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Contoured Layers

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  • Natural/Starting Level:

    5/6

  • Formula A (base):

    Davines A New Colour 5,0 + 10-volume developer

  • Formula B (balayage):

    Schwarzkopf Professional BLONDME + 20-volume developer

  • Formula C (balayage):

    Schwarzkopf BLONDME + 30-volume developer

  • Formula D (lowlight toner):

    Redken Shades EQ 1/2 oz. 7GB + 1/2 oz. 9GB + 1/4 oz. 9GI + 1/8 oz. 9V

  • Formula E (highlight toner):

    Redken Shades EQ 1 oz. 9GB + 1/4 oz. 9GI + 1/8 oz. 9V

Trendy sombré layers? Check. Dimensional color placement? Check. Kick-ass money piece? Check. Do you have questions about how to achieve this gorgeous, contoured balayage? Christina Cook (@tina_theyoungamerican) of The Young American Salon in St. Tustin, Calif. has all the answers! Here’s how she did it.   Total Process Time: 3.5 hours Pricing: balayage: $180; haircut: $55; Total: $235