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Last updated: June 14, 2017

Red Hot Balayage

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  • Natural/Starting Level

    Level 4, color-treated hair

  • Formula A

    Schwarzkopf Professional IGORA VARIO BLOND Extra Power Bleach + 30-volume developer

  • Formula B

    Schwarzkopf Professional IGORA ROYAL 4-00 + 20-volume developer

  • Formula C

    Schwarzkopf Professional IGORA ROYAL 6-77 + 7-77 + 6-88 + 6-68 + 0-77 + PRAVANA Zero Lift Creme Developer

  • Formula D

    Formula18 Plant Based Reinforcement Additive + Formula18 Mask

When LA-based stylist Christine Ha’s (@christinesbeautybar) client wanted to step out of her comfort zone and give her hair some life, she created this rich, auburn balayage that is sizzlin’ for summer! Full of dimension and shine, we had to share all the deets with our BTC community! So, check out the color formula and how-to!

 

Duration: 3.5 hours

 

Total Pricing: $405 (including cut and style)

HOW-TO STEPS

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  • Natural/Starting Level

    Level 4, color-treated hair

  • Formula A

    Schwarzkopf Professional IGORA VARIO BLOND Extra Power Bleach + 30-volume developer

  • Formula B

    Schwarzkopf Professional IGORA ROYAL 4-00 + 20-volume developer

  • Formula C

    Schwarzkopf Professional IGORA ROYAL 6-77 + 7-77 + 6-88 + 6-68 + 0-77 + PRAVANA Zero Lift Creme Developer

  • Formula D

    Formula18 Plant Based Reinforcement Additive + Formula18 Mask

1

Before

2

Paint a full balayage using Formula A, working in a diagonal brick-lay pattern throughout.

open color formula
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  • Natural/Starting Level

    Level 4, color-treated hair

  • Formula A

    Schwarzkopf Professional IGORA VARIO BLOND Extra Power Bleach + 30-volume developer

  • Formula B

    Schwarzkopf Professional IGORA ROYAL 4-00 + 20-volume developer

  • Formula C

    Schwarzkopf Professional IGORA ROYAL 6-77 + 7-77 + 6-88 + 6-68 + 0-77 + PRAVANA Zero Lift Creme Developer

  • Formula D

    Formula18 Plant Based Reinforcement Additive + Formula18 Mask

3

Separate each section with plastic wrap and process without heat. Lift to Level 7-8.

4

Shampoo, rinse and towel-dry hair.

5

Apply Formula B to the roots for gray coverage, creating a slight shadow root.

6

Apply Formula C to the remainder of length, blending up to Formula B and process for 25 minutes.

7

Shampoo with Formula18 Hydrating Shampoo. Apply Formula D and process for 15 minutes.

8

Towel-dry hair and apply Formula18 Leave-In Conditioner.

9

Comb throughout and apply a drop of both Formula18 Shine and Formula18 Repair Oil.

open color formula
close formula
  • Natural/Starting Level

    Level 4, color-treated hair

  • Formula A

    Schwarzkopf Professional IGORA VARIO BLOND Extra Power Bleach + 30-volume developer

  • Formula B

    Schwarzkopf Professional IGORA ROYAL 4-00 + 20-volume developer

  • Formula C

    Schwarzkopf Professional IGORA ROYAL 6-77 + 7-77 + 6-88 + 6-68 + 0-77 + PRAVANA Zero Lift Creme Developer

  • Formula D

    Formula18 Plant Based Reinforcement Additive + Formula18 Mask

10

Finished Look