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Blue Steel

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  • Natural Level:

    5, with grown-out roots
    Midlengths and ends: Level 8 from a faded balayage and ombré 
    Base: Level 7

  • Formula A:

    1 oz. FREELIGHTS + 1.5 oz. FREELIGHTS 30-volume developer

  • Formula B:

    ½ oz. Color Touch 10/16 + 1 oz. Emulsion

  • Formula C:

    1 oz. Koleston Perfect INNOSENSE 10/88 + 5 inches Koleston Perfect 2/0 + 5 inches Koleston Perfect 0/11 + 1.25 oz. Color Touch Emulsion

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