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Last updated: June 20, 2017

Beachwood Balayage

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  • Natural/Starting Level

    Level 4 medium brunette 

  • Formula A (balayage)

    Blondes Unlimited Lightening Powder + 30-volume developer (1:2)

  • Formula B (balayage)

    Blondes Unlimited Lightening Powder + 20-volume developer (1:2)

  • Formula C (toner)

    Permanent Hair Color 7A 1 oz. + AA 6 cm. + 6-volume developer (1:2)

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1

Before

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  • Natural/Starting Level

    Level 4 medium brunette 

  • Formula A (balayage)

    Blondes Unlimited Lightening Powder + 30-volume developer (1:2)

  • Formula B (balayage)

    Blondes Unlimited Lightening Powder + 20-volume developer (1:2)

  • Formula C (toner)

    Permanent Hair Color 7A 1 oz. + AA 6 cm. + 6-volume developer (1:2)

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2

Create a cross-part section leaving the nape area out.

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  • Natural/Starting Level

    Level 4 medium brunette 

  • Formula A (balayage)

    Blondes Unlimited Lightening Powder + 30-volume developer (1:2)

  • Formula B (balayage)

    Blondes Unlimited Lightening Powder + 20-volume developer (1:2)

  • Formula C (toner)

    Permanent Hair Color 7A 1 oz. + AA 6 cm. + 6-volume developer (1:2)

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3

Starting at the bottom of the cross parting, take wide curved subsections and apply Formula A in a V-Shape at the midlengths and ends using a feathering technique, making sure the ends are fully saturated.

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  • Natural/Starting Level

    Level 4 medium brunette 

  • Formula A (balayage)

    Blondes Unlimited Lightening Powder + 30-volume developer (1:2)

  • Formula B (balayage)

    Blondes Unlimited Lightening Powder + 20-volume developer (1:2)

  • Formula C (toner)

    Permanent Hair Color 7A 1 oz. + AA 6 cm. + 6-volume developer (1:2)

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4

Continue using this technique with Formula A up to the crown on both sections in the back of the head.

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  • Natural/Starting Level

    Level 4 medium brunette 

  • Formula A (balayage)

    Blondes Unlimited Lightening Powder + 30-volume developer (1:2)

  • Formula B (balayage)

    Blondes Unlimited Lightening Powder + 20-volume developer (1:2)

  • Formula C (toner)

    Permanent Hair Color 7A 1 oz. + AA 6 cm. + 6-volume developer (1:2)

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5

Apply Formula B using a feathering technique to the side sections and process. Once processed, treat with Kadus Professional Visible Repair Shampoo and In Salon Treatment. Towel-dry the hair and tone with Formula C. Once processed, apply Color Vibrancy Post Color Treatment to lock in color. Rinse and style.

close formula
  • Natural/Starting Level

    Level 4 medium brunette 

  • Formula A (balayage)

    Blondes Unlimited Lightening Powder + 30-volume developer (1:2)

  • Formula B (balayage)

    Blondes Unlimited Lightening Powder + 20-volume developer (1:2)

  • Formula C (toner)

    Permanent Hair Color 7A 1 oz. + AA 6 cm. + 6-volume developer (1:2)

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6

Apply Kadus Professional Velvet Oil to damp hair.

close formula
  • Natural/Starting Level

    Level 4 medium brunette 

  • Formula A (balayage)

    Blondes Unlimited Lightening Powder + 30-volume developer (1:2)

  • Formula B (balayage)

    Blondes Unlimited Lightening Powder + 20-volume developer (1:2)

  • Formula C (toner)

    Permanent Hair Color 7A 1 oz. + AA 6 cm. + 6-volume developer (1:2)

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7

Blow-dry the hair with a diffuser until completely dry.

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  • Natural/Starting Level

    Level 4 medium brunette 

  • Formula A (balayage)

    Blondes Unlimited Lightening Powder + 30-volume developer (1:2)

  • Formula B (balayage)

    Blondes Unlimited Lightening Powder + 20-volume developer (1:2)

  • Formula C (toner)

    Permanent Hair Color 7A 1 oz. + AA 6 cm. + 6-volume developer (1:2)

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8

Use a very small barreled curling iron to create defined spiral curls.

close formula
  • Natural/Starting Level

    Level 4 medium brunette 

  • Formula A (balayage)

    Blondes Unlimited Lightening Powder + 30-volume developer (1:2)

  • Formula B (balayage)

    Blondes Unlimited Lightening Powder + 20-volume developer (1:2)

  • Formula C (toner)

    Permanent Hair Color 7A 1 oz. + AA 6 cm. + 6-volume developer (1:2)

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Finish the look with Kadus Professional Design It Creative Hairspray.

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  • Natural/Starting Level

    Level 4 medium brunette 

  • Formula A (balayage)

    Blondes Unlimited Lightening Powder + 30-volume developer (1:2)

  • Formula B (balayage)

    Blondes Unlimited Lightening Powder + 20-volume developer (1:2)

  • Formula C (toner)

    Permanent Hair Color 7A 1 oz. + AA 6 cm. + 6-volume developer (1:2)

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Finished Look

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  • Natural/Starting Level

    Level 4 medium brunette 

  • Formula A (balayage)

    Blondes Unlimited Lightening Powder + 30-volume developer (1:2)

  • Formula B (balayage)

    Blondes Unlimited Lightening Powder + 20-volume developer (1:2)

  • Formula C (toner)

    Permanent Hair Color 7A 1 oz. + AA 6 cm. + 6-volume developer (1:2)

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Beachwood Balayage

It’s officially summer, so help your brunettes lighten up with a #BeachReady balayage. Inspired by the colors and motions of driftwood—an array of dark and light browns, and smoky grays—this is the bright and bold look she’s dreaming of! We have the color formula and the how-to for this summer-ready color AND style!

