Using three different techniques—foilayage, hand-painted babylights and traditional highlights—keeps this pearl blonde dimensional and natural, and two toning formulas add a shadow root to keep it a little more low-maintenance. See how Joico celebrity colorist Denis de Souza creates this look!
VIEW SLIDESHOW
GET THE STEP-BY-STEPS
Formula
Formulas
- Formula A
Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 10-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula B
Joico LumiShine Permanent Cream Hi Lift Color XLN + 30-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula C
Joico Free Play Clay Lightener + 40-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula D
Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9N + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula E
¾ oz Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid Clear + ¼ oz LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9NV + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
Formula
Show Steps
Before
Formula
- Formula A
Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 10-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula B
Joico LumiShine Permanent Cream Hi Lift Color XLN + 30-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula C
Joico Free Play Clay Lightener + 40-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula D
Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9N + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula E
¾ oz Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid Clear + ¼ oz LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9NV + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
Formula
Show Steps
To begin, section the hair. Create a horseshoe section at the top of the head from top of eyebrow to top of eyebrow and back to the crown of the head.
Formula
- Formula A
Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 10-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula B
Joico LumiShine Permanent Cream Hi Lift Color XLN + 30-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula C
Joico Free Play Clay Lightener + 40-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula D
Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9N + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula E
¾ oz Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid Clear + ¼ oz LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9NV + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
Formula
Show Steps
Section each side from the horseshoe down just behind the ear.
Formula
- Formula A
Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 10-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula B
Joico LumiShine Permanent Cream Hi Lift Color XLN + 30-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula C
Joico Free Play Clay Lightener + 40-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula D
Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9N + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula E
¾ oz Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid Clear + ¼ oz LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9NV + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
Advertisement
Formula
Show Steps
Finished back sectioning. Start the application in the nape.
Formula
- Formula A
Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 10-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula B
Joico LumiShine Permanent Cream Hi Lift Color XLN + 30-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula C
Joico Free Play Clay Lightener + 40-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula D
Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9N + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula E
¾ oz Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid Clear + ¼ oz LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9NV + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
Formula
Show Steps
Starting in the back section, take a horizontal subsection at the nape of the neck. Take a triangle section from just behind the ear, gently backcomb and apply Formula A.
Formula
- Formula A
Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 10-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula B
Joico LumiShine Permanent Cream Hi Lift Color XLN + 30-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula C
Joico Free Play Clay Lightener + 40-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula D
Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9N + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula E
¾ oz Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid Clear + ¼ oz LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9NV + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
Formula
Show Steps
Feather the formula onto the hair 2 to 3 inches from the roots in a V-shape and fully saturate the hair from midlengths to ends.
Formula
- Formula A
Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 10-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula B
Joico LumiShine Permanent Cream Hi Lift Color XLN + 30-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula C
Joico Free Play Clay Lightener + 40-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula D
Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9N + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula E
¾ oz Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid Clear + ¼ oz LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9NV + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
Formula
Show Steps
Repeat on other side.
Formula
- Formula A
Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 10-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula B
Joico LumiShine Permanent Cream Hi Lift Color XLN + 30-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula C
Joico Free Play Clay Lightener + 40-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula D
Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9N + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula E
¾ oz Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid Clear + ¼ oz LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9NV + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
Advertisement
Formula
Show Steps
Take a horizontal section in the center about 2 inches wide and gently backcomb. Repeat the same V-shape application using Formula A.
Formula
- Formula A
Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 10-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula B
Joico LumiShine Permanent Cream Hi Lift Color XLN + 30-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula C
Joico Free Play Clay Lightener + 40-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula D
Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9N + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula E
¾ oz Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid Clear + ¼ oz LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9NV + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
Formula
Show Steps
Continue this process for two more horizontal sections in a bricklay pattern moving up the head to just top of the ear. Apply Formula A to these foils.
Pro tip: Adjust the number of foils depending on the density of the client’s hair.
