula 2 to balayage the hair. Begin at the occipital and work forward, using Crochet and Skimming techniques throughout the head. Process 20 minutes, shampoo and towel dry.
3. Mix Formula 3 and apply it to the new growth. After 8 minutes, fan it out, using a comb to bring the formula 1.5 inches from scalp.
4. Mix Formula 4 and apply it all over, leaving out a few ends to vary the tone. Process both formulas for 20 minutes.
CREDITS:
Color, cut and style: Candy Shaw
Photographer: Tom Carson
Makeup: Candice Holloway

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