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Last updated: November 15, 2022

Larisa Love’s 30-Minute Balayage Refresh

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  • Formula E:

    Joico FreePlay Clay Lightener + 40-Volume LumiShine Developer

  • Formula F (Teardrop Shadow Base):

    Joico Lumishine Demi-Permanent Liquid Color ½ part 6NA + ¼ part 7SB + ¼ part 6N + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer

  • Formula G (Gloss Midlengths To Ends):

    Lumishine Demi-Permanent Liquid Color 2 parts 9SB + 1 part 9NA + ½ part 8N + ½ cap 7V + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer

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    Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-Volume LumiShine Developer

  • Formula D:

    Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 25-Volume LumiShine Developer (20-volume + 30-volume)

  • Formula E:

    Joico FreePlay Clay Lightener + 40-Volume LumiShine Developer

  • Formula F (Teardrop Shadow Base):

    Joico Lumishine Demi-Permanent Liquid Color ½ part 6NA + ¼ part 7SB + ¼ part 6N + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer

  • Formula G (Gloss Midlengths To Ends):

    Lumishine Demi-Permanent Liquid Color 2 parts 9SB + 1 part 9NA + ½ part 8N + ½ cap 7V + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer

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Start by parting the hair from the center crown to the front hairline and from the top of the crown to the top corners of each ear. Braid each section for control.

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    Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 10-Volume LumiShine Developer

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    Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 15-Volume LumiShine Developer (10-volume + 20-volume)

  • Formula C:

    Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-Volume LumiShine Developer

  • Formula D:

    Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 25-Volume LumiShine Developer (20-volume + 30-volume)

  • Formula E:

    Joico FreePlay Clay Lightener + 40-Volume LumiShine Developer

  • Formula F (Teardrop Shadow Base):

    Joico Lumishine Demi-Permanent Liquid Color ½ part 6NA + ¼ part 7SB + ¼ part 6N + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer

  • Formula G (Gloss Midlengths To Ends):

    Lumishine Demi-Permanent Liquid Color 2 parts 9SB + 1 part 9NA + ½ part 8N + ½ cap 7V + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer

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Take a weave parting right at the hairline, against the skin, and apply Formula A from roots to ends.

 

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  • Formula C:

    Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-Volume LumiShine Developer

  • Formula D:

    Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 25-Volume LumiShine Developer (20-volume + 30-volume)

  • Formula E:

    Joico FreePlay Clay Lightener + 40-Volume LumiShine Developer

  • Formula F (Teardrop Shadow Base):

    Joico Lumishine Demi-Permanent Liquid Color ½ part 6NA + ¼ part 7SB + ¼ part 6N + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer

  • Formula G (Gloss Midlengths To Ends):

    Lumishine Demi-Permanent Liquid Color 2 parts 9SB + 1 part 9NA + ½ part 8N + ½ cap 7V + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer

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Take a diagonal back slice, weave out highlights and apply Formula A.

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    Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 15-Volume LumiShine Developer (10-volume + 20-volume)

  • Formula C:

    Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-Volume LumiShine Developer

  • Formula D:

    Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 25-Volume LumiShine Developer (20-volume + 30-volume)

  • Formula E:

    Joico FreePlay Clay Lightener + 40-Volume LumiShine Developer

  • Formula F (Teardrop Shadow Base):

    Joico Lumishine Demi-Permanent Liquid Color ½ part 6NA + ¼ part 7SB + ¼ part 6N + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer

  • Formula G (Gloss Midlengths To Ends):

    Lumishine Demi-Permanent Liquid Color 2 parts 9SB + 1 part 9NA + ½ part 8N + ½ cap 7V + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer

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Towards the center top of the hairline, take a diagonal vertical weave parting and apply Formula A.

 

Pro Tip: Parting the hair at the hairline helps you customize the color and bring light to the face.

