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June 21, 2017

Bright Contouring + Balayage

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  • Formula C

    MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + Wella Professionals Color Touch Emulsion 4%

  • Formula D

    Color Touch 9/97 + Color Touch Emulsion 1.9%

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1

For a triangular face shape, this balayage technique is ideal because it compliments her natural features and softens the width at the temples. 

 

Contouring Technique: Dark colors are great to shorten and narrow the face shape, while light colors help to add length and width. Contouring can change the appearance of any face shape by defining facial features and enhancing both natural skin tone and eye color. 

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  • Formula A

    Wella Professionals BLONDOR Freelights White Lightening Powder + 20-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

  • Formula B

    Wella Professionals MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + 30-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

  • Formula C

    MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + Wella Professionals Color Touch Emulsion 4%

  • Formula D

    Color Touch 9/97 + Color Touch Emulsion 1.9%

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Before

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  • Formula A

    Wella Professionals BLONDOR Freelights White Lightening Powder + 20-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

  • Formula B

    Wella Professionals MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + 30-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

  • Formula C

    MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + Wella Professionals Color Touch Emulsion 4%

  • Formula D

    Color Touch 9/97 + Color Touch Emulsion 1.9%

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Section hair as shown, creating a large circular section on top.

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  • Formula A

    Wella Professionals BLONDOR Freelights White Lightening Powder + 20-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

  • Formula B

    Wella Professionals MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + 30-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

  • Formula C

    MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + Wella Professionals Color Touch Emulsion 4%

  • Formula D

    Color Touch 9/97 + Color Touch Emulsion 1.9%

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4

Take fine, diagonal slices with 1/2 cm spacing, alternating Formula A and Formula B until the entire side section is complete.

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  • Formula A

    Wella Professionals BLONDOR Freelights White Lightening Powder + 20-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

  • Formula B

    Wella Professionals MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + 30-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

  • Formula C

    MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + Wella Professionals Color Touch Emulsion 4%

  • Formula D

    Color Touch 9/97 + Color Touch Emulsion 1.9%

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Repeat on the other side and in the back sections, continuing to alternate Formula A and Formula B.

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  • Formula A

    Wella Professionals BLONDOR Freelights White Lightening Powder + 20-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

  • Formula B

    Wella Professionals MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + 30-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

  • Formula C

    MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + Wella Professionals Color Touch Emulsion 4%

  • Formula D

    Color Touch 9/97 + Color Touch Emulsion 1.9%

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6

Once the foils are complete, apply Formula C by free-handing on the hair left out and in between foils. Alternate triangle and V-shape brush strokes as you work from midlengths and ends. Process. Rinse, shampoo and neutralize. Towel-dry hair, and apply Formula D. Process and rinse.

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  • Formula A

    Wella Professionals BLONDOR Freelights White Lightening Powder + 20-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

  • Formula B

    Wella Professionals MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + 30-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

  • Formula C

    MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + Wella Professionals Color Touch Emulsion 4%

  • Formula D

    Color Touch 9/97 + Color Touch Emulsion 1.9%

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7

Begin the cut by taking sections through the top. Elevate the hair and create square layers.

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  • Formula A

    Wella Professionals BLONDOR Freelights White Lightening Powder + 20-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

  • Formula B

    Wella Professionals MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + 30-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

  • Formula C

    MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + Wella Professionals Color Touch Emulsion 4%

  • Formula D

    Color Touch 9/97 + Color Touch Emulsion 1.9%

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8

Elevate the hair slightly to create graduation.

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  • Formula A

    Wella Professionals BLONDOR Freelights White Lightening Powder + 20-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

  • Formula B

    Wella Professionals MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + 30-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

  • Formula C

    MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + Wella Professionals Color Touch Emulsion 4%

  • Formula D

    Color Touch 9/97 + Color Touch Emulsion 1.9%

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Check the hair for balance.

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  • Formula A

    Wella Professionals BLONDOR Freelights White Lightening Powder + 20-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

  • Formula B

    Wella Professionals MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + 30-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

  • Formula C

    MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + Wella Professionals Color Touch Emulsion 4%

  • Formula D

    Color Touch 9/97 + Color Touch Emulsion 1.9%

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11

Blow-dry the hair partially and apply EIMI Sugar Lift to create a voluminous and grippy texture with shine.

