Last updated: January 02, 2018

How-To: Slay the Blend

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Formula A:
PRAVANA ChromaSilk 5N + 6.22 + 10-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula B:
Oligo Professionnel Clay Lightener + 1 dot Cool Tones Lightener + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula C:
Oligo Clay Lightener + 1 dot Cool Tones Lightener + 20-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula D:
Redken Shades EQ 5N + Olaplex No.1
Formula E:
Redken Shades EQ 7P + Olaplex No.1
Formula F:
Redken Shades EQ 9V + 9P + Clear + Olaplex No.1

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Formula A:
PRAVANA ChromaSilk 5N + 6.22 + 10-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula B:
Oligo Professionnel Clay Lightener + 1 dot Cool Tones Lightener + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula C:
Oligo Clay Lightener + 1 dot Cool Tones Lightener + 20-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula D:
Redken Shades EQ 5N + Olaplex No.1
Formula E:
Redken Shades EQ 7P + Olaplex No.1
Formula F:
Redken Shades EQ 9V + 9P + Clear + Olaplex No.1

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Formula A:
PRAVANA ChromaSilk 5N + 6.22 + 10-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula B:
Oligo Professionnel Clay Lightener + 1 dot Cool Tones Lightener + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula C:
Oligo Clay Lightener + 1 dot Cool Tones Lightener + 20-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula D:
Redken Shades EQ 5N + Olaplex No.1
Formula E:
Redken Shades EQ 7P + Olaplex No.1
Formula F:
Redken Shades EQ 9V + 9P + Clear + Olaplex No.1

Show Steps

Formula A:
PRAVANA ChromaSilk 5N + 6.22 + 10-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula B:
Oligo Professionnel Clay Lightener + 1 dot Cool Tones Lightener + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula C:
Oligo Clay Lightener + 1 dot Cool Tones Lightener + 20-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula D:
Redken Shades EQ 5N + Olaplex No.1
Formula E:
Redken Shades EQ 7P + Olaplex No.1
Formula F:
Redken Shades EQ 9V + 9P + Clear + Olaplex No.1

Show Steps

Formula A:
PRAVANA ChromaSilk 5N + 6.22 + 10-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula B:
Oligo Professionnel Clay Lightener + 1 dot Cool Tones Lightener + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula C:
Oligo Clay Lightener + 1 dot Cool Tones Lightener + 20-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula D:
Redken Shades EQ 5N + Olaplex No.1
Formula E:
Redken Shades EQ 7P + Olaplex No.1
Formula F:
Redken Shades EQ 9V + 9P + Clear + Olaplex No.1

Show Steps

Formula A:
PRAVANA ChromaSilk 5N + 6.22 + 10-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula B:
Oligo Professionnel Clay Lightener + 1 dot Cool Tones Lightener + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula C:
Oligo Clay Lightener + 1 dot Cool Tones Lightener + 20-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula D:
Redken Shades EQ 5N + Olaplex No.1
Formula E:
Redken Shades EQ 7P + Olaplex No.1
Formula F:
Redken Shades EQ 9V + 9P + Clear + Olaplex No.1

Show Steps

Formula A:
PRAVANA ChromaSilk 5N + 6.22 + 10-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula B:
Oligo Professionnel Clay Lightener + 1 dot Cool Tones Lightener + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula C:
Oligo Clay Lightener + 1 dot Cool Tones Lightener + 20-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula D:
Redken Shades EQ 5N + Olaplex No.1
Formula E:
Redken Shades EQ 7P + Olaplex No.1
Formula F:
Redken Shades EQ 9V + 9P + Clear + Olaplex No.1

Show Steps

Formula A:
PRAVANA ChromaSilk 5N + 6.22 + 10-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula B:
Oligo Professionnel Clay Lightener + 1 dot Cool Tones Lightener + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula C:
Oligo Clay Lightener + 1 dot Cool Tones Lightener + 20-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula D:
Redken Shades EQ 5N + Olaplex No.1
Formula E:
Redken Shades EQ 7P + Olaplex No.1
Formula F:
Redken Shades EQ 9V + 9P + Clear + Olaplex No.1

How-To: Slay the Blend

We seriously can’t stop staring at this insanely seamless balayage bob from stylist Marrah Troyer (@mygypsyhairstylist) of Suite Salon Spa in Cadillac, Mich. That gorgeous dimension…that flawless blend…those soft ribbons of blonde! Here are the color formulas and application steps Marrah used to slay her blend.