Formula
- Formula A
Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 10-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula B
Joico LumiShine Permanent Cream Hi Lift Color XLN + 30-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula C
Joico Free Play Clay Lightener + 40-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula D
Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9N + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula E
¾ oz Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid Clear + ¼ oz LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9NV + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
Formula
Show Steps
Next, move on to the side sections. Take a diagonal section along the hairline, weave babylights, and apply Formula B from scalp to ends. Take a section above that and repeat a few more times.
Formula
- Formula A
Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 10-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula B
Joico LumiShine Permanent Cream Hi Lift Color XLN + 30-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula C
Joico Free Play Clay Lightener + 40-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula D
Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9N + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula E
¾ oz Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid Clear + ¼ oz LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9NV + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
Formula
Show Steps
Next, take a slice from the top of the remaining hair on the side section, gently backcomb and apply Formula A with the feathering technique.
Formula
- Formula A
Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 10-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula B
Joico LumiShine Permanent Cream Hi Lift Color XLN + 30-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula C
Joico Free Play Clay Lightener + 40-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula D
Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9N + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula E
¾ oz Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid Clear + ¼ oz LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9NV + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
Advertisement
Formula
Show Steps
Take the hair that was left out of the foils, gently backcomb, and apply Formula C from mids to ends. Repeat on the other side.
Pro tip: When working with Free Play Clay Lightener, make sure to saturate the sections to achieve even lift.
Formula
- Formula A
Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 10-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula B
Joico LumiShine Permanent Cream Hi Lift Color XLN + 30-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula C
Joico Free Play Clay Lightener + 40-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula D
Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9N + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula E
¾ oz Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid Clear + ¼ oz LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9NV + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
Formula
Show Steps
Make sure to get the “money pieces” around the front hairline.
Formula
- Formula A
Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 10-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula B
Joico LumiShine Permanent Cream Hi Lift Color XLN + 30-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula C
Joico Free Play Clay Lightener + 40-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula D
Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9N + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula E
¾ oz Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid Clear + ¼ oz LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9NV + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
Formula
Show Steps
Continue this process, working throughout the top back of the head.
Formula
- Formula A
Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 10-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula B
Joico LumiShine Permanent Cream Hi Lift Color XLN + 30-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula C
Joico Free Play Clay Lightener + 40-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula D
Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9N + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula E
¾ oz Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid Clear + ¼ oz LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9NV + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
Formula
Show Steps
Completed back section.
Formula
- Formula A
Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 10-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula B
Joico LumiShine Permanent Cream Hi Lift Color XLN + 30-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula C
Joico Free Play Clay Lightener + 40-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula D
Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9N + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula E
¾ oz Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid Clear + ¼ oz LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9NV + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
Advertisement
Formula
Show Steps
Completed side section.
Formula
- Formula A
Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 10-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula B
Joico LumiShine Permanent Cream Hi Lift Color XLN + 30-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula C
Joico Free Play Clay Lightener + 40-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula D
Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9N + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula E
¾ oz Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid Clear + ¼ oz LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9NV + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
Formula
Show Steps
Move to the top section. Working in the back towards the front, take a horizontal, ¼-inch weaved section and apply Formula B. Make sure to fully saturate the hair from mids to ends and feather the formula up toward the scalp.
Formula
- Formula A
Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 10-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula B
Joico LumiShine Permanent Cream Hi Lift Color XLN + 30-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula C
Joico Free Play Clay Lightener + 40-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula D
Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9N + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula E
¾ oz Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid Clear + ¼ oz LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9NV + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
Formula
Show Steps
Take an 1/8-inch slice and apply Formula A. Saturate the entire section and feather the root area. Continue this process until you get to the center of the top section.
Formula
- Formula A
Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 10-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula B
Joico LumiShine Permanent Cream Hi Lift Color XLN + 30-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula C
Joico Free Play Clay Lightener + 40-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula D
Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9N + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula E
¾ oz Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid Clear + ¼ oz LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9NV + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
Formula
Show Steps
Now move to the front hairline. Take a 1/8-inch microweave and apply Formula B. Fully saturate the mids and ends and feather toward the scalp.
