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Last updated: December 01, 2023

Healthy, Bright Platinum Blonde

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  • Formula A (midlengths)

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  • Formula B (scalp and ends)

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  • Formula C (toner)

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Kristy's client is a starting Level 7.

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  • Formula B (scalp and ends)

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  • Formula C (toner)

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Section the hair into quadrants.

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  • Formula B (scalp and ends)

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  • Formula C (toner)

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Start 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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  • Formula B (scalp and ends)

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  • Formula C (toner)

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Place 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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  • Formula B (scalp and ends)

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  • Formula C (toner)

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Allow all four sections to process about 50 to 75 percent of the desired lift.

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  • Formula B (scalp and ends)

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  • Formula C (toner)

    2oz Paul Mitchell® The Demi 10PA (10/81) + 2oz Paul Mitchell® Processing Liquid

     

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Apply 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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  • Formula B (scalp and ends)

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  • Formula C (toner)

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Process to the desired Level.

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  • Formula C (toner)

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Rinse with cool water, cleanse with Paul Mitchell® Color Protect® Post Color Shampoo then towel-dry.

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  • Formula B (scalp and ends)

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  • Formula C (toner)

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Apply Formula C globally and process for about 20 minutes.

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  • Formula C (toner)

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Rinse, then cleanse again with Color Protect® Post Color Shampoo. 

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  • Formula B (scalp and ends)

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  • Formula C (toner)

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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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  • Formula A (midlengths)

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  • Formula B (scalp and ends)

    1 scoop Paul Mitchell® Bond Rx Lightener + 2oz 20-volume Paul Mitchell® Cream Developer + 1/8oz Paul Mitchell® Bond Rx Step 1 Professional Bond Builder

     

  • Formula C (toner)

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Rinse, then blow-dry to activate Bond Rx technology.

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  • Formula B (scalp and ends)

    1 scoop Paul Mitchell® Bond Rx Lightener + 2oz 20-volume Paul Mitchell® Cream Developer + 1/8oz Paul Mitchell® Bond Rx Step 1 Professional Bond Builder

     

  • Formula C (toner)

    2oz Paul Mitchell® The Demi 10PA (10/81) + 2oz Paul Mitchell® Processing Liquid

     

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The finished look.

 

Bring healthy blonding to your salon with the Paul Mitchell® Bond Rx system!

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  • Formula B (scalp and ends)

    1 scoop Paul Mitchell® Bond Rx Lightener + 2oz 20-volume Paul Mitchell® Cream Developer + 1/8oz Paul Mitchell® Bond Rx Step 1 Professional Bond Builder

     

  • Formula C (toner)

    2oz Paul Mitchell® The Demi 10PA (10/81) + 2oz Paul Mitchell® Processing Liquid

     

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Healthy, Bright Platinum Blonde

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