 

Watch the full how-to below!

 

COLOR FORMULAS

  • Natural/Starting Level

    Level 4 medium brunette 

  • Formula A (balayage)

    Blondes Unlimited Lightening Powder + 30-volume developer (1:2)

  • Formula B (balayage)

    Blondes Unlimited Lightening Powder + 20-volume developer (1:2)

  • Formula C (toner)

    Permanent Hair Color 7A 1 oz. + AA 6 cm. + 6-volume developer (1:2)

HOW-TO STEPS

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Natural/Starting Level

      Level 4 medium brunette 

    • Formula A (balayage)

      Blondes Unlimited Lightening Powder + 30-volume developer (1:2)

    • Formula B (balayage)

      Blondes Unlimited Lightening Powder + 20-volume developer (1:2)

    • Formula C (toner)

      Permanent Hair Color 7A 1 oz. + AA 6 cm. + 6-volume developer (1:2)

    1

    Before

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Natural/Starting Level

      Level 4 medium brunette 

    • Formula A (balayage)

      Blondes Unlimited Lightening Powder + 30-volume developer (1:2)

    • Formula B (balayage)

      Blondes Unlimited Lightening Powder + 20-volume developer (1:2)

    • Formula C (toner)

      Permanent Hair Color 7A 1 oz. + AA 6 cm. + 6-volume developer (1:2)

    2

    Create a cross-part section leaving the nape area out.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Natural/Starting Level

      Level 4 medium brunette 

    • Formula A (balayage)

      Blondes Unlimited Lightening Powder + 30-volume developer (1:2)

    • Formula B (balayage)

      Blondes Unlimited Lightening Powder + 20-volume developer (1:2)

    • Formula C (toner)

      Permanent Hair Color 7A 1 oz. + AA 6 cm. + 6-volume developer (1:2)

    3

    Starting at the bottom of the cross parting, take wide curved subsections and apply Formula A in a V-Shape at the midlengths and ends using a feathering technique, making sure the ends are fully saturated.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Natural/Starting Level

      Level 4 medium brunette 

    • Formula A (balayage)

      Blondes Unlimited Lightening Powder + 30-volume developer (1:2)

    • Formula B (balayage)

      Blondes Unlimited Lightening Powder + 20-volume developer (1:2)

    • Formula C (toner)

      Permanent Hair Color 7A 1 oz. + AA 6 cm. + 6-volume developer (1:2)

    4

    Continue using this technique with Formula A up to the crown on both sections in the back of the head.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Natural/Starting Level

      Level 4 medium brunette 

    • Formula A (balayage)

      Blondes Unlimited Lightening Powder + 30-volume developer (1:2)

    • Formula B (balayage)

      Blondes Unlimited Lightening Powder + 20-volume developer (1:2)

    • Formula C (toner)

      Permanent Hair Color 7A 1 oz. + AA 6 cm. + 6-volume developer (1:2)

    5

    Apply Formula B using a feathering technique to the side sections and process. Once processed, treat with Kadus Professional Visible Repair Shampoo and In Salon Treatment. Towel-dry the hair and tone with Formula C. Once processed, apply Color Vibrancy Post Color Treatment to lock in color. Rinse and style.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Natural/Starting Level

      Level 4 medium brunette 

    • Formula A (balayage)

      Blondes Unlimited Lightening Powder + 30-volume developer (1:2)

    • Formula B (balayage)

      Blondes Unlimited Lightening Powder + 20-volume developer (1:2)

    • Formula C (toner)

      Permanent Hair Color 7A 1 oz. + AA 6 cm. + 6-volume developer (1:2)

    6

    Apply Kadus Professional Velvet Oil to damp hair.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Natural/Starting Level

      Level 4 medium brunette 

    • Formula A (balayage)

      Blondes Unlimited Lightening Powder + 30-volume developer (1:2)

    • Formula B (balayage)

      Blondes Unlimited Lightening Powder + 20-volume developer (1:2)

    • Formula C (toner)

      Permanent Hair Color 7A 1 oz. + AA 6 cm. + 6-volume developer (1:2)

    7

    Blow-dry the hair with a diffuser until completely dry.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Natural/Starting Level

      Level 4 medium brunette 

    • Formula A (balayage)

      Blondes Unlimited Lightening Powder + 30-volume developer (1:2)

    • Formula B (balayage)

      Blondes Unlimited Lightening Powder + 20-volume developer (1:2)

    • Formula C (toner)

      Permanent Hair Color 7A 1 oz. + AA 6 cm. + 6-volume developer (1:2)

    8

    Use a very small barreled curling iron to create defined spiral curls.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Natural/Starting Level

      Level 4 medium brunette 

    • Formula A (balayage)

      Blondes Unlimited Lightening Powder + 30-volume developer (1:2)

    • Formula B (balayage)

      Blondes Unlimited Lightening Powder + 20-volume developer (1:2)

    • Formula C (toner)

      Permanent Hair Color 7A 1 oz. + AA 6 cm. + 6-volume developer (1:2)

    9

    Finish the look with Kadus Professional Design It Creative Hairspray.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Natural/Starting Level

      Level 4 medium brunette 

    • Formula A (balayage)

      Blondes Unlimited Lightening Powder + 30-volume developer (1:2)

    • Formula B (balayage)

      Blondes Unlimited Lightening Powder + 20-volume developer (1:2)

    • Formula C (toner)

      Permanent Hair Color 7A 1 oz. + AA 6 cm. + 6-volume developer (1:2)

    10

    Finished Look

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