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Last updated: July 22, 2021

Gray Coverage & Copper Transformation

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  • Formula A (Base)

    #mydentity @guy_tang 5NI + 7GG + 7CRC + 30-volume Thicc Balayage Activator + 10-volume Developer + #MyHero Collagen Powder + Olaplex No. 1

  • Formula B (Highlights)

    #mydentity @guy_tang #Magnum8 Powder Lightener + #LiftMeUp Passion Bright Blonde Liquid Toner + 20-volume Developer + #LiftMeUp Empower Oil Lift Booster + #MyHero Collagen Powder

  • Formula C (Lowlights)

    6CRC + 10-volume Developer + #MyHero Collagen Powder + Olaplex No. 1

  • Formula D (Midlights)

    Naked Glow 9 + 7CRC + 10-volume Developer + #MyHero Collagen Powder + Olaplex No. 1

There’s something so satisfying about a gray coverage transformation and Guy Tang (@guy_tang) delivers time and time again! Just scroll down and look at this stunning dimensional copper hue he did on one of his long-time clients.

 

Love it? Grab the steps and formulas below, plus watch the full step-by-step tutorial for more tips!

 

Who Did It

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COLOR FORMULAS

  • Formula A (Base)

    #mydentity @guy_tang 5NI + 7GG + 7CRC + 30-volume Thicc Balayage Activator + 10-volume Developer + #MyHero Collagen Powder + Olaplex No. 1

  • Formula B (Highlights)

    #mydentity @guy_tang #Magnum8 Powder Lightener + #LiftMeUp Passion Bright Blonde Liquid Toner + 20-volume Developer + #LiftMeUp Empower Oil Lift Booster + #MyHero Collagen Powder

  • Formula C (Lowlights)

    6CRC + 10-volume Developer + #MyHero Collagen Powder + Olaplex No. 1

  • Formula D (Midlights)

    Naked Glow 9 + 7CRC + 10-volume Developer + #MyHero Collagen Powder + Olaplex No. 1

FORMULA STEPS

1. Apply Formula A as a base color for gray coverage.

 

2. Part hair with with a tail comb, and alternate applying Formula B and Formula C in different sections for highlights and lowlights. Make sure to leave a section in between so the base color doesn’t get lost. Repeat until you move up the head.

 

Note: Use different foils to differentiate between the highlights and lowlights.

 

3.  Apply Formula D to the sections that were left out in between the highlights and lowlights.

 

4. Let process for 30 minutes. Rinse, blow-dry and style as desired.

 

Check Out The Before & After!

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  • Formula A (Base)

    #mydentity @guy_tang 5NI + 7GG + 7CRC + 30-volume Thicc Balayage Activator + 10-volume Developer + #MyHero Collagen Powder + Olaplex No. 1

  • Formula B (Highlights)

    #mydentity @guy_tang #Magnum8 Powder Lightener + #LiftMeUp Passion Bright Blonde Liquid Toner + 20-volume Developer + #LiftMeUp Empower Oil Lift Booster + #MyHero Collagen Powder

  • Formula C (Lowlights)

    6CRC + 10-volume Developer + #MyHero Collagen Powder + Olaplex No. 1

  • Formula D (Midlights)

    Naked Glow 9 + 7CRC + 10-volume Developer + #MyHero Collagen Powder + Olaplex No. 1

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