Spring is in the hair and its got some clients wanting to ditch dark, muted hues for vibrant pastel blends! And you can seamlessly fuse two fashion colors together—like blue and green—without the bleeding and color transfer using Joico Brand Ambassador Larisa Love's (@larisadoll) signature dip dye technique, "Love Dip." Keep scrolling to find out her formulas, which include the new Color Intensity LoveFest Collection, AND to get a step-by-step breakdown that details how to keep the colors separated and the key to a precise dip dye line.
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Formula
Formulas
- Natural/Starting Level:
Previously colored Level 5 hair
- Formula A (prelightening):
Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-Volume LumiShine Developer (6%)
- Formula B (toner):
Joico Blonde Life Quick Tone Liqui-Crème Toner Silver + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer (1.5%)
- Formula C:
Joico Color Intensity Limelight
- Formula D:
Joico Color Intensity Aqua Flow
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Before // This model had previously colored Level 5 hair, which Larisa then prelightened to a Level 11. Keep scrolling for her process!
Formula
- Natural/Starting Level:
Previously colored Level 5 hair
- Formula A (prelightening):
Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-Volume LumiShine Developer (6%)
- Formula B (toner):
Joico Blonde Life Quick Tone Liqui-Crème Toner Silver + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer (1.5%)
- Formula C:
Joico Color Intensity Limelight
- Formula D:
Joico Color Intensity Aqua Flow
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Working with 2-inch sections, prep the entire head with Joico Defy Damage Pro Series 1: Bond-Protecting Color Optimizer. Then, prelighten the hair by applying Formula A and let process until she reaches a Level 11 or a pale yellow tone.
Formula
- Natural/Starting Level:
Previously colored Level 5 hair
- Formula A (prelightening):
Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-Volume LumiShine Developer (6%)
- Formula B (toner):
Joico Blonde Life Quick Tone Liqui-Crème Toner Silver + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer (1.5%)
- Formula C:
Joico Color Intensity Limelight
- Formula D:
Joico Color Intensity Aqua Flow
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Shampoo, condition and dry the hair. Then, tone by applying Formula B from roots to ends and process for 3 minutes or until a silver tone is achieved.
Pro Tip: To ensure the "Love Dip" looks as perfect and as graphic as possible, be sure to flat iron the hair first before applying any color.
Formula
- Natural/Starting Level:
Previously colored Level 5 hair
- Formula A (prelightening):
Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-Volume LumiShine Developer (6%)
- Formula B (toner):
Joico Blonde Life Quick Tone Liqui-Crème Toner Silver + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer (1.5%)
- Formula C:
Joico Color Intensity Limelight
- Formula D:
Joico Color Intensity Aqua Flow
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Next, divide the hair into four sections, clip the fringe (if she has any) out of the way and lay meche at the hairline to prevent color from bleeding or transferring to the other sections. Then, starting in the back, take a ½-inch horizontal slice and apply Formula C from the scalp to about halfway down the slice, creating a teardrop shadow root.
Formula
- Natural/Starting Level:
Previously colored Level 5 hair
- Formula A (prelightening):
Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-Volume LumiShine Developer (6%)
- Formula B (toner):
Joico Blonde Life Quick Tone Liqui-Crème Toner Silver + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer (1.5%)
- Formula C:
Joico Color Intensity Limelight
- Formula D:
Joico Color Intensity Aqua Flow
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Continue applying Formula C to the back section, fully saturating the top and bottom of each parting.
Formula
- Natural/Starting Level:
Previously colored Level 5 hair
- Formula A (prelightening):
Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-Volume LumiShine Developer (6%)
- Formula B (toner):
Joico Blonde Life Quick Tone Liqui-Crème Toner Silver + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer (1.5%)
- Formula C:
Joico Color Intensity Limelight
- Formula D:
Joico Color Intensity Aqua Flow
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Next, move to the front side sections and use the same technique to continue applying Formula C.
Note: Remember to lay a new meche over the top parting area to prevent any color transfer.
Formula
- Natural/Starting Level:
Previously colored Level 5 hair
- Formula A (prelightening):
Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-Volume LumiShine Developer (6%)
- Formula B (toner):
Joico Blonde Life Quick Tone Liqui-Crème Toner Silver + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer (1.5%)
- Formula C:
Joico Color Intensity Limelight
- Formula D:
Joico Color Intensity Aqua Flow
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Repeat on the other side of the head.
Formula
- Natural/Starting Level:
Previously colored Level 5 hair
- Formula A (prelightening):
Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-Volume LumiShine Developer (6%)
- Formula B (toner):
Joico Blonde Life Quick Tone Liqui-Crème Toner Silver + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer (1.5%)
- Formula C:
Joico Color Intensity Limelight
- Formula D:
Joico Color Intensity Aqua Flow
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Moving on to the fringe, slice finer partings and apply Formula C from the scalp to about halfway down. Work from the top of the section down toward the hairline for maximum control.
Formula
- Natural/Starting Level:
Previously colored Level 5 hair
- Formula A (prelightening):
Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-Volume LumiShine Developer (6%)
- Formula B (toner):
Joico Blonde Life Quick Tone Liqui-Crème Toner Silver + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer (1.5%)
- Formula C:
Joico Color Intensity Limelight
- Formula D:
Joico Color Intensity Aqua Flow
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Move to the back and lay a fresh meche over the previously colored hair.
Formula
- Natural/Starting Level:
Previously colored Level 5 hair
- Formula A (prelightening):
Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-Volume LumiShine Developer (6%)
- Formula B (toner):
Joico Blonde Life Quick Tone Liqui-Crème Toner Silver + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer (1.5%)
- Formula C:
Joico Color Intensity Limelight
- Formula D:
Joico Color Intensity Aqua Flow
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Take a 1-inch horizontal slice parting from the back nape area and place a pre-cut 2-inch rectangular meche strip as a guide to create a precise line. Then, apply Formula D to the bottom 2 inches of hair. Be sure to fully saturate the thin section.
