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Last updated: June 30, 2017

Buttery Blonde

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  • Formula A

    Equal Parts 8.3/8G + 8.32/8GV + 10-Volume Developer (1:1.5)

  • Formula B

    Aloe Lite Cream Lightener + 30-Volume Developer (1:2)

  • Formula C

    Aloe Lite Cream Lightener + 15-Volume Developer (1:2)

  • Formula D

    Equal Parts 10.12/10AV + 10.32/10GV + 7-Volume Developer (1:2)

  • Formula E

    10.12/10AV + 7-Volume Developer (1:2)

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Buttery Blonde

Écaille—translating to tortoise shell in English—merges classic beauty with a modern twist. This coloring technique from Eufora gives a fresh combination of balayage and base color to create a gorgeous effect, giving the look the translucent depth and tonality of its namesake. Get the steps to achieve this buttery blonde look!

Manufacturer: Eufora, @euforainternational

COLOR FORMULAS

  • Formula A

    Equal Parts 8.3/8G + 8.32/8GV + 10-Volume Developer (1:1.5)

  • Formula B

    Aloe Lite Cream Lightener + 30-Volume Developer (1:2)

  • Formula C

    Aloe Lite Cream Lightener + 15-Volume Developer (1:2)

  • Formula D

    Equal Parts 10.12/10AV + 10.32/10GV + 7-Volume Developer (1:2)

  • Formula E

    10.12/10AV + 7-Volume Developer (1:2)

HOW-TO STEPS

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    • Formula A

      Equal Parts 8.3/8G + 8.32/8GV + 10-Volume Developer (1:1.5)

    • Formula B

      Aloe Lite Cream Lightener + 30-Volume Developer (1:2)

    • Formula C

      Aloe Lite Cream Lightener + 15-Volume Developer (1:2)

    • Formula D

      Equal Parts 10.12/10AV + 10.32/10GV + 7-Volume Developer (1:2)

    • Formula E

      10.12/10AV + 7-Volume Developer (1:2)

    1

    Apply Formula A to the base.

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    • Formula A

      Equal Parts 8.3/8G + 8.32/8GV + 10-Volume Developer (1:1.5)

    • Formula B

      Aloe Lite Cream Lightener + 30-Volume Developer (1:2)

    • Formula C

      Aloe Lite Cream Lightener + 15-Volume Developer (1:2)

    • Formula D

      Equal Parts 10.12/10AV + 10.32/10GV + 7-Volume Developer (1:2)

    • Formula E

      10.12/10AV + 7-Volume Developer (1:2)

    2

    Section the hair.

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    • Formula A

      Equal Parts 8.3/8G + 8.32/8GV + 10-Volume Developer (1:1.5)

    • Formula B

      Aloe Lite Cream Lightener + 30-Volume Developer (1:2)

    • Formula C

      Aloe Lite Cream Lightener + 15-Volume Developer (1:2)

    • Formula D

      Equal Parts 10.12/10AV + 10.32/10GV + 7-Volume Developer (1:2)

    • Formula E

      10.12/10AV + 7-Volume Developer (1:2)

    3

    Pull Formula A through Zone 1.

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    • Formula A

      Equal Parts 8.3/8G + 8.32/8GV + 10-Volume Developer (1:1.5)

    • Formula B

      Aloe Lite Cream Lightener + 30-Volume Developer (1:2)

    • Formula C

      Aloe Lite Cream Lightener + 15-Volume Developer (1:2)

    • Formula D

      Equal Parts 10.12/10AV + 10.32/10GV + 7-Volume Developer (1:2)

    • Formula E

      10.12/10AV + 7-Volume Developer (1:2)

    4

    Starting in the center back of Zone 2, apply Formula A in ¼ inch alternating diagonal back sections. Using a balayage board, apply Formula B to the mid-section of the hair and Formula C to the ends.

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    • Formula A

      Equal Parts 8.3/8G + 8.32/8GV + 10-Volume Developer (1:1.5)

    • Formula B

      Aloe Lite Cream Lightener + 30-Volume Developer (1:2)

    • Formula C

      Aloe Lite Cream Lightener + 15-Volume Developer (1:2)

    • Formula D

      Equal Parts 10.12/10AV + 10.32/10GV + 7-Volume Developer (1:2)

    • Formula E

      10.12/10AV + 7-Volume Developer (1:2)

    5

    Apply Formula A to the midshaft through the ends. Repeat alternating Steps 4 and 5 until you reach the hairline, finishing with a light section at the side hairline.

  • open color formula
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    • Formula A

      Equal Parts 8.3/8G + 8.32/8GV + 10-Volume Developer (1:1.5)

    • Formula B

      Aloe Lite Cream Lightener + 30-Volume Developer (1:2)

    • Formula C

      Aloe Lite Cream Lightener + 15-Volume Developer (1:2)

    • Formula D

      Equal Parts 10.12/10AV + 10.32/10GV + 7-Volume Developer (1:2)

    • Formula E

      10.12/10AV + 7-Volume Developer (1:2)

    6

    Starting in the back of Zone 1, work in ¼ inch subsections from the back natural part to the front hairline.

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    • Formula A

      Equal Parts 8.3/8G + 8.32/8GV + 10-Volume Developer (1:1.5)

    • Formula B

      Aloe Lite Cream Lightener + 30-Volume Developer (1:2)

    • Formula C

      Aloe Lite Cream Lightener + 15-Volume Developer (1:2)

    • Formula D

      Equal Parts 10.12/10AV + 10.32/10GV + 7-Volume Developer (1:2)

    • Formula E

      10.12/10AV + 7-Volume Developer (1:2)

    7

    Repeat color formulas and techniques from Steps 4 and 5.

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    • Formula A

      Equal Parts 8.3/8G + 8.32/8GV + 10-Volume Developer (1:1.5)

    • Formula B

      Aloe Lite Cream Lightener + 30-Volume Developer (1:2)

    • Formula C

      Aloe Lite Cream Lightener + 15-Volume Developer (1:2)

    • Formula D

      Equal Parts 10.12/10AV + 10.32/10GV + 7-Volume Developer (1:2)

    • Formula E

      10.12/10AV + 7-Volume Developer (1:2)

    8

    Allow hair to process, rinse thoroughly and gently wash with Beautifying Elixirs Shampoo. Do not condition. Tone the mid-section with Formula D and the ends with Formula E. Process for 20 minutes and rinse thoroughly. Apply Eufora Color Elixir™ Professional Sealer and rinse.

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    • Formula A

      Equal Parts 8.3/8G + 8.32/8GV + 10-Volume Developer (1:1.5)

    • Formula B

      Aloe Lite Cream Lightener + 30-Volume Developer (1:2)

    • Formula C

      Aloe Lite Cream Lightener + 15-Volume Developer (1:2)

    • Formula D

      Equal Parts 10.12/10AV + 10.32/10GV + 7-Volume Developer (1:2)

    • Formula E

      10.12/10AV + 7-Volume Developer (1:2)

    9

    Finished Look

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