Last updated: April 18, 2018

Rooted Blonde

Natural/Starting Level: :
Level 10.5/11 Cool Blonde
Formula A:
Beth Minardi Demi ½ oz. 5ICE + 2 oz. 7ICE + Olaplex No.1
Formula B:
Wella Professionals BLONDOR Freelights 30-volume + Olaplex No.1
Formula C:
Redken Shades EQ 8V + Olaplex No.1
Formula D:
Wella Color Touch 10/81 + Color Touch 10/01 + Olaplex No.1

For a lot of clients, a change in seasons means it’s time for a hair change, but sometimes, a routine trim doesn’t cut it. Winter is a great time to add a little depth, just like Mika Rogerson (@mikaatbhc), a stylist at The Boulevard Hair Company in Greenville, N.C., did with this rooted blonde color formula. Get the how-to!

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Who Did It

Colorist: Mika Rogerson, @mikaatbhc

Manufacturer: Beth Minardi Signature; Olaplex, @olaplex; Redken, @redken; Wella Professionals, @WellaHairUSA

Products Used

Kenra Platinum Dry Texture Spray 6

Kenra Professional

COLOR FORMULAS

Natural/Starting Level: :
Level 10.5/11 Cool Blonde
Formula A:
Beth Minardi Demi ½ oz. 5ICE + 2 oz. 7ICE + Olaplex No.1
Formula B:
Wella Professionals BLONDOR Freelights 30-volume + Olaplex No.1
Formula C:
Redken Shades EQ 8V + Olaplex No.1
Formula D:
Wella Color Touch 10/81 + Color Touch 10/01 + Olaplex No.1

FORMULA STEPS

1. Start by applying Formula A, then balayage using Formula B.

2. Blend in Formula C and comb through the midshaft with a wide-tooth comb, leaving out about 3 inches at the bottom.

3. Rinse the hair, then apply Formula D on the 3 inches that were left out in Step 2 and process for 8 minutes.

4. Dry the hair and create relaxed waves using a 1½-inch curling iron and finish with Kenra Professional Platinum Dry Texture Spray 6.

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