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. Click here to try new Paul Mitchell® bonding essentials, shades and toners! [btc-products]
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- Formula A (midlengths)
1 scoop Paul Mitchell® Bond Rx Lightener + 2oz 30-volume Paul Mitchell® Cream Developer + 1/8oz Paul Mitchell® Bond Rx Step 1 Professional Bond Builder
- 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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Kristy's client is a starting Level 7.
Formula
- Formula A (midlengths)
1 scoop Paul Mitchell® Bond Rx Lightener + 2oz 30-volume Paul Mitchell® Cream Developer + 1/8oz Paul Mitchell® Bond Rx Step 1 Professional Bond Builder
- 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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Section the hair into quadrants.
Formula
- Formula A (midlengths)
1 scoop Paul Mitchell® Bond Rx Lightener + 2oz 30-volume Paul Mitchell® Cream Developer + 1/8oz Paul Mitchell® Bond Rx Step 1 Professional Bond Builder
- 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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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.
Formula
- Formula A (midlengths)
1 scoop Paul Mitchell® Bond Rx Lightener + 2oz 30-volume Paul Mitchell® Cream Developer + 1/8oz Paul Mitchell® Bond Rx Step 1 Professional Bond Builder
- 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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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!
Formula
- Formula A (midlengths)
1 scoop Paul Mitchell® Bond Rx Lightener + 2oz 30-volume Paul Mitchell® Cream Developer + 1/8oz Paul Mitchell® Bond Rx Step 1 Professional Bond Builder
- 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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Allow all four sections to process about 50 to 75 percent of the desired lift.
Formula
- Formula A (midlengths)
1 scoop Paul Mitchell® Bond Rx Lightener + 2oz 30-volume Paul Mitchell® Cream Developer + 1/8oz Paul Mitchell® Bond Rx Step 1 Professional Bond Builder
- 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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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.
Formula
- Formula A (midlengths)
1 scoop Paul Mitchell® Bond Rx Lightener + 2oz 30-volume Paul Mitchell® Cream Developer + 1/8oz Paul Mitchell® Bond Rx Step 1 Professional Bond Builder
- 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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Process to the desired Level.
Formula
- Formula A (midlengths)
1 scoop Paul Mitchell® Bond Rx Lightener + 2oz 30-volume Paul Mitchell® Cream Developer + 1/8oz Paul Mitchell® Bond Rx Step 1 Professional Bond Builder
- 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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Apply Formula C globally and process for about 20 minutes.
Formula
- Formula A (midlengths)
1 scoop Paul Mitchell® Bond Rx Lightener + 2oz 30-volume Paul Mitchell® Cream Developer + 1/8oz Paul Mitchell® Bond Rx Step 1 Professional Bond Builder
- 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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Formula
Formula
- Formula A (midlengths)
1 scoop Paul Mitchell® Bond Rx Lightener + 2oz 30-volume Paul Mitchell® Cream Developer + 1/8oz Paul Mitchell® Bond Rx Step 1 Professional Bond Builder
- 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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