Last updated: December 07, 2018

Honey Amber Lights

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Formula A (shadow root)
2 oz. Joico Lumishine DD Créme 8NWB + 2 oz. 5-volume Lumishine Developer
Formula B (lowlights)
1 oz. Lumishine DD Créme 9NG + 1/4 oz. 8NRG + 1¼ oz. 5-volume Lumishine Developer
Formula C (highlights)
1 oz. Joico Lumishine XLN + 1 oz. 20-volume Lumishine developer

Honey Amber Lights

Give your all-over blondes a dimensional update by blending highs and lows that perfectly contour the face—like these honey amber lights by Joico Guest Artist and LA-based blonder Zoë Carpenter (@zoequeenofblonde). Zoë alternated highlighting and lowlighting techniques to achieve this dreamy rose gold shimmer with subtle contrast and high shine. Get all of her color formulas, application steps and a full video tutorial below to recreate this rosy blonde blend!

Artist: Zoe Carpenter

Manufacturer: Joico, @joico

COLOR FORMULAS

Formula A (shadow root)
2 oz. Joico Lumishine DD Créme 8NWB + 2 oz. 5-volume Lumishine Developer
Formula B (lowlights)
1 oz. Lumishine DD Créme 9NG + 1/4 oz. 8NRG + 1¼ oz. 5-volume Lumishine Developer
Formula C (highlights)
1 oz. Joico Lumishine XLN + 1 oz. 20-volume Lumishine developer

Products Used

LumiShine DD Dimensional Deposit Demi-Permanent Crème Color

LumiShine™ Demi-Permanent Liquid Color

K-PAK Color Therapy Shampoo & Conditioner

HOW-TO STEPS

- Formula A (shadow root)
  2 oz. Joico Lumishine DD Créme 8NWB + 2 oz. 5-volume Lumishine Developer
- Formula B (lowlights)
  1 oz. Lumishine DD Créme 9NG + 1/4 oz. 8NRG + 1¼ oz. 5-volume Lumishine Developer
- Formula C (highlights)
  1 oz. Joico Lumishine XLN + 1 oz. 20-volume Lumishine developer
1
Before
- Formula A (shadow root)
  2 oz. Joico Lumishine DD Créme 8NWB + 2 oz. 5-volume Lumishine Developer
- Formula B (lowlights)
  1 oz. Lumishine DD Créme 9NG + 1/4 oz. 8NRG + 1¼ oz. 5-volume Lumishine Developer
- Formula C (highlights)
  1 oz. Joico Lumishine XLN + 1 oz. 20-volume Lumishine developer
2
Create a center parting, then take a 1½-inch section around the hairline from ear to ear and clip that hair out of the way.
- Formula A (shadow root)
  2 oz. Joico Lumishine DD Créme 8NWB + 2 oz. 5-volume Lumishine Developer
- Formula B (lowlights)
  1 oz. Lumishine DD Créme 9NG + 1/4 oz. 8NRG + 1¼ oz. 5-volume Lumishine Developer
- Formula C (highlights)
  1 oz. Joico Lumishine XLN + 1 oz. 20-volume Lumishine developer
3
Apply Formula A to the back section using a bottle applicator and working in ⅛-inch partings to create a shadow root effect. After applying Formula A, use your fingers to drag the color down 1 to 1½ inches from the root. Continue this technique throughout the entire back section.
- Formula A (shadow root)
  2 oz. Joico Lumishine DD Créme 8NWB + 2 oz. 5-volume Lumishine Developer
- Formula B (lowlights)
  1 oz. Lumishine DD Créme 9NG + 1/4 oz. 8NRG + 1¼ oz. 5-volume Lumishine Developer
- Formula C (highlights)
  1 oz. Joico Lumishine XLN + 1 oz. 20-volume Lumishine developer
4
After the shadow root is complete, move to the back nape area. Take a diagonal slice and apply Formula B from the shadow root to ends, then secure in a foil.