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  • Formula A:

    Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 10-Volume LumiShine Developer

  • Formula B:

    Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 15-Volume LumiShine Developer (10-volume + 20-volume)

  • Formula C:

    Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-Volume LumiShine Developer

  • Formula D:

    Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 25-Volume LumiShine Developer (20-volume + 30-volume)

  • Formula E:

    Joico FreePlay Clay Lightener + 40-Volume LumiShine Developer

  • Formula F (Teardrop Shadow Base):

    Joico Lumishine Demi-Permanent Liquid Color ½ part 6NA + ¼ part 7SB + ¼ part 6N + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer

  • Formula G (Gloss Midlengths To Ends):

    Lumishine Demi-Permanent Liquid Color 2 parts 9SB + 1 part 9NA + ½ part 8N + ½ cap 7V + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer

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Continue working up diagonally towards the center part with Formula A. Midway through the section, or five weave partings in, switch to Formula B. 

 

Note: As you work your towards the back, take larger weave partings and don’t bring the lightener as far up. This will help concentrate the brightness around the face.

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  • Formula A:

    Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 10-Volume LumiShine Developer

  • Formula B:

    Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 15-Volume LumiShine Developer (10-volume + 20-volume)

  • Formula C:

    Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-Volume LumiShine Developer

  • Formula D:

    Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 25-Volume LumiShine Developer (20-volume + 30-volume)

  • Formula E:

    Joico FreePlay Clay Lightener + 40-Volume LumiShine Developer

  • Formula F (Teardrop Shadow Base):

    Joico Lumishine Demi-Permanent Liquid Color ½ part 6NA + ¼ part 7SB + ¼ part 6N + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer

  • Formula G (Gloss Midlengths To Ends):

    Lumishine Demi-Permanent Liquid Color 2 parts 9SB + 1 part 9NA + ½ part 8N + ½ cap 7V + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer

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Repeat the steps 2-4 on the opposite side. Start with Formula C around the face before shifting to Formula D midway up or approximately five foils in. 

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  • Formula B:

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  • Formula C:

    Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-Volume LumiShine Developer

  • Formula D:

    Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 25-Volume LumiShine Developer (20-volume + 30-volume)

  • Formula E:

    Joico FreePlay Clay Lightener + 40-Volume LumiShine Developer

  • Formula F (Teardrop Shadow Base):

    Joico Lumishine Demi-Permanent Liquid Color ½ part 6NA + ¼ part 7SB + ¼ part 6N + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer

  • Formula G (Gloss Midlengths To Ends):

    Lumishine Demi-Permanent Liquid Color 2 parts 9SB + 1 part 9NA + ½ part 8N + ½ cap 7V + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer

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After the front sections are foiled, start balayaging the ends around the face using Formula E. Makes sure to bring the Formula higher up the section around the face, but not near the scalp. Continue this step until all the hair between the foils has been lightened.

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  • Formula C:

    Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-Volume LumiShine Developer

  • Formula D:

    Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 25-Volume LumiShine Developer (20-volume + 30-volume)

  • Formula E:

    Joico FreePlay Clay Lightener + 40-Volume LumiShine Developer

  • Formula F (Teardrop Shadow Base):

    Joico Lumishine Demi-Permanent Liquid Color ½ part 6NA + ¼ part 7SB + ¼ part 6N + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer

  • Formula G (Gloss Midlengths To Ends):

    Lumishine Demi-Permanent Liquid Color 2 parts 9SB + 1 part 9NA + ½ part 8N + ½ cap 7V + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer

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Continue working up the head in diagonal back sections. Freehand paint from the center down, then from the center up toward the scalp.

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  • Formula C:

    Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-Volume LumiShine Developer

  • Formula D:

    Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 25-Volume LumiShine Developer (20-volume + 30-volume)

  • Formula E:

    Joico FreePlay Clay Lightener + 40-Volume LumiShine Developer

  • Formula F (Teardrop Shadow Base):

    Joico Lumishine Demi-Permanent Liquid Color ½ part 6NA + ¼ part 7SB + ¼ part 6N + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer

  • Formula G (Gloss Midlengths To Ends):

    Lumishine Demi-Permanent Liquid Color 2 parts 9SB + 1 part 9NA + ½ part 8N + ½ cap 7V + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer

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For the last section, take an inverted triangle section and apply Formula E. Let process until you reach your desired level of lightness, then rinse and shampoo with Joico K-PAK Color Therapy Shampoo.

