Transformation: From Yellow to Smoky Blonde + Shadow Root
By Amy McManus
We are LIVING for this cool-toned color transformation we spotted at the Schwarzkopf Professional tbh Permanent Hair Color launch event in Chicago by Amy McManus, aka @camouflageandbalayage to her 222k Instagram followers! When Amy’s model came in with banding and brassy yellow color, she combined a root melt application with full saturation on the ends for a smoky balayage and shadow root effect. The result? This rooty blonde blend! Get Amy’s color formulas and application breakdown below.
Who Did It
Products Used
COLOR FORMULAS 
FORMULA STEPS
1. Start by applying Formula A to the root area. Then, melt into the mids with Formula B—because her client had previous banding and harsh regrowth, Amy started the application with a melt to break up the band.
2. Apply Formula C to the ends and blend up, fully saturating each section to kick out the yellow.
Pro Tip: Because Amy’s client was already pretty light, she lightened the ends at the same time as the melt to add a pop of brightness.
3. Process everything, rinse and wash.
4. Apply Formula D to tone the ends. Process, then rinse.
5. Finished Look
