Healthy, Bright Platinum Blonde
Healthy, Bright Platinum Blonde
No matter how many years you’ve spent behind the chair, something still feels suspicious about “healthy” and “bleach” being used in the same sentence. But Paul Mitchell® Color National Educator Kristy Varga (@kristyvargahair) is here to show you her go-to technique for achieving healthy platinum blondes.
Keep scrolling for a full “bond, blonde and tone” how-to, complete with reference photos, formulas and must-know tips to take to the backbar.
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HOW-TO STEPS
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1Kristy’s client is a starting Level 7.
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2Section the hair into quadrants.
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3Start your application with Formula A in the back two sections, taking 1/8″ horizontal sections from the nape to the crown. Apply about 1/2″ to 1″ from both the scalp and more porous ends.
Pro tip: Starting your application in the back of the head allows for a quick rinse-out if the lightener processes more quickly than anticipated.
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4Place a mesh strip at the scalp between each section to keep the lightener off the skin and face.
Pro tip: Make sure to work in the lightener with your fingers for each section. A little more saturation never hurts!
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5Allow all four sections to process about 50 to 75 percent of the desired lift.
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6Apply Formula B to the scalp and ends, removing the mesh strips as you go. Kristy recommends starting in the back where the lightener has had the most processing time.
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7Process to the desired Level.
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Rinse with cool water, cleanse with Paul Mitchell® Color Protect® Post Color Shampoo then towel-dry.
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9Apply Formula C globally and process for about 20 minutes.
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Rinse, then cleanse again with Color Protect® Post Color Shampoo.
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Towel-dry, then apply Paul Mitchell® Bond Rx Step 2 Professional Bond-Building Sealant. Allow to process for five to 15 minutes.
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Rinse, then blow-dry to activate Bond Rx technology.
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