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  • Formula A

    Wella Professionals BLONDOR Freelights White Lightening Powder + 20-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

  • Formula B

    Wella Professionals MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + 30-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

  • Formula C

    MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + Wella Professionals Color Touch Emulsion 4%

  • Formula D

    Color Touch 9/97 + Color Touch Emulsion 1.9%

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Blow-dry the hair with a vented brush.

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  • Formula A

    Wella Professionals BLONDOR Freelights White Lightening Powder + 20-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

  • Formula B

    Wella Professionals MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + 30-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

  • Formula C

    MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + Wella Professionals Color Touch Emulsion 4%

  • Formula D

    Color Touch 9/97 + Color Touch Emulsion 1.9%

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Twist the hair away from the face and secure with a clip. Allow to cool, and then fix the shape.

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  • Formula A

    Wella Professionals BLONDOR Freelights White Lightening Powder + 20-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

  • Formula B

    Wella Professionals MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + 30-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

  • Formula C

    MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + Wella Professionals Color Touch Emulsion 4%

  • Formula D

    Color Touch 9/97 + Color Touch Emulsion 1.9%

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14

Gently unwind the hair and use a vent brush to tease the hair into shape. Finish with EIMI Stay Firm.

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  • Formula A

    Wella Professionals BLONDOR Freelights White Lightening Powder + 20-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

  • Formula B

    Wella Professionals MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + 30-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

  • Formula C

    MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + Wella Professionals Color Touch Emulsion 4%

  • Formula D

    Color Touch 9/97 + Color Touch Emulsion 1.9%

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Finished look

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  • Formula A

    Wella Professionals BLONDOR Freelights White Lightening Powder + 20-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

  • Formula B

    Wella Professionals MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + 30-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

  • Formula C

    MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + Wella Professionals Color Touch Emulsion 4%

  • Formula D

    Color Touch 9/97 + Color Touch Emulsion 1.9%

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Bright Contouring + Balayage

We know you have a diverse clientele in your chair, so why not customize your regular color, cutting and styling techniques? It’s more than knowing what she wants—it’s all about what look will highlight her natural features, so she leaves the salon feeling more confident than ever! With this contouring technique, we break down every step for face-framing, bright colors and layers that will keep your clients coming back for more!

 

COLOR FORMULAS

  • Formula A

    Wella Professionals BLONDOR Freelights White Lightening Powder + 20-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

  • Formula B

    Wella Professionals MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + 30-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

  • Formula C

    MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + Wella Professionals Color Touch Emulsion 4%

  • Formula D

    Color Touch 9/97 + Color Touch Emulsion 1.9%

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HOW-TO STEPS

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A

      Wella Professionals BLONDOR Freelights White Lightening Powder + 20-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

    • Formula B

      Wella Professionals MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + 30-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

    • Formula C

      MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + Wella Professionals Color Touch Emulsion 4%

    • Formula D

      Color Touch 9/97 + Color Touch Emulsion 1.9%

    1

    For a triangular face shape, this balayage technique is ideal because it compliments her natural features and softens the width at the temples. 

     

    Contouring Technique: Dark colors are great to shorten and narrow the face shape, while light colors help to add length and width. Contouring can change the appearance of any face shape by defining facial features and enhancing both natural skin tone and eye color. 

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A

      Wella Professionals BLONDOR Freelights White Lightening Powder + 20-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

    • Formula B

      Wella Professionals MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + 30-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

    • Formula C

      MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + Wella Professionals Color Touch Emulsion 4%

    • Formula D

      Color Touch 9/97 + Color Touch Emulsion 1.9%

    2

    Before

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A

      Wella Professionals BLONDOR Freelights White Lightening Powder + 20-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

    • Formula B

      Wella Professionals MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + 30-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

    • Formula C

      MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + Wella Professionals Color Touch Emulsion 4%

    • Formula D

      Color Touch 9/97 + Color Touch Emulsion 1.9%

    3

    Section hair as shown, creating a large circular section on top.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A

      Wella Professionals BLONDOR Freelights White Lightening Powder + 20-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

    • Formula B

      Wella Professionals MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + 30-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

    • Formula C

      MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + Wella Professionals Color Touch Emulsion 4%