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  • Formula B:

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  • Formula C:

    Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-Volume LumiShine Developer

  • Formula D:

    Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 25-Volume LumiShine Developer (20-volume + 30-volume)

  • Formula E:

    Joico FreePlay Clay Lightener + 40-Volume LumiShine Developer

  • Formula F (Teardrop Shadow Base):

    Joico Lumishine Demi-Permanent Liquid Color ½ part 6NA + ¼ part 7SB + ¼ part 6N + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer

  • Formula G (Gloss Midlengths To Ends):

    Lumishine Demi-Permanent Liquid Color 2 parts 9SB + 1 part 9NA + ½ part 8N + ½ cap 7V + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer

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Apply Formula F in a tear drop application, shorter in the front and deeper in the back, to tone.

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  • Formula C:

    Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-Volume LumiShine Developer

  • Formula D:

    Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 25-Volume LumiShine Developer (20-volume + 30-volume)

  • Formula E:

    Joico FreePlay Clay Lightener + 40-Volume LumiShine Developer

  • Formula F (Teardrop Shadow Base):

    Joico Lumishine Demi-Permanent Liquid Color ½ part 6NA + ¼ part 7SB + ¼ part 6N + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer

  • Formula G (Gloss Midlengths To Ends):

    Lumishine Demi-Permanent Liquid Color 2 parts 9SB + 1 part 9NA + ½ part 8N + ½ cap 7V + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer

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Apply Formula G to the mid-lengths and ends from the tear drop section down. Where the two formulas meet, "scissor" them together to create a seamless color blend.

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  • Formula B:

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  • Formula C:

    Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-Volume LumiShine Developer

  • Formula D:

    Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 25-Volume LumiShine Developer (20-volume + 30-volume)

  • Formula E:

    Joico FreePlay Clay Lightener + 40-Volume LumiShine Developer

  • Formula F (Teardrop Shadow Base):

    Joico Lumishine Demi-Permanent Liquid Color ½ part 6NA + ¼ part 7SB + ¼ part 6N + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer

  • Formula G (Gloss Midlengths To Ends):

    Lumishine Demi-Permanent Liquid Color 2 parts 9SB + 1 part 9NA + ½ part 8N + ½ cap 7V + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer

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Let process for 20 minutes and rinse hair thoroughly. Condition the hair using Joico K-PAK Color Therapy Luster Lock Instant Shine & Repair Treatment for 5 minutes and then apply K-PAK Color Therapy Luster Lock Multi-Perfector for added gloss, instant smoothness and long-lasting color protection.

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  • Formula A:

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  • Formula D:

    Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 25-Volume LumiShine Developer (20-volume + 30-volume)

  • Formula E:

    Joico FreePlay Clay Lightener + 40-Volume LumiShine Developer

  • Formula F (Teardrop Shadow Base):

    Joico Lumishine Demi-Permanent Liquid Color ½ part 6NA + ¼ part 7SB + ¼ part 6N + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer

  • Formula G (Gloss Midlengths To Ends):

    Lumishine Demi-Permanent Liquid Color 2 parts 9SB + 1 part 9NA + ½ part 8N + ½ cap 7V + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer

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Finished Look

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  • Formula C:

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  • Formula D:

    Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 25-Volume LumiShine Developer (20-volume + 30-volume)

  • Formula E:

    Joico FreePlay Clay Lightener + 40-Volume LumiShine Developer

  • Formula F (Teardrop Shadow Base):

    Joico Lumishine Demi-Permanent Liquid Color ½ part 6NA + ¼ part 7SB + ¼ part 6N + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer

  • Formula G (Gloss Midlengths To Ends):

    Lumishine Demi-Permanent Liquid Color 2 parts 9SB + 1 part 9NA + ½ part 8N + ½ cap 7V + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer

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Larisa Love’s 30-Minute Balayage Refresh

Looking to get your clients in and out of your chair in no time? Joico Brand Ambassador Larisa Love (@larisadoll) made it easy for you with her 30-minute balayage refresh technique! Intrigued? Keep scrolling to get the step by step below!

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