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Last updated: September 25, 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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Before

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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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Start by creating a full head of highlights using Formula A. Process under a cap for even heat distribution.

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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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Then, balayage with Formula B. Let process.

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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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How the hair should look with the highlights and 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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For a temporary rosé color, apply Wella Instamatic by Color Touch Pink Dream. Ivan says this color lasted about a month for his client.

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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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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.

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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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Balayage with Formula E, then tone with Formula F. Let process, then rinse and style as desired. 

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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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Finished look

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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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Finished look—alternate view

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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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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.   Want to be featured? Tag your pics to #behindthechair!   [btc-banner id="639131"]

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