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Last updated: August 29, 2017

Sleek Smoky Lob

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  • Formula A:

    Wella Professionals Freelights + 40-volume developer + B3 Brazilian Bond Builder

  • Formula B:

    Wella Professionals BLONDOR + 20-volume developer + Fanola No Yellow Shampoo

  • Formula C:

    Wella Professionals ILLUMINA 5/81 + 1.9V

  • Formula D:

    Wella Professionals Color Touch 7/89 + 8/81 + a small amount of 66/0 + 1.9V

OK, we need to talk about this transformation! #ONESHOT finalist @sydniiee created this sleek smoky lob—and we are LOVING it. Here’s how she created the gorgeous look.

COLOR FORMULAS

  • Formula A:

    Wella Professionals Freelights + 40-volume developer + B3 Brazilian Bond Builder

  • Formula B:

    Wella Professionals BLONDOR + 20-volume developer + Fanola No Yellow Shampoo

  • Formula C:

    Wella Professionals ILLUMINA 5/81 + 1.9V

  • Formula D:

    Wella Professionals Color Touch 7/89 + 8/81 + a small amount of 66/0 + 1.9V

Products Used

HOW-TO STEPS

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    close formula
    • Formula A:

      Wella Professionals Freelights + 40-volume developer + B3 Brazilian Bond Builder

    • Formula B:

      Wella Professionals BLONDOR + 20-volume developer + Fanola No Yellow Shampoo

    • Formula C:

      Wella Professionals ILLUMINA 5/81 + 1.9V

    • Formula D:

      Wella Professionals Color Touch 7/89 + 8/81 + a small amount of 66/0 + 1.9V

    1

    Before starting any color application, cut off the dead ends of the hair (@sydniiee cut off about five inches).

  • 2

    Then, balayage using Formula A and let process for 45 minutes.

  • 3

    To create the necessary pale canvas, create a bleach cap using Formula B for 15 minutes and then rinse.  

  • 4

    Apply Formula C at the roots and comb it down, blending the color into the midlengths. Next, apply Formula D over the root color starting at the midlengths and working it down through the ends.

  • 5

    Apply B3 Deep Conditioner to damp hair and place under the dryer for 20 minutes with a cap, Then rinse with cold water.

  • 6

    After the color is complete, refine the cut into a long, sleek bob.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A:

      Wella Professionals Freelights + 40-volume developer + B3 Brazilian Bond Builder

    • Formula B:

      Wella Professionals BLONDOR + 20-volume developer + Fanola No Yellow Shampoo

    • Formula C:

      Wella Professionals ILLUMINA 5/81 + 1.9V

    • Formula D:

      Wella Professionals Color Touch 7/89 + 8/81 + a small amount of 66/0 + 1.9V

    7

    Finished Look. 

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