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Last updated: December 01, 2023

Healthy, Bright Platinum Blonde

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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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Artist: Kristy Varga
Manufacturer: John Paul Mitchell Systems

COLOR FORMULAS

  • 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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HOW-TO STEPS

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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

       

    1

    Kristy’s client is a starting Level 7.

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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

       

    2

    Section the hair into quadrants.

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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

       

    3

    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 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

       

    4

    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!

  • open color formula
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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

       

    5

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

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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

       

    6

    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 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

       

    7

    Process to the desired Level.

  • 8

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

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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

       

    9

    Apply Formula C globally and process for about 20 minutes.

  • 10

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

  • 11

    Towel-dry, then apply Paul Mitchell® Bond Rx Step 2 Professional Bond-Building Sealant. Allow to process for five to 15 minutes.

  • 12

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

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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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