Autumn blonde clients will love this technique from Joico Celebrity Colorist Denis de Souza. Heavy weaves and foilayage combine to create built-in dimension so she stays bright, but not “summer beach” bright—perfect for the changing seasons! Check it out.
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- Formula A
Joico LumiShine XLN + 30-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula B
Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula C
LumiShine Demi-Liquid 6N + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula D
LumiShine Demi-Liquid 10NWB + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
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Separate the hair into five sections: a Mohawk section on top, one section on either side of the head from the back of the ears forward, and two sections in the back.
Formula
- Formula A
Joico LumiShine XLN + 30-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula B
Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula C
LumiShine Demi-Liquid 6N + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula D
LumiShine Demi-Liquid 10NWB + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
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Take a slice at the nape, leaving a slice of hair underneath. Weave a section above that and lay it on a foil. Apply Formula A from scalp to ends.
Formula
- Formula A
Joico LumiShine XLN + 30-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula B
Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula C
LumiShine Demi-Liquid 6N + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula D
LumiShine Demi-Liquid 10NWB + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
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Repeat for four more foils until you reach the occipital bone, keeping an inch of hair between each foil. This helps create accent pieces underneath and blends the overall look. Repeat on the other back section.
Formula
- Formula A
Joico LumiShine XLN + 30-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula B
Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula C
LumiShine Demi-Liquid 6N + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula D
LumiShine Demi-Liquid 10NWB + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
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Move on to the Mohawk section, weaving a fine section at the hairline. Lay it on a foil and apply Formula B. Repeat until you reach the back of the Mohawk section at the crown.
Formula
- Formula A
Joico LumiShine XLN + 30-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula B
Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula C
LumiShine Demi-Liquid 6N + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula D
LumiShine Demi-Liquid 10NWB + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
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Next, move on to the section on the side of the face. Take a slice right below the Mohawk section. Gently backcomb the hair and paint Formula B in a V-shape, focusing on the ends. Repeat down the side section, using your artistic judgment to determine placement.
Formula
- Formula A
Joico LumiShine XLN + 30-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula B
Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula C
LumiShine Demi-Liquid 6N + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula D
LumiShine Demi-Liquid 10NWB + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
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Repeat the foilayage technique on the other side of the head.
Formula
- Formula A
Joico LumiShine XLN + 30-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula B
Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula C
LumiShine Demi-Liquid 6N + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula D
LumiShine Demi-Liquid 10NWB + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
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Return to the Mohawk section. On some of the hair left out of the foils, paint the mids and ends with Formula B to add pops of brightness at the back of the hair. Process until the hair is a pale yellow, then shampoo and condition with Joico K-PAK Color Therapy.
Formula
- Formula A
Joico LumiShine XLN + 30-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula B
Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula C
LumiShine Demi-Liquid 6N + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula D
LumiShine Demi-Liquid 10NWB + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
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Apply Formula C as a shadow root, bringing it down ¼ inch. Use a brush to tap the gloss so it’s not too perfect.
Formula
- Formula A
Joico LumiShine XLN + 30-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula B
Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula C
LumiShine Demi-Liquid 6N + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula D
LumiShine Demi-Liquid 10NWB + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
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Apply Formula D on the rest of the hair. Process for 10 minutes, then shampoo and condition with Joico K-PAK Color Therapy. Style as desired.
Formula
- Formula A
Joico LumiShine XLN + 30-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula B
Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula C
LumiShine Demi-Liquid 6N + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula D
LumiShine Demi-Liquid 10NWB + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
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Finished look.
Formula
- Formula A
Joico LumiShine XLN + 30-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula B
Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula C
LumiShine Demi-Liquid 6N + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula D
LumiShine Demi-Liquid 10NWB + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
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