Pricing: $150

Colorist: Marrah Troyer

Manufacturer: Olaplex, @olaplex; Oligo Professionnel; PRAVANA, @pravana; Redken, @redken

COLOR FORMULAS

Formula A:
PRAVANA ChromaSilk 5N + 6.22 + 10-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula B:
Oligo Professionnel Clay Lightener + 1 dot Cool Tones Lightener + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula C:
Oligo Clay Lightener + 1 dot Cool Tones Lightener + 20-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula D:
Redken Shades EQ 5N + Olaplex No.1
Formula E:
Redken Shades EQ 7P + Olaplex No.1
Formula F:
Redken Shades EQ 9V + 9P + Clear + Olaplex No.1

Products Used

Blacklight Blue Shampoo

Oligo Professionnel

HOW-TO STEPS

- Formula A:
  PRAVANA ChromaSilk 5N + 6.22 + 10-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
- Formula B:
  Oligo Professionnel Clay Lightener + 1 dot Cool Tones Lightener + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
- Formula C:
  Oligo Clay Lightener + 1 dot Cool Tones Lightener + 20-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
- Formula D:
  Redken Shades EQ 5N + Olaplex No.1
- Formula E:
  Redken Shades EQ 7P + Olaplex No.1
- Formula F:
  Redken Shades EQ 9V + 9P + Clear + Olaplex No.1
1
Begin by applying Formula A to the regrowth using a quadrant sectioning pattern.
- Formula A:
  PRAVANA ChromaSilk 5N + 6.22 + 10-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
- Formula B:
  Oligo Professionnel Clay Lightener + 1 dot Cool Tones Lightener + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
- Formula C:
  Oligo Clay Lightener + 1 dot Cool Tones Lightener + 20-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
- Formula D:
  Redken Shades EQ 5N + Olaplex No.1
- Formula E:
  Redken Shades EQ 7P + Olaplex No.1
- Formula F:
  Redken Shades EQ 9V + 9P + Clear + Olaplex No.1
2
Using Formula B, begin balayaging in the back of the head on the midlengths. Saturate the ends using Formula C.
- Formula A:
  PRAVANA ChromaSilk 5N + 6.22 + 10-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
- Formula B:
  Oligo Professionnel Clay Lightener + 1 dot Cool Tones Lightener + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
- Formula C:
  Oligo Clay Lightener + 1 dot Cool Tones Lightener + 20-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
- Formula D:
  Redken Shades EQ 5N + Olaplex No.1
- Formula E:
  Redken Shades EQ 7P + Olaplex No.1
- Formula F:
  Redken Shades EQ 9V + 9P + Clear + Olaplex No.1
3
On the side sections, paint Formula A in a V-shaped pattern and use Formula B to paint around the section.
4
Process for 45 minutes, then shampoo with Oligo Professionnel Blue Shampoo.

5
Apply Olaplex No.2, shampoo again and towel-dry.
- Formula A:
  PRAVANA ChromaSilk 5N + 6.22 + 10-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
- Formula B:
  Oligo Professionnel Clay Lightener + 1 dot Cool Tones Lightener + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
- Formula C:
  Oligo Clay Lightener + 1 dot Cool Tones Lightener + 20-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
- Formula D:
  Redken Shades EQ 5N + Olaplex No.1
- Formula E:
  Redken Shades EQ 7P + Olaplex No.1
- Formula F:
  Redken Shades EQ 9V + 9P + Clear + Olaplex No.1
6
Apply Formula D to regrowth, Formula E on the midlengths and Formula F on the ends. Comb through, and melt the colors together. Process for 20 minutes.
7
Shampoo, condition and style as desired.

How-To: Slay the Blend

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