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Formulas
  • Starting Level:

    7

  • Formula A:

    1 scoop of Paul Mitchell SynchroLift + 2 oz. 5-volume Paul Mitchell Cream Developer

  • Formula B:

    1 scoop of Paul Mitchell SynchroLift + 2 oz. 10-volume Paul Mitchell Cream Developer

  • Formula C:

    2 oz. Paul Mitchell the color XG 7BG + 2 oz. 10-volume Paul Mitchell Cream Developer

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Before

Formula
  • Starting Level:

    7

  • Formula A:

    1 scoop of Paul Mitchell SynchroLift + 2 oz. 5-volume Paul Mitchell Cream Developer

  • Formula B:

    1 scoop of Paul Mitchell SynchroLift + 2 oz. 10-volume Paul Mitchell Cream Developer

  • Formula C:

    2 oz. Paul Mitchell the color XG 7BG + 2 oz. 10-volume Paul Mitchell Cream Developer

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Create a diamond on top of the head, leaving a 2-inch section out around the front hairline. Then, behind the diamond section, create a small Mohawk section in the crown.

Formula
  • Starting Level:

    7

  • Formula A:

    1 scoop of Paul Mitchell SynchroLift + 2 oz. 5-volume Paul Mitchell Cream Developer

  • Formula B:

    1 scoop of Paul Mitchell SynchroLift + 2 oz. 10-volume Paul Mitchell Cream Developer

  • Formula C:

    2 oz. Paul Mitchell the color XG 7BG + 2 oz. 10-volume Paul Mitchell Cream Developer

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Then, starting in the back Mohawk section, take ¼-inch subsections, weave and apply Formula A.

Formula
  • Starting Level:

    7

  • Formula A:

    1 scoop of Paul Mitchell SynchroLift + 2 oz. 5-volume Paul Mitchell Cream Developer

  • Formula B:

    1 scoop of Paul Mitchell SynchroLift + 2 oz. 10-volume Paul Mitchell Cream Developer

  • Formula C:

    2 oz. Paul Mitchell the color XG 7BG + 2 oz. 10-volume Paul Mitchell Cream Developer

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Once that section is complete, move to the 2-inch section in the front hairline. Take 1/8-inch subsections, weave and apply Formula A all throughout the front hairline.

 

Pro Tip: If less blonde is desired, take ¼-inch subsections instead.

Formula
  • Starting Level:

    7

  • Formula A:

    1 scoop of Paul Mitchell SynchroLift + 2 oz. 5-volume Paul Mitchell Cream Developer

  • Formula B:

    1 scoop of Paul Mitchell SynchroLift + 2 oz. 10-volume Paul Mitchell Cream Developer

  • Formula C:

    2 oz. Paul Mitchell the color XG 7BG + 2 oz. 10-volume Paul Mitchell Cream Developer

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Move to the diamond section and part it down the middle for control, then take ¼-inch horizontal diagonal sections, weave and apply Formula B.

 

Pro Tip: Staggering developers allows for even lightening as you work throughout the head.

Formula
  • Starting Level:

    7

  • Formula A:

    1 scoop of Paul Mitchell SynchroLift + 2 oz. 5-volume Paul Mitchell Cream Developer

  • Formula B:

    1 scoop of Paul Mitchell SynchroLift + 2 oz. 10-volume Paul Mitchell Cream Developer

  • Formula C:

    2 oz. Paul Mitchell the color XG 7BG + 2 oz. 10-volume Paul Mitchell Cream Developer

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Once all foils are placed, apply Formula C as a lowlight between every other foil. 

Formula
  • Starting Level:

    7

  • Formula A:

    1 scoop of Paul Mitchell SynchroLift + 2 oz. 5-volume Paul Mitchell Cream Developer

  • Formula B:

    1 scoop of Paul Mitchell SynchroLift + 2 oz. 10-volume Paul Mitchell Cream Developer

  • Formula C:

    2 oz. Paul Mitchell the color XG 7BG + 2 oz. 10-volume Paul Mitchell Cream Developer

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Process for 25 minutes, then wash with Paul Mitchell Color Protect® Post Color Shampoo and follow with conditioner.

Formula
  • Starting Level:

    7

  • Formula A:

    1 scoop of Paul Mitchell SynchroLift + 2 oz. 5-volume Paul Mitchell Cream Developer

  • Formula B:

    1 scoop of Paul Mitchell SynchroLift + 2 oz. 10-volume Paul Mitchell Cream Developer

  • Formula C:

    2 oz. Paul Mitchell the color XG 7BG + 2 oz. 10-volume Paul Mitchell Cream Developer

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Finished look

Formula
  • Starting Level:

    7

  • Formula A:

    1 scoop of Paul Mitchell SynchroLift + 2 oz. 5-volume Paul Mitchell Cream Developer

  • Formula B:

    1 scoop of Paul Mitchell SynchroLift + 2 oz. 10-volume Paul Mitchell Cream Developer

  • Formula C:

    2 oz. Paul Mitchell the color XG 7BG + 2 oz. 10-volume Paul Mitchell Cream Developer

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Warm Honey Blonde

September 25, 2019
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First, pumpkin spice lattes come back. Then, the weather starts to cool off. Before you know it, the blonde-haired clients in your chair are requesting warm golden tones over bright, icy blends. So to get you ready for all the fall trends, below, we're sharing how Paul Mitchell National Educator Caitie Demetrician (@hair_by_caitie) created a neutral, honey blonde hue on a Level 7 canvas using the new the color XG Naturals!

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