Formula
- Formula A
Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 10-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula B
Joico LumiShine Permanent Cream Hi Lift Color XLN + 30-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula C
Joico Free Play Clay Lightener + 40-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula D
Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9N + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula E
¾ oz Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid Clear + ¼ oz LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9NV + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
Advertisement
Formula
Show Steps
Take a horizontal slice and apply Formula A from mids to ends, feathering the root area.
Formula
- Formula A
Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 10-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula B
Joico LumiShine Permanent Cream Hi Lift Color XLN + 30-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula C
Joico Free Play Clay Lightener + 40-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula D
Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9N + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula E
¾ oz Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid Clear + ¼ oz LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9NV + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
Formula
Show Steps
Continue foiling with Formulas A and B, working through the rest of the front top section.
Formula
- Formula A
Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 10-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula B
Joico LumiShine Permanent Cream Hi Lift Color XLN + 30-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula C
Joico Free Play Clay Lightener + 40-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula D
Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9N + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula E
¾ oz Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid Clear + ¼ oz LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9NV + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
Formula
Show Steps
Completed application. Process for 35 minutes. Shampoo with Joico Blonde Life Brightening Shampoo.
Formula
- Formula A
Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 10-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula B
Joico LumiShine Permanent Cream Hi Lift Color XLN + 30-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula C
Joico Free Play Clay Lightener + 40-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula D
Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9N + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula E
¾ oz Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid Clear + ¼ oz LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9NV + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
Formula
Show Steps
Create a 3-inch shadow root using Formula D. Apply Formula E to the rest of the hair. Process for 10 to 20 minutes. Rinse, then shampoo with Joico Blonde Life Brightening Shampoo and follow with Blonde Life Conditioner.
Formula
- Formula A
Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 10-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula B
Joico LumiShine Permanent Cream Hi Lift Color XLN + 30-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula C
Joico Free Play Clay Lightener + 40-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula D
Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9N + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula E
¾ oz Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid Clear + ¼ oz LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9NV + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
Advertisement
Formula
Show Steps
Finished look.
Formula
- Formula A
Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 10-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula B
Joico LumiShine Permanent Cream Hi Lift Color XLN + 30-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula C
Joico Free Play Clay Lightener + 40-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula D
Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9N + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula E
¾ oz Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid Clear + ¼ oz LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9NV + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
Formula
Show Steps
Finished look.
Formula
- Formula A
Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 10-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula B
Joico LumiShine Permanent Cream Hi Lift Color XLN + 30-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula C
Joico Free Play Clay Lightener + 40-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula D
Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9N + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
- Formula E
¾ oz Joico LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid Clear + ¼ oz LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid 9NV + 5-Volume LumiShine Crème Developer
Keep reading for free
Create a free account or sign in to continue
Use the same email and password across behindthechair.com, BTC-U, oneshothairawards.com, and Who Does Your Hair — one set of credentials, every site.
OR
We'll check if you have an account, or create one if you don't.
Keep reading for free
Create a free account or sign in to continue
Use the same email and password across behindthechair.com, BTC-U, oneshothairawards.com, and Who Does Your Hair — one set of credentials, every site.
New account
Create your free account
By creating an account, you agree to BehindTheChair.com's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy., and you consent to receive marketing emails from BehindTheChair.com. Unsubscribe anytime.
To save this story, create a free account or sign in.
Join BehindTheChair
Access the industry’s #1 source for hair trends, education and community now.
OR
We'll check if you have an account, or create one if you don't.
To save this story, create a free account or sign in.
Access the industry’s #1 source for hair trends, education and community now.
New account
Create your free account
By creating an account, you agree to BehindTheChair.com's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy., and you consent to receive marketing emails from BehindTheChair.com. Unsubscribe anytime.
