COLOR CORRECTION: Smoky Balayage

HOW-TO STEPS

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  • Formula A:

    Oligo Professionnel Extra Blonde Blacklight + 20-volume developer + Olaplex No.1

  • Formula B:

    Oligo Professionnel Extra Blonde Blacklight + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1

  • Formula C:

    Schwarzkopf Professional IGORA ROYAL 6-1 + 10-volume developer

  • Formula D:

    Schwarzkopf Professional IGORA ROYAL 5-1 + 6-1 + 6-volume developer

  • Formula E:

    Schwarzkopf Professional IGORA ROYAL 9-1 + 9-18 + 0-11 + 6-volume developer

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  Before

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  • Formula A:

    Oligo Professionnel Extra Blonde Blacklight + 20-volume developer + Olaplex No.1

  • Formula B:

    Oligo Professionnel Extra Blonde Blacklight + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1

  • Formula C:

    Schwarzkopf Professional IGORA ROYAL 6-1 + 10-volume developer

  • Formula D:

    Schwarzkopf Professional IGORA ROYAL 5-1 + 6-1 + 6-volume developer

  • Formula E:

    Schwarzkopf Professional IGORA ROYAL 9-1 + 9-18 + 0-11 + 6-volume developer

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  Starting in the back, use a backcomb balayage technique to apply Formula A. “This helped blend the dip dyed look in the back,” shares Anja.

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  • Formula A:

    Oligo Professionnel Extra Blonde Blacklight + 20-volume developer + Olaplex No.1

  • Formula B:

    Oligo Professionnel Extra Blonde Blacklight + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1

  • Formula C:

    Schwarzkopf Professional IGORA ROYAL 6-1 + 10-volume developer

  • Formula D:

    Schwarzkopf Professional IGORA ROYAL 5-1 + 6-1 + 6-volume developer

  • Formula E:

    Schwarzkopf Professional IGORA ROYAL 9-1 + 9-18 + 0-11 + 6-volume developer

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  Once you reach the top where the chunky highlights are, alternate between weaving and backcomb balayage to continue applying Formula A. Then, switch to Formula B when you reach the front sections.

   

  Note: As you work your way around the head, make sure to remove foils from any previously lightened sections when they reach the desired lift.

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  • Formula A:

    Oligo Professionnel Extra Blonde Blacklight + 20-volume developer + Olaplex No.1

  • Formula B:

    Oligo Professionnel Extra Blonde Blacklight + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1

  • Formula C:

    Schwarzkopf Professional IGORA ROYAL 6-1 + 10-volume developer

  • Formula D:

    Schwarzkopf Professional IGORA ROYAL 5-1 + 6-1 + 6-volume developer

  • Formula E:

    Schwarzkopf Professional IGORA ROYAL 9-1 + 9-18 + 0-11 + 6-volume developer

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  When she has 15 minutes of processing left, use Formula C to color each section that was backcombed to ensure a seamless blend. Rinse and blow-dry, then apply Formula D to the roots and Formula E from the midlenths to the ends. Rinse again, then apply Olaplex No.2 for 20 minutes. 

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  • Formula A:

    Oligo Professionnel Extra Blonde Blacklight + 20-volume developer + Olaplex No.1

  • Formula B:

    Oligo Professionnel Extra Blonde Blacklight + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1

  • Formula C:

    Schwarzkopf Professional IGORA ROYAL 6-1 + 10-volume developer

  • Formula D:

    Schwarzkopf Professional IGORA ROYAL 5-1 + 6-1 + 6-volume developer

  • Formula E:

    Schwarzkopf Professional IGORA ROYAL 9-1 + 9-18 + 0-11 + 6-volume developer

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  Finished look