How-To: Cool-Girl Bronde

HOW-TO STEPS

• 1

  Prelighten the hair using Formula A, applying it to the roots and tips. “I used the same bleach formula for the roots and the tips because I wanted to give an extra bright ribbon of color on the tips,” says Bianca.

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  • Formula A (lightener):

    1 part Flash Lift Lightener + 2 parts 25-volume developer + Olaplex No.1

  • Formula B (roots):

    Shades EQ ½ oz. 7N + ½ oz. 9V

  • Formula C:

    Shades EQ ½ oz. 9N + ½ oz. 9V

  2

  Work your way from the neckline up to the top of the head using a Framar Tint Brush. “I formulate something a bit stronger for each layer of highlights,” notes Bianca. “This way the neckline, the middle of the hair and the top layer of highlights move at a similar pace.”

• 3

  Place all the hair in a plastic bag to trap in the heat and keep the chemicals from drying out. Diffuse/heat up the highlights, ensuring they lift at a quicker speed. Process the highlights for 5 to 10 minutes. Rinse and shampoo with Kevin.Murphy YOUNG.AGAIN.WASH.

• 4

  Before toning, Bianca applies Olaplex No.1 + water as a treatment and processes for 10 minutes.

• 5

  Next, apply Formula B at the roots but leave the hairline out. Process for 5 minutes. “The hairline grabs faster because the hairs are often more fine and can go dark easily,” notes Bianca.

• 6

  Apply Formula C all over, including the hairline, for an additional 5 to 10 minutes while Formula B processes. Process until desired tone is achieved, rinse and apply Olaplex No.2 for at least 10 minutes.

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  Rinse, shampoo and condition with Kevin.Murphy YOUNG.AGAIN.WASH. and Kevin.Murphy YOUNG.AGAIN.RINSE.