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Last updated: May 24, 2017

From Basic Brunette to Beachy Copacabana Shine

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  • Formula A

    1 scoop/.18 oz./5g TRUSS 8XPowder + 1 part TRUSS Fast Bleaching Powder + 2 parts 20-volume Creme Developer

  • Formula B

    1 scoop/.18 oz./5g TRUSS 8 XPowder + 2 oz./60g Semi-Permanent Color 6.47 (Dark Brown Copper Blond) + Semi-Permanent Developer per manufacturer's directions

  • Formula C

    1 scoop/.18 oz./5g TRUSS 8 XPowder + 1 oz./30g of Semi-Permanent Color 5.0 (Light Brown) + 1 oz./30g of Semi-Permanent Color 6.3 (Dark Golden Blond) + Semi-Permanent Developer per manufacturer's directions

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From Basic Brunette to Beachy Copacabana Shine

When your brunette clients need a refresh and want a little more dimension than their usual chocolate brown, what do you suggest? We’re thinking beachy caramel balayage. It’s fun and will keep your clients looking summer-ready year round. Here’s exactly how you can refresh her color for the new year.

 

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COLOR FORMULAS

  • Natural Level

    4

  • Formula A

    1 scoop/.18 oz./5g TRUSS 8XPowder + 1 part TRUSS Fast Bleaching Powder + 2 parts 20-volume Creme Developer

  • Formula B

    1 scoop/.18 oz./5g TRUSS 8 XPowder + 2 oz./60g Semi-Permanent Color 6.47 (Dark Brown Copper Blond) + Semi-Permanent Developer per manufacturer's directions

  • Formula C

    1 scoop/.18 oz./5g TRUSS 8 XPowder + 1 oz./30g of Semi-Permanent Color 5.0 (Light Brown) + 1 oz./30g of Semi-Permanent Color 6.3 (Dark Golden Blond) + Semi-Permanent Developer per manufacturer's directions

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HOW-TO STEPS

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    • Natural Level

      4

    • Formula A

      1 scoop/.18 oz./5g TRUSS 8XPowder + 1 part TRUSS Fast Bleaching Powder + 2 parts 20-volume Creme Developer

    • Formula B

      1 scoop/.18 oz./5g TRUSS 8 XPowder + 2 oz./60g Semi-Permanent Color 6.47 (Dark Brown Copper Blond) + Semi-Permanent Developer per manufacturer's directions

    • Formula C

      1 scoop/.18 oz./5g TRUSS 8 XPowder + 1 oz./30g of Semi-Permanent Color 5.0 (Light Brown) + 1 oz./30g of Semi-Permanent Color 6.3 (Dark Golden Blond) + Semi-Permanent Developer per manufacturer's directions

    1

    Before

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    • Natural Level

      4

    • Formula A

      1 scoop/.18 oz./5g TRUSS 8XPowder + 1 part TRUSS Fast Bleaching Powder + 2 parts 20-volume Creme Developer

    • Formula B

      1 scoop/.18 oz./5g TRUSS 8 XPowder + 2 oz./60g Semi-Permanent Color 6.47 (Dark Brown Copper Blond) + Semi-Permanent Developer per manufacturer's directions

    • Formula C

      1 scoop/.18 oz./5g TRUSS 8 XPowder + 1 oz./30g of Semi-Permanent Color 5.0 (Light Brown) + 1 oz./30g of Semi-Permanent Color 6.3 (Dark Golden Blond) + Semi-Permanent Developer per manufacturer's directions

    2

    Divide the hair into three sections: two on the sides and one in the back.

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    • Natural Level

      4

    • Formula A

      1 scoop/.18 oz./5g TRUSS 8XPowder + 1 part TRUSS Fast Bleaching Powder + 2 parts 20-volume Creme Developer

    • Formula B

      1 scoop/.18 oz./5g TRUSS 8 XPowder + 2 oz./60g Semi-Permanent Color 6.47 (Dark Brown Copper Blond) + Semi-Permanent Developer per manufacturer's directions

    • Formula C

      1 scoop/.18 oz./5g TRUSS 8 XPowder + 1 oz./30g of Semi-Permanent Color 5.0 (Light Brown) + 1 oz./30g of Semi-Permanent Color 6.3 (Dark Golden Blond) + Semi-Permanent Developer per manufacturer's directions

    3

    Starting at the bottom, make a diagonal-back, zigzag parting following the hairline. After teasing the hair, apply Formula A using foil. Repeat the process until the back section is complete.

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    • Natural Level

      4

    • Formula A

      1 scoop/.18 oz./5g TRUSS 8XPowder + 1 part TRUSS Fast Bleaching Powder + 2 parts 20-volume Creme Developer

    • Formula B

      1 scoop/.18 oz./5g TRUSS 8 XPowder + 2 oz./60g Semi-Permanent Color 6.47 (Dark Brown Copper Blond) + Semi-Permanent Developer per manufacturer's directions

    • Formula C

      1 scoop/.18 oz./5g TRUSS 8 XPowder + 1 oz./30g of Semi-Permanent Color 5.0 (Light Brown) + 1 oz./30g of Semi-Permanent Color 6.3 (Dark Golden Blond) + Semi-Permanent Developer per manufacturer's directions

    4

    On each side, create a diagonal-back section below the parietal and from the hairline to the ear. Use the same application in the back section. The fringe area should then be completed in three sections. Apply Formula A back-to-back and well off the scalp, teasing as you go. Process until you reach a medium-blonde tone.

