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Last updated: July 18, 2024

Dark Brown To Smoked Pearl Blonde Transformation

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  • Formula A (lightener on new growth)

    Joico Blonde Life® SilverLight™ Lightening Powder + Joico Blonde Life Coconut Oil Developer 20-Volume (1:1)

  • Formula B (root tap)

    LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 5N Natural + 6NB Natural Beige + LumiShine Developer 5-Volume (1:1)

  • Formula C (gloss toner)

    Blonde Life Demi Gloss 9BV Blue Violet + Blonde Life Coconut Oil Developer 5-Volume (1:1)

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Divide the hair into six sub-sections.

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  • Formula A (lightener on new growth)

    Joico Blonde Life® SilverLight™ Lightening Powder + Joico Blonde Life Coconut Oil Developer 20-Volume (1:1)

  • Formula B (root tap)

    LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 5N Natural + 6NB Natural Beige + LumiShine Developer 5-Volume (1:1)

  • Formula C (gloss toner)

    Blonde Life Demi Gloss 9BV Blue Violet + Blonde Life Coconut Oil Developer 5-Volume (1:1)

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Start by highlighting the back and side sections of the hair with Formula A. Leave the front hairline and mohawk out.

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  • Formula A (lightener on new growth)

    Joico Blonde Life® SilverLight™ Lightening Powder + Joico Blonde Life Coconut Oil Developer 20-Volume (1:1)

  • Formula B (root tap)

    LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 5N Natural + 6NB Natural Beige + LumiShine Developer 5-Volume (1:1)

  • Formula C (gloss toner)

    Blonde Life Demi Gloss 9BV Blue Violet + Blonde Life Coconut Oil Developer 5-Volume (1:1)

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Highlight the entire hairline in fine, back-to-back foils. Place the foils in a diagonal-back placement.

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  • Formula A (lightener on new growth)

    Joico Blonde Life® SilverLight™ Lightening Powder + Joico Blonde Life Coconut Oil Developer 20-Volume (1:1)

  • Formula B (root tap)

    LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 5N Natural + 6NB Natural Beige + LumiShine Developer 5-Volume (1:1)

  • Formula C (gloss toner)

    Blonde Life Demi Gloss 9BV Blue Violet + Blonde Life Coconut Oil Developer 5-Volume (1:1)

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Process the hair to desired level of lift. Rinse, shampoo and towel-dry.

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  • Formula A (lightener on new growth)

    Joico Blonde Life® SilverLight™ Lightening Powder + Joico Blonde Life Coconut Oil Developer 20-Volume (1:1)

  • Formula B (root tap)

    LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 5N Natural + 6NB Natural Beige + LumiShine Developer 5-Volume (1:1)

  • Formula C (gloss toner)

    Blonde Life Demi Gloss 9BV Blue Violet + Blonde Life Coconut Oil Developer 5-Volume (1:1)

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Again using Formula A, highlight the mohawk section using a teasy-lite technique. Increase the depth of the backcombing across each section to create more depth and diffusion.

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  • Formula A (lightener on new growth)

    Joico Blonde Life® SilverLight™ Lightening Powder + Joico Blonde Life Coconut Oil Developer 20-Volume (1:1)

  • Formula B (root tap)

    LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 5N Natural + 6NB Natural Beige + LumiShine Developer 5-Volume (1:1)

  • Formula C (gloss toner)

    Blonde Life Demi Gloss 9BV Blue Violet + Blonde Life Coconut Oil Developer 5-Volume (1:1)

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Root tap the regrowth area with Formula B to create a diffused color melt.

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  • Formula A (lightener on new growth)

    Joico Blonde Life® SilverLight™ Lightening Powder + Joico Blonde Life Coconut Oil Developer 20-Volume (1:1)

  • Formula B (root tap)

    LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 5N Natural + 6NB Natural Beige + LumiShine Developer 5-Volume (1:1)

  • Formula C (gloss toner)

    Blonde Life Demi Gloss 9BV Blue Violet + Blonde Life Coconut Oil Developer 5-Volume (1:1)

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Rinse then apply the Formula C gloss toner from roots to ends letting it process for 10 minutes.. Finish by rinsing, shampooing and conditioning with Joico KBOND20 Power Masque.

 

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  • Formula A (lightener on new growth)

    Joico Blonde Life® SilverLight™ Lightening Powder + Joico Blonde Life Coconut Oil Developer 20-Volume (1:1)

  • Formula B (root tap)

    LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 5N Natural + 6NB Natural Beige + LumiShine Developer 5-Volume (1:1)

  • Formula C (gloss toner)

    Blonde Life Demi Gloss 9BV Blue Violet + Blonde Life Coconut Oil Developer 5-Volume (1:1)

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