Sophisticated and strong, this brunette-to-blonde blend by Ludovic Gehaniaux (@ludovicgehniaux_paris) of utilizes hand-painting and precision placement for a bold color melt effect. Here's how you can recreate it at the salon.
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Formulas
- Formula A (color remover)
Eugene Perma Demaq + 10-volume developer
- Formula B (prelighten/balayage)
Eugene Perma Solaris poudr7 Powerful Compact + Eugene Perma 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
- Formula C (roots)
Eugene Perma Carmen Ultime 3*8
- Formula D (midlengths)
Eugene Perma Carmen Ultime 7*12
- Formula E (ends)
Eugene Perma Carmen Ultime 9*21
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This model had a black band through the midshafts as a result of using box dye on her hair for a year. Apply Formula A to even out the canvas.
Formula
- Formula A (color remover)
Eugene Perma Demaq + 10-volume developer
- Formula B (prelighten/balayage)
Eugene Perma Solaris poudr7 Powerful Compact + Eugene Perma 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
- Formula C (roots)
Eugene Perma Carmen Ultime 3*8
- Formula D (midlengths)
Eugene Perma Carmen Ultime 7*12
- Formula E (ends)
Eugene Perma Carmen Ultime 9*21
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Divide the back of the head into three sections, then create two front sections. The fringe will not be prelightened. Use the fringe as a guide for the beginning of the lightener application.
Formula
- Formula A (color remover)
Eugene Perma Demaq + 10-volume developer
- Formula B (prelighten/balayage)
Eugene Perma Solaris poudr7 Powerful Compact + Eugene Perma 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
- Formula C (roots)
Eugene Perma Carmen Ultime 3*8
- Formula D (midlengths)
Eugene Perma Carmen Ultime 7*12
- Formula E (ends)
Eugene Perma Carmen Ultime 9*21
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Sectioning continued.
Formula
- Formula A (color remover)
Eugene Perma Demaq + 10-volume developer
- Formula B (prelighten/balayage)
Eugene Perma Solaris poudr7 Powerful Compact + Eugene Perma 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
- Formula C (roots)
Eugene Perma Carmen Ultime 3*8
- Formula D (midlengths)
Eugene Perma Carmen Ultime 7*12
- Formula E (ends)
Eugene Perma Carmen Ultime 9*21
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Starting in the back sections, use a balayage technique to apply Formula B. As you work, apply the product lightly on the midlengths, then saturate the ends for more contrast. Do not apply lightener to the root area—this section remains dark.
Formula
- Formula A (color remover)
Eugene Perma Demaq + 10-volume developer
- Formula B (prelighten/balayage)
Eugene Perma Solaris poudr7 Powerful Compact + Eugene Perma 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
- Formula C (roots)
Eugene Perma Carmen Ultime 3*8
- Formula D (midlengths)
Eugene Perma Carmen Ultime 7*12
- Formula E (ends)
Eugene Perma Carmen Ultime 9*21
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After Formula B is applied, use your fingers to work the lightener into the top and bottom of each section.
Formula
- Formula A (color remover)
Eugene Perma Demaq + 10-volume developer
- Formula B (prelighten/balayage)
Eugene Perma Solaris poudr7 Powerful Compact + Eugene Perma 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
- Formula C (roots)
Eugene Perma Carmen Ultime 3*8
- Formula D (midlengths)
Eugene Perma Carmen Ultime 7*12
- Formula E (ends)
Eugene Perma Carmen Ultime 9*21
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Work up to the top of the head in this manner, and continue until all of the back sections are complete.
Formula
- Formula A (color remover)
Eugene Perma Demaq + 10-volume developer
- Formula B (prelighten/balayage)
Eugene Perma Solaris poudr7 Powerful Compact + Eugene Perma 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
- Formula C (roots)
Eugene Perma Carmen Ultime 3*8
- Formula D (midlengths)
Eugene Perma Carmen Ultime 7*12
- Formula E (ends)
Eugene Perma Carmen Ultime 9*21
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Continue applying the lightener in this manner on the side sections. Apply the formula closer to the root on the lower sections, and further from the root on the higher sections. Use the fringe as a guide for the point on each section on which to begin the lightener application.
Formula
- Formula A (color remover)
Eugene Perma Demaq + 10-volume developer
- Formula B (prelighten/balayage)
Eugene Perma Solaris poudr7 Powerful Compact + Eugene Perma 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
- Formula C (roots)
Eugene Perma Carmen Ultime 3*8
- Formula D (midlengths)
Eugene Perma Carmen Ultime 7*12
- Formula E (ends)
Eugene Perma Carmen Ultime 9*21
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Once the lightener is processed and removed, go back through each section and apply Formula C to the roots, Formula D to the midlengths and Formula E to the ends. Blend the three formulas together with your fingers.
Formula
- Formula A (color remover)
Eugene Perma Demaq + 10-volume developer
- Formula B (prelighten/balayage)
Eugene Perma Solaris poudr7 Powerful Compact + Eugene Perma 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
- Formula C (roots)
Eugene Perma Carmen Ultime 3*8
- Formula D (midlengths)
Eugene Perma Carmen Ultime 7*12
- Formula E (ends)
Eugene Perma Carmen Ultime 9*21
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Step 7 continued.
Formula
- Formula A (color remover)
Eugene Perma Demaq + 10-volume developer
- Formula B (prelighten/balayage)
Eugene Perma Solaris poudr7 Powerful Compact + Eugene Perma 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
- Formula C (roots)
Eugene Perma Carmen Ultime 3*8
- Formula D (midlengths)
Eugene Perma Carmen Ultime 7*12
- Formula E (ends)
Eugene Perma Carmen Ultime 9*21
Formula
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Process, rinse and style.
Formula
- Formula A (color remover)
Eugene Perma Demaq + 10-volume developer
- Formula B (prelighten/balayage)
Eugene Perma Solaris poudr7 Powerful Compact + Eugene Perma 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
- Formula C (roots)
Eugene Perma Carmen Ultime 3*8
- Formula D (midlengths)
Eugene Perma Carmen Ultime 7*12
- Formula E (ends)
Eugene Perma Carmen Ultime 9*21
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