August 2, 2017

Journey To Rooty Blonde Balayage

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Natural Level:
5
Formula A:
Oligo Professionnel Cool Toned Blonde Blacklight Lightener + 20-volume developer
Formula B:
Wella Professionals BLONDOR FREELIGHTS + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula C:
Oligo Pro Cool Toned Blonde Blacklight Lightener + Olaplex No.1
Formula D:
Matrix Logics Color Creme 4N + Logics Color Creme 5N + 10-volume developer
Formula E:
Wella BLONDOR FREELIGHTS + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula F:
Redken Shades EQ 9V + Shades EQ 9P + Clear

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Natural Level:
5
Formula A:
Oligo Professionnel Cool Toned Blonde Blacklight Lightener + 20-volume developer
Formula B:
Wella Professionals BLONDOR FREELIGHTS + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula C:
Oligo Pro Cool Toned Blonde Blacklight Lightener + Olaplex No.1
Formula D:
Matrix Logics Color Creme 4N + Logics Color Creme 5N + 10-volume developer
Formula E:
Wella BLONDOR FREELIGHTS + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula F:
Redken Shades EQ 9V + Shades EQ 9P + Clear

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Natural Level:
5
Formula A:
Oligo Professionnel Cool Toned Blonde Blacklight Lightener + 20-volume developer
Formula B:
Wella Professionals BLONDOR FREELIGHTS + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula C:
Oligo Pro Cool Toned Blonde Blacklight Lightener + Olaplex No.1
Formula D:
Matrix Logics Color Creme 4N + Logics Color Creme 5N + 10-volume developer
Formula E:
Wella BLONDOR FREELIGHTS + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula F:
Redken Shades EQ 9V + Shades EQ 9P + Clear

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Natural Level:
5
Formula A:
Oligo Professionnel Cool Toned Blonde Blacklight Lightener + 20-volume developer
Formula B:
Wella Professionals BLONDOR FREELIGHTS + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula C:
Oligo Pro Cool Toned Blonde Blacklight Lightener + Olaplex No.1
Formula D:
Matrix Logics Color Creme 4N + Logics Color Creme 5N + 10-volume developer
Formula E:
Wella BLONDOR FREELIGHTS + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula F:
Redken Shades EQ 9V + Shades EQ 9P + Clear

Show Steps

Natural Level:
5
Formula A:
Oligo Professionnel Cool Toned Blonde Blacklight Lightener + 20-volume developer
Formula B:
Wella Professionals BLONDOR FREELIGHTS + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula C:
Oligo Pro Cool Toned Blonde Blacklight Lightener + Olaplex No.1
Formula D:
Matrix Logics Color Creme 4N + Logics Color Creme 5N + 10-volume developer
Formula E:
Wella BLONDOR FREELIGHTS + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula F:
Redken Shades EQ 9V + Shades EQ 9P + Clear

Show Steps

Natural Level:
5
Formula A:
Oligo Professionnel Cool Toned Blonde Blacklight Lightener + 20-volume developer
Formula B:
Wella Professionals BLONDOR FREELIGHTS + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula C:
Oligo Pro Cool Toned Blonde Blacklight Lightener + Olaplex No.1
Formula D:
Matrix Logics Color Creme 4N + Logics Color Creme 5N + 10-volume developer
Formula E:
Wella BLONDOR FREELIGHTS + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula F:
Redken Shades EQ 9V + Shades EQ 9P + Clear

Show Steps

Natural Level:
5
Formula A:
Oligo Professionnel Cool Toned Blonde Blacklight Lightener + 20-volume developer
Formula B:
Wella Professionals BLONDOR FREELIGHTS + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula C:
Oligo Pro Cool Toned Blonde Blacklight Lightener + Olaplex No.1
Formula D:
Matrix Logics Color Creme 4N + Logics Color Creme 5N + 10-volume developer
Formula E:
Wella BLONDOR FREELIGHTS + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula F:
Redken Shades EQ 9V + Shades EQ 9P + Clear

Show Steps

Natural Level:
5
Formula A:
Oligo Professionnel Cool Toned Blonde Blacklight Lightener + 20-volume developer
Formula B:
Wella Professionals BLONDOR FREELIGHTS + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula C:
Oligo Pro Cool Toned Blonde Blacklight Lightener + Olaplex No.1
Formula D:
Matrix Logics Color Creme 4N + Logics Color Creme 5N + 10-volume developer
Formula E:
Wella BLONDOR FREELIGHTS + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula F:
Redken Shades EQ 9V + Shades EQ 9P + Clear