- Formula A (shadow root)
  2 oz. Joico Lumishine DD Créme 8NWB + 2 oz. 5-volume Lumishine Developer
- Formula B (lowlights)
  1 oz. Lumishine DD Créme 9NG + 1/4 oz. 8NRG + 1¼ oz. 5-volume Lumishine Developer
- Formula C (highlights)
  1 oz. Joico Lumishine XLN + 1 oz. 20-volume Lumishine developer
5
Continue working in varying diagonal partings around the head for a marbling effect—the overlapping sections will create a more natural-looking, seamless blend. Plus, it will be easier to tailor the color application to your client’s head shape and texture.
- Formula A (shadow root)
  2 oz. Joico Lumishine DD Créme 8NWB + 2 oz. 5-volume Lumishine Developer
- Formula B (lowlights)
  1 oz. Lumishine DD Créme 9NG + 1/4 oz. 8NRG + 1¼ oz. 5-volume Lumishine Developer
- Formula C (highlights)
  1 oz. Joico Lumishine XLN + 1 oz. 20-volume Lumishine developer
6
Then, release the hairline section and continue with the same application technique but switch to applying Formula C.
- Formula A (shadow root)
  2 oz. Joico Lumishine DD Créme 8NWB + 2 oz. 5-volume Lumishine Developer
- Formula B (lowlights)
  1 oz. Lumishine DD Créme 9NG + 1/4 oz. 8NRG + 1¼ oz. 5-volume Lumishine Developer
- Formula C (highlights)
  1 oz. Joico Lumishine XLN + 1 oz. 20-volume Lumishine developer
7
Weave fine slices to focus the lightest pieces around the face frame. This will create an extra pop of brightness for maximum impact.
- Formula A (shadow root)
  2 oz. Joico Lumishine DD Créme 8NWB + 2 oz. 5-volume Lumishine Developer
- Formula B (lowlights)
  1 oz. Lumishine DD Créme 9NG + 1/4 oz. 8NRG + 1¼ oz. 5-volume Lumishine Developer
- Formula C (highlights)
  1 oz. Joico Lumishine XLN + 1 oz. 20-volume Lumishine developer
8
Repeat this process on the opposite side.

- Formula A (shadow root)
  2 oz. Joico Lumishine DD Créme 8NWB + 2 oz. 5-volume Lumishine Developer
- Formula B (lowlights)
  1 oz. Lumishine DD Créme 9NG + 1/4 oz. 8NRG + 1¼ oz. 5-volume Lumishine Developer
- Formula C (highlights)
  1 oz. Joico Lumishine XLN + 1 oz. 20-volume Lumishine developer
9
Allow everything to process, moving on to apply lowlights for added dimension.
- Formula A (shadow root)
  2 oz. Joico Lumishine DD Créme 8NWB + 2 oz. 5-volume Lumishine Developer
- Formula B (lowlights)
  1 oz. Lumishine DD Créme 9NG + 1/4 oz. 8NRG + 1¼ oz. 5-volume Lumishine Developer
- Formula C (highlights)
  1 oz. Joico Lumishine XLN + 1 oz. 20-volume Lumishine developer
10
Starting in the back behind the hairline section, take diagonal slices and apply Formula C. The diagonal pattern will create a more natural blend.
- Formula A (shadow root)
  2 oz. Joico Lumishine DD Créme 8NWB + 2 oz. 5-volume Lumishine Developer
- Formula B (lowlights)
  1 oz. Lumishine DD Créme 9NG + 1/4 oz. 8NRG + 1¼ oz. 5-volume Lumishine Developer
- Formula C (highlights)
  1 oz. Joico Lumishine XLN + 1 oz. 20-volume Lumishine developer
11
Continue this pattern working upward behind the face-framing section.
- Formula A (shadow root)
  2 oz. Joico Lumishine DD Créme 8NWB + 2 oz. 5-volume Lumishine Developer
- Formula B (lowlights)
  1 oz. Lumishine DD Créme 9NG + 1/4 oz. 8NRG + 1¼ oz. 5-volume Lumishine Developer
- Formula C (highlights)
  1 oz. Joico Lumishine XLN + 1 oz. 20-volume Lumishine developer
12
Allow everything to process for 30 minutes, then rinse.

- Formula A (shadow root)
  2 oz. Joico Lumishine DD Créme 8NWB + 2 oz. 5-volume Lumishine Developer
- Formula B (lowlights)
  1 oz. Lumishine DD Créme 9NG + 1/4 oz. 8NRG + 1¼ oz. 5-volume Lumishine Developer
- Formula C (highlights)
  1 oz. Joico Lumishine XLN + 1 oz. 20-volume Lumishine developer
13
Wash thoroughly with Joico K-Pak Color Therapy Shampoo and Conditioner to prolong the color’s vibrancy and longevity while deeply conditioning the hair.
- Formula A (shadow root)
  2 oz. Joico Lumishine DD Créme 8NWB + 2 oz. 5-volume Lumishine Developer
- Formula B (lowlights)
  1 oz. Lumishine DD Créme 9NG + 1/4 oz. 8NRG + 1¼ oz. 5-volume Lumishine Developer
- Formula C (highlights)
  1 oz. Joico Lumishine XLN + 1 oz. 20-volume Lumishine developer
14
Finished Look

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