Pro Tip: To prevent Formulas C and D from bleeding together, place another pre-cut meche strip over where Formula D was just applied.
Formula
- Natural/Starting Level:
Previously colored Level 5 hair
- Formula A (prelightening):
Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-Volume LumiShine Developer (6%)
- Formula B (toner):
Joico Blonde Life Quick Tone Liqui-Crème Toner Silver + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer (1.5%)
- Formula C:
Joico Color Intensity Limelight
- Formula D:
Joico Color Intensity Aqua Flow
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Next, apply a little more of Formula C directly above where Formula D was just applied. "I use the tip of my brush and carefully apply it in an upward motion to keep my lines straight," advises Larisa.
Note: Doing this ensures maximum saturation AND that the two colors are applied in a precise color blocking method.
Formula
- Natural/Starting Level:
Previously colored Level 5 hair
- Formula A (prelightening):
Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-Volume LumiShine Developer (6%)
- Formula B (toner):
Joico Blonde Life Quick Tone Liqui-Crème Toner Silver + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer (1.5%)
- Formula C:
Joico Color Intensity Limelight
- Formula D:
Joico Color Intensity Aqua Flow
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Continue working up the head in 1-inch partings with Formula D on the ends and touching up Formula C directly above it, ensuring the top and bottom of each parting is fully saturated.
Formula
- Natural/Starting Level:
Previously colored Level 5 hair
- Formula A (prelightening):
Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-Volume LumiShine Developer (6%)
- Formula B (toner):
Joico Blonde Life Quick Tone Liqui-Crème Toner Silver + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer (1.5%)
- Formula C:
Joico Color Intensity Limelight
- Formula D:
Joico Color Intensity Aqua Flow
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Move to the side sections and use the same technique that was used in the back, working with thin, horizontal sections from the bottom to the top. Lay a new meche at the top of the section to maintain a clean working area and use a longer meche along the side of the face to keep color off the client's skin.
Formula
- Natural/Starting Level:
Previously colored Level 5 hair
- Formula A (prelightening):
Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-Volume LumiShine Developer (6%)
- Formula B (toner):
Joico Blonde Life Quick Tone Liqui-Crème Toner Silver + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer (1.5%)
- Formula C:
Joico Color Intensity Limelight
- Formula D:
Joico Color Intensity Aqua Flow
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Continue this application method until each section is complete.
Formula
- Natural/Starting Level:
Previously colored Level 5 hair
- Formula A (prelightening):
Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-Volume LumiShine Developer (6%)
- Formula B (toner):
Joico Blonde Life Quick Tone Liqui-Crème Toner Silver + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer (1.5%)
- Formula C:
Joico Color Intensity Limelight
- Formula D:
Joico Color Intensity Aqua Flow
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For the fringe, place meche against the hairline, take a horizontal slice parting and apply Formula D to the ends. "Since the hair is shorter here, I only take the color up a ½ inch," shares Larisa.
Formula
- Natural/Starting Level:
Previously colored Level 5 hair
- Formula A (prelightening):
Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-Volume LumiShine Developer (6%)
- Formula B (toner):
Joico Blonde Life Quick Tone Liqui-Crème Toner Silver + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer (1.5%)
- Formula C:
Joico Color Intensity Limelight
- Formula D:
Joico Color Intensity Aqua Flow
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Repeat this process until the fringe area is complete and let everything process for 20 minutes. Then, rinse the hair thoroughly and shampoo with Joico Defy Damage Protective Shampoo.
Formula
- Natural/Starting Level:
Previously colored Level 5 hair
- Formula A (prelightening):
Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-Volume LumiShine Developer (6%)
- Formula B (toner):
Joico Blonde Life Quick Tone Liqui-Crème Toner Silver + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer (1.5%)
- Formula C:
Joico Color Intensity Limelight
- Formula D:
Joico Color Intensity Aqua Flow
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Apply Joico Defy Damage ProSeries 2 Bond-Strengthening Color Treatment all over the hair and then let sit for 5 minutes before rinsing. Then, apply Joico Defy Damage Protective Shield, focusing on the midlengths and ends, then blow-dry and style as desired.
Formula
- Natural/Starting Level:
Previously colored Level 5 hair
- Formula A (prelightening):
Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-Volume LumiShine Developer (6%)
- Formula B (toner):
Joico Blonde Life Quick Tone Liqui-Crème Toner Silver + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer (1.5%)
- Formula C:
Joico Color Intensity Limelight
- Formula D:
Joico Color Intensity Aqua Flow
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Finished look
Formula
- Natural/Starting Level:
Previously colored Level 5 hair
- Formula A (prelightening):
Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-Volume LumiShine Developer (6%)
- Formula B (toner):
Joico Blonde Life Quick Tone Liqui-Crème Toner Silver + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer (1.5%)
- Formula C:
Joico Color Intensity Limelight
- Formula D:
Joico Color Intensity Aqua Flow
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Finished look // This was an after shot from when Larisa recreated the look for a Facebook Live with Joico and Cosmoprof.
Formula
- Natural/Starting Level:
Previously colored Level 5 hair
- Formula A (prelightening):
Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-Volume LumiShine Developer (6%)
- Formula B (toner):
Joico Blonde Life Quick Tone Liqui-Crème Toner Silver + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer (1.5%)
- Formula C:
Joico Color Intensity Limelight
- Formula D:
Joico Color Intensity Aqua Flow
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