Show Steps

Natural Level:
5
Formula A:
Oligo Professionnel Cool Toned Blonde Blacklight Lightener + 20-volume developer
Formula B:
Wella Professionals BLONDOR FREELIGHTS + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula C:
Oligo Pro Cool Toned Blonde Blacklight Lightener + Olaplex No.1
Formula D:
Matrix Logics Color Creme 4N + Logics Color Creme 5N + 10-volume developer
Formula E:
Wella BLONDOR FREELIGHTS + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula F:
Redken Shades EQ 9V + Shades EQ 9P + Clear

Show Steps

Natural Level:
5
Formula A:
Oligo Professionnel Cool Toned Blonde Blacklight Lightener + 20-volume developer
Formula B:
Wella Professionals BLONDOR FREELIGHTS + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula C:
Oligo Pro Cool Toned Blonde Blacklight Lightener + Olaplex No.1
Formula D:
Matrix Logics Color Creme 4N + Logics Color Creme 5N + 10-volume developer
Formula E:
Wella BLONDOR FREELIGHTS + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula F:
Redken Shades EQ 9V + Shades EQ 9P + Clear

Journey To Rooty Blonde Balayage

We love a good transformation and this one from Ivan Hernandez (@justhairobsession), a Stamford, Conn.-based colorist, is nothing short of stunning. Check out the steps below to find out how Ivan took his client from a lackluster brunette to a temporary rose blush to an on-trend rooty blonde balayage.

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Colorist: Ivan Hernandez, @justhairobsession

Manufacturer: Matrix, @matrix; Olaplex, @olaplex; Oligo Professionnel; Redken, @redken; Wella Professionals, @WellaHairUSA

COLOR FORMULAS

Natural Level:
5
Formula A:
Oligo Professionnel Cool Toned Blonde Blacklight Lightener + 20-volume developer
Formula B:
Wella Professionals BLONDOR FREELIGHTS + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula C:
Oligo Pro Cool Toned Blonde Blacklight Lightener + Olaplex No.1
Formula D:
Matrix Logics Color Creme 4N + Logics Color Creme 5N + 10-volume developer
Formula E:
Wella BLONDOR FREELIGHTS + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula F:
Redken Shades EQ 9V + Shades EQ 9P + Clear

Products Used

INSTAMATIC by Color Touch from Wella Professionals

Wella Professionals

VIDEO

HOW-TO STEPS

- Natural Level:
  5
- Formula A:
  Oligo Professionnel Cool Toned Blonde Blacklight Lightener + 20-volume developer
- Formula B:
  Wella Professionals BLONDOR FREELIGHTS + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
- Formula C:
  Oligo Pro Cool Toned Blonde Blacklight Lightener + Olaplex No.1
- Formula D:
  Matrix Logics Color Creme 4N + Logics Color Creme 5N + 10-volume developer
- Formula E:
  Wella BLONDOR FREELIGHTS + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
- Formula F:
  Redken Shades EQ 9V + Shades EQ 9P + Clear
1
Before
- Natural Level:
  5
- Formula A:
  Oligo Professionnel Cool Toned Blonde Blacklight Lightener + 20-volume developer
- Formula B:
  Wella Professionals BLONDOR FREELIGHTS + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
- Formula C:
  Oligo Pro Cool Toned Blonde Blacklight Lightener + Olaplex No.1
- Formula D:
  Matrix Logics Color Creme 4N + Logics Color Creme 5N + 10-volume developer
- Formula E:
  Wella BLONDOR FREELIGHTS + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
- Formula F:
  Redken Shades EQ 9V + Shades EQ 9P + Clear
2
Start by creating a full head of highlights using Formula A. Process under a cap for even heat distribution.
- Natural Level:
  5
- Formula A:
  Oligo Professionnel Cool Toned Blonde Blacklight Lightener + 20-volume developer
- Formula B:
  Wella Professionals BLONDOR FREELIGHTS + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
- Formula C:
  Oligo Pro Cool Toned Blonde Blacklight Lightener + Olaplex No.1
- Formula D:
  Matrix Logics Color Creme 4N + Logics Color Creme 5N + 10-volume developer
- Formula E:
  Wella BLONDOR FREELIGHTS + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
- Formula F:
  Redken Shades EQ 9V + Shades EQ 9P + Clear
3
Then, balayage with Formula B. Let process.
- Natural Level:
  5
- Formula A:
  Oligo Professionnel Cool Toned Blonde Blacklight Lightener + 20-volume developer
- Formula B:
  Wella Professionals BLONDOR FREELIGHTS + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
- Formula C:
  Oligo Pro Cool Toned Blonde Blacklight Lightener + Olaplex No.1
- Formula D:
  Matrix Logics Color Creme 4N + Logics Color Creme 5N + 10-volume developer
- Formula E:
  Wella BLONDOR FREELIGHTS + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
- Formula F:
  Redken Shades EQ 9V + Shades EQ 9P + Clear
4
How the hair should look with the highlights and balayage.

