August 28, 2012

Sunlit Balayage from DCI Education

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Sunlit Balayage from DCI Education

This modern balayage technique from DCI Education melts beautiful gold tones into sun-lightened ends for a strong, 1970s vibe that complements a multi-layered, mid-length cut. Here’s the full color formula and step-by-step!

HOW-TO STEPS

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2 lower back sections
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lower side sections (same on each side)
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4 top sections (front, sides and crown)
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Beginning on the back sections, create a 45-degree section and then a W-shaped subsection from underneath. Apply Formula A with a V-shaped balayage application.

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Formula A: Wella Blondor Multi Powder + 9% Welloxon

Formula B: Wella Blondor Multi Powder + 6% Welloxon

Formula C: Wella Koleston Perfect Special Blonde 12/3 + 12% Welloxon

Formula D: Wella Koleston Perfect equal parts 8/2 + 7/17 + 99/0 + 6% Welloxon
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Complete the balayage V-application on each section by sweeping color from two sides, outward from the regrowth and joined at the ends.
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Use the back of a gloved hand or a color board to pull each section out as the color is swept on. Allow each section to fall after application.
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Continue working until both back sections are complete.

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Carefully comb through all sections with a wide-tooth comb in a single downward motion. Repeat the balayage V-application and comb through the two side sections to complete the lower part of the head.
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Alternate Formula B and Formula C in foil sections in the front and crown sections.
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Protect the lower part of the head with a meche and apply Formula D to the entire top section of the head (two remaining top side sections and in-between all foils).
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hair: Dario Cotroneo for DCI Education
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