Gray Coverage: Root Touch-Up & Adding Dimension
Gray Coverage: Root Touch-Up & Adding Dimension
COLOR FORMULAS 
Products Used
HOW-TO STEPS
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1Before, starting Level 4/5 with 75% gray.
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2Prep the hair with Defy Damage Pro Series 1 from Joico. Shake the can vigorously and spray short bursts into two inch sections throughout the head. Comb through to ensure even distribution. Then, section the head into three sections: down the middle and from the crown to the top of each ear.
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3Starting in the back, apply Formula A to the regrowth area using 1/8 inch partings.
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4When retouching the top, take diagonal parting using a tear-drop application to create a blended shadow root. Once the regrowth has been applied, use a center parting to section the back in half.
PRO TIP: Use a comb at the temple area when applying Formula A to ensure complete gray coverage.
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5Take a large diagonal forward parting about 2-3 inches and apply Formula B for a lowlight. Above the diagonal parting, take a fine slice and use a balayage technique to apply Formula C, making sure to fully saturate the section. Repeat on either side until you reach the crown, ending with a balayage section on top and about 3-4 sections on either side depending on the hair type and density.
PRO TIP: To avoid any color bleeding, keep all balayage sections on one side and lowlight sections on the other.
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6Working in the front, take a diagonal back, 2-inch section that extends from the crown to the temple and repeat the lowlight application. Above the diagonal back section, take a fine slice and apply Formula D using a balayage technique. Repeat working up towards the head.
PRO TIP: As you work up towards the crown, the balayage partings should start lower on the hair shaft. This will result in more depth and dimension in the final look.
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7For the face frame, take a triangular parting at the front hairline and clip away. Apply Formula B to the remaining hair, and balayage the face frame section using Formula D. Repeat on the opposite side.
PRO TIP: This is the only section that will use a face frame parting instead of a diagonal back section.
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8Process for 30-45 minutes for complete gray coverage. Shampoo using Defy Damage Protective Shampoo. Towel dry the hair and apply Formula E from root to ends, allow it to process for 15 minutes. Shampoo with Defy Damage Protective Shampoo and treat with Defy Damage Pro Series 2. Allow Pro Series 2 to process for five minutes and rinse. Dry and style as desired.
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9After.
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