- Natural Level:
  5
- Formula A:
  Oligo Professionnel Cool Toned Blonde Blacklight Lightener + 20-volume developer
- Formula B:
  Wella Professionals BLONDOR FREELIGHTS + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
- Formula C:
  Oligo Pro Cool Toned Blonde Blacklight Lightener + Olaplex No.1
- Formula D:
  Matrix Logics Color Creme 4N + Logics Color Creme 5N + 10-volume developer
- Formula E:
  Wella BLONDOR FREELIGHTS + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
- Formula F:
  Redken Shades EQ 9V + Shades EQ 9P + Clear
5
For a temporary rosé color, apply Wella Instamatic by Color Touch Pink Dream. Ivan says this color lasted about a month for his client.
- Natural Level:
  5
- Formula A:
  Oligo Professionnel Cool Toned Blonde Blacklight Lightener + 20-volume developer
- Formula B:
  Wella Professionals BLONDOR FREELIGHTS + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
- Formula C:
  Oligo Pro Cool Toned Blonde Blacklight Lightener + Olaplex No.1
- Formula D:
  Matrix Logics Color Creme 4N + Logics Color Creme 5N + 10-volume developer
- Formula E:
  Wella BLONDOR FREELIGHTS + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
- Formula F:
  Redken Shades EQ 9V + Shades EQ 9P + Clear
6
The rosé hue eventually faded to this shade of blonde. From here, create babylights around her face using Formula C. Then, apply Formula D to the roots only and pull the formula down about 4 inches.
- Natural Level:
  5
- Formula A:
  Oligo Professionnel Cool Toned Blonde Blacklight Lightener + 20-volume developer
- Formula B:
  Wella Professionals BLONDOR FREELIGHTS + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
- Formula C:
  Oligo Pro Cool Toned Blonde Blacklight Lightener + Olaplex No.1
- Formula D:
  Matrix Logics Color Creme 4N + Logics Color Creme 5N + 10-volume developer
- Formula E:
  Wella BLONDOR FREELIGHTS + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
- Formula F:
  Redken Shades EQ 9V + Shades EQ 9P + Clear
7
Balayage with Formula E, then tone with Formula F. Let process, then rinse and style as desired.
- Natural Level:
  5
- Formula A:
  Oligo Professionnel Cool Toned Blonde Blacklight Lightener + 20-volume developer
- Formula B:
  Wella Professionals BLONDOR FREELIGHTS + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
- Formula C:
  Oligo Pro Cool Toned Blonde Blacklight Lightener + Olaplex No.1
- Formula D:
  Matrix Logics Color Creme 4N + Logics Color Creme 5N + 10-volume developer
- Formula E:
  Wella BLONDOR FREELIGHTS + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
- Formula F:
  Redken Shades EQ 9V + Shades EQ 9P + Clear
8
Finished look

- Natural Level:
  5
- Formula A:
  Oligo Professionnel Cool Toned Blonde Blacklight Lightener + 20-volume developer
- Formula B:
  Wella Professionals BLONDOR FREELIGHTS + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
- Formula C:
  Oligo Pro Cool Toned Blonde Blacklight Lightener + Olaplex No.1
- Formula D:
  Matrix Logics Color Creme 4N + Logics Color Creme 5N + 10-volume developer
- Formula E:
  Wella BLONDOR FREELIGHTS + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
- Formula F:
  Redken Shades EQ 9V + Shades EQ 9P + Clear
9
Finished look—alternate view

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