How To Mix Clay Lightener 2 Ways
The More You Know: How To Mix Clay Lightener
Lightener consistency can be a personal preference, but can also be based on the desired end result. We spotted this genius video on Schwarzkopf Professional’s Instagram page to demo two different ways to mix the new BLONDME® Bond Enforcing Premium Clay Lightener from Schwarzkopf Professional. This video gives you all the deets on the ideal way to mix this new clay lightener depending on technique, hair type and personal preference. 🌈 The more you know, right? Keep scrolling to check it out.
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Lightener Consistency #1: Whipped Frosting
- Mixing ratio: 1 part lightener to 1.5 parts developer
- Great for:
- Superior precision
- Clients with thicker, textured hair
Balayage Babe and BTC Team Member Farhana Premji (@xo.farhana.balayage) uses this mixing ratio for her hair painting services. “It’s my go-to consistency for clay lightener,” she explains, “it’s thick enough so it doesn’t drip but thin enough so it glides on the hair when I am painting.”

Lightener Consistency #2: Sour Cream
- Mixing Ratio: 1 part lightener to 2 parts developer
- Great For:
- A quick coverage service.
- Client’s that have fine or thinning hair.
Blonding Expert and BTC Team Member Jen Maxcy (@hairandbeautybyjen) uses the “sour cream” consistency because it’s smooth and even for open-air painting. For this look, Jen placed small weaves in foils using the BLONDME® Premium Lightener 9+ from the bottom of her crown to her hairline and balayaged the remaining hair with the new BLONDME® Clay Lightener. “I love the consistency of the BLONDME® Clay Lightener more than any other I’ve tried,” she exclaimed. “I get the cleanest balayage highlights!”

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