Formulas > Hair Color > Bright Balayage On A Brunette Base
Last updated: December 07, 2018

Bright Balayage On A Brunette Base

By Sai Phet

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  • Formula A:

    Equal parts Matrix Color Sync 3N + 3V + 10-volume developer

  • Formula B:

    Matrix Light Master + 20-volume developer

  • Formula C:

    Equal parts Color Sync 5M + 5R + 10-volume developer

  • Formula D:

    Color Sync 10M + 10CG + 10-volume developer

Nothing pops off a brunette base quite like a bright blonde balayage, so it’s no surprise that this formula from Sai Phet (@hairbysaiphetkhosa), a balayage specialist based in Milwaukee, Wis., received nearly 30k likes when we reposted it to our Insta. Have a client who can totally rock this high-contrast combo? Find out how to recreate it in the steps below!

 

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Pricing
Balayage: $280
Cut: $35
Style: $25
Total: $340

Who Did It

Colorist: Sai Phet
Manufacturer: Matrix, @matrix

Products Used

COLOR FORMULAS

  • Formula A:

    Equal parts Matrix Color Sync 3N + 3V + 10-volume developer

  • Formula B:

    Matrix Light Master + 20-volume developer

  • Formula C:

    Equal parts Color Sync 5M + 5R + 10-volume developer

  • Formula D:

    Color Sync 10M + 10CG + 10-volume developer

FORMULA STEPS

1. Start by applying Formula A to the roots only.

 

2. Then, alternate between balayaging with Formula B and highlighting with Formula C. Process for 45 minutes.

 

3. Rinse, then glaze with Formula D. Process for 25 minutes. 

 

4. Rinse again, blow-dry, then style as desired.