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    • Natural Level

      4

    • Formula A

      1 scoop/.18 oz./5g TRUSS 8XPowder + 1 part TRUSS Fast Bleaching Powder + 2 parts 20-volume Creme Developer

    • Formula B

      1 scoop/.18 oz./5g TRUSS 8 XPowder + 2 oz./60g Semi-Permanent Color 6.47 (Dark Brown Copper Blond) + Semi-Permanent Developer per manufacturer's directions

    • Formula C

      1 scoop/.18 oz./5g TRUSS 8 XPowder + 1 oz./30g of Semi-Permanent Color 5.0 (Light Brown) + 1 oz./30g of Semi-Permanent Color 6.3 (Dark Golden Blond) + Semi-Permanent Developer per manufacturer's directions

    5

    Shampoo with Bidemensional Shampoo and rinse. Then, while still at the shampoo station, apply Formula B on the ends of the hair and let process for 10 minutes. Rinse.

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    • Natural Level

      4

    • Formula A

      1 scoop/.18 oz./5g TRUSS 8XPowder + 1 part TRUSS Fast Bleaching Powder + 2 parts 20-volume Creme Developer

    • Formula B

      1 scoop/.18 oz./5g TRUSS 8 XPowder + 2 oz./60g Semi-Permanent Color 6.47 (Dark Brown Copper Blond) + Semi-Permanent Developer per manufacturer's directions

    • Formula C

      1 scoop/.18 oz./5g TRUSS 8 XPowder + 1 oz./30g of Semi-Permanent Color 5.0 (Light Brown) + 1 oz./30g of Semi-Permanent Color 6.3 (Dark Golden Blond) + Semi-Permanent Developer per manufacturer's directions

    6

    Apply Formula C on the roots and process for 15 minutes. Then wash with Bidimensional Shampoo and rinse.

  • open color formula
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    • Natural Level

      4

    • Formula A

      1 scoop/.18 oz./5g TRUSS 8XPowder + 1 part TRUSS Fast Bleaching Powder + 2 parts 20-volume Creme Developer

    • Formula B

      1 scoop/.18 oz./5g TRUSS 8 XPowder + 2 oz./60g Semi-Permanent Color 6.47 (Dark Brown Copper Blond) + Semi-Permanent Developer per manufacturer's directions

    • Formula C

      1 scoop/.18 oz./5g TRUSS 8 XPowder + 1 oz./30g of Semi-Permanent Color 5.0 (Light Brown) + 1 oz./30g of Semi-Permanent Color 6.3 (Dark Golden Blond) + Semi-Permanent Developer per manufacturer's directions

    7

    Apply one ampule of TRUSS Hydra Color to reconstruct the hair and rinse thoroughly.

    (For added nutrition, apply TRUSS Intensive Nutrition and rinse.)

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    • Natural Level

      4

    • Formula A

      1 scoop/.18 oz./5g TRUSS 8XPowder + 1 part TRUSS Fast Bleaching Powder + 2 parts 20-volume Creme Developer

    • Formula B

      1 scoop/.18 oz./5g TRUSS 8 XPowder + 2 oz./60g Semi-Permanent Color 6.47 (Dark Brown Copper Blond) + Semi-Permanent Developer per manufacturer's directions

    • Formula C

      1 scoop/.18 oz./5g TRUSS 8 XPowder + 1 oz./30g of Semi-Permanent Color 5.0 (Light Brown) + 1 oz./30g of Semi-Permanent Color 6.3 (Dark Golden Blond) + Semi-Permanent Developer per manufacturer's directions

    8

    Spray TRUSS Amino Thermal Protector to protect the hair, then blow-dry.

     

  • open color formula
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    • Natural Level

      4

    • Formula A

      1 scoop/.18 oz./5g TRUSS 8XPowder + 1 part TRUSS Fast Bleaching Powder + 2 parts 20-volume Creme Developer

    • Formula B

      1 scoop/.18 oz./5g TRUSS 8 XPowder + 2 oz./60g Semi-Permanent Color 6.47 (Dark Brown Copper Blond) + Semi-Permanent Developer per manufacturer's directions

    • Formula C

      1 scoop/.18 oz./5g TRUSS 8 XPowder + 1 oz./30g of Semi-Permanent Color 5.0 (Light Brown) + 1 oz./30g of Semi-Permanent Color 6.3 (Dark Golden Blond) + Semi-Permanent Developer per manufacturer's directions

    9

    Finish with TRUSS Fluid Fix, and style with a ¾-inch curling iron for a natural curl effect.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Natural Level

      4

    • Formula A

      1 scoop/.18 oz./5g TRUSS 8XPowder + 1 part TRUSS Fast Bleaching Powder + 2 parts 20-volume Creme Developer

    • Formula B

      1 scoop/.18 oz./5g TRUSS 8 XPowder + 2 oz./60g Semi-Permanent Color 6.47 (Dark Brown Copper Blond) + Semi-Permanent Developer per manufacturer's directions

    • Formula C

      1 scoop/.18 oz./5g TRUSS 8 XPowder + 1 oz./30g of Semi-Permanent Color 5.0 (Light Brown) + 1 oz./30g of Semi-Permanent Color 6.3 (Dark Golden Blond) + Semi-Permanent Developer per manufacturer's directions

    10

    Finished Look