    • Formula D

      Color Touch 9/97 + Color Touch Emulsion 1.9%

    4

    Take fine, diagonal slices with 1/2 cm spacing, alternating Formula A and Formula B until the entire side section is complete.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A

      Wella Professionals BLONDOR Freelights White Lightening Powder + 20-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

    • Formula B

      Wella Professionals MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + 30-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

    • Formula C

      MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + Wella Professionals Color Touch Emulsion 4%

    • Formula D

      Color Touch 9/97 + Color Touch Emulsion 1.9%

    5

    Repeat on the other side and in the back sections, continuing to alternate Formula A and Formula B.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A

      Wella Professionals BLONDOR Freelights White Lightening Powder + 20-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

    • Formula B

      Wella Professionals MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + 30-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

    • Formula C

      MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + Wella Professionals Color Touch Emulsion 4%

    • Formula D

      Color Touch 9/97 + Color Touch Emulsion 1.9%

    6

    Once the foils are complete, apply Formula C by free-handing on the hair left out and in between foils. Alternate triangle and V-shape brush strokes as you work from midlengths and ends. Process. Rinse, shampoo and neutralize. Towel-dry hair, and apply Formula D. Process and rinse.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A

      Wella Professionals BLONDOR Freelights White Lightening Powder + 20-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

    • Formula B

      Wella Professionals MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + 30-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

    • Formula C

      MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + Wella Professionals Color Touch Emulsion 4%

    • Formula D

      Color Touch 9/97 + Color Touch Emulsion 1.9%

    7

    Begin the cut by taking sections through the top. Elevate the hair and create square layers.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A

      Wella Professionals BLONDOR Freelights White Lightening Powder + 20-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

    • Formula B

      Wella Professionals MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + 30-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

    • Formula C

      MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + Wella Professionals Color Touch Emulsion 4%

    • Formula D

      Color Touch 9/97 + Color Touch Emulsion 1.9%

    8

    Elevate the hair slightly to create graduation.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A

      Wella Professionals BLONDOR Freelights White Lightening Powder + 20-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

    • Formula B

      Wella Professionals MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + 30-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

    • Formula C

      MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + Wella Professionals Color Touch Emulsion 4%

    • Formula D

      Color Touch 9/97 + Color Touch Emulsion 1.9%

    9

    Check the hair for balance.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A

      Wella Professionals BLONDOR Freelights White Lightening Powder + 20-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

    • Formula B

      Wella Professionals MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + 30-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

    • Formula C

      MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + Wella Professionals Color Touch Emulsion 4%

    • Formula D

      Color Touch 9/97 + Color Touch Emulsion 1.9%

    10

    Blow-dry the hair partially and apply EIMI Sugar Lift to create a voluminous and grippy texture with shine.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A

      Wella Professionals BLONDOR Freelights White Lightening Powder + 20-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

    • Formula B

      Wella Professionals MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + 30-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

    • Formula C

      MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + Wella Professionals Color Touch Emulsion 4%

    • Formula D

      Color Touch 9/97 + Color Touch Emulsion 1.9%

    11

    Blow-dry the hair with a vented brush.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A

      Wella Professionals BLONDOR Freelights White Lightening Powder + 20-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

    • Formula B

      Wella Professionals MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + 30-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

    • Formula C

      MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + Wella Professionals Color Touch Emulsion 4%

    • Formula D

      Color Touch 9/97 + Color Touch Emulsion 1.9%

    12

    Twist the hair away from the face and secure with a clip. Allow to cool, and then fix the shape.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A

      Wella Professionals BLONDOR Freelights White Lightening Powder + 20-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

    • Formula B

      Wella Professionals MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + 30-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

    • Formula C

      MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + Wella Professionals Color Touch Emulsion 4%

    • Formula D

      Color Touch 9/97 + Color Touch Emulsion 1.9%

    13

    Gently unwind the hair and use a vent brush to tease the hair into shape. Finish with EIMI Stay Firm.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A

      Wella Professionals BLONDOR Freelights White Lightening Powder + 20-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

    • Formula B

      Wella Professionals MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + 30-volume BLONDOR Freelights Developer

    • Formula C

      MAGMA by BLONDOR /17 + Wella Professionals Color Touch Emulsion 4%

    • Formula D

      Color Touch 9/97 + Color Touch Emulsion 1.9%

    14

    Finished look

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