Techniques

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What is ?

The Power Blonde technique is perfect for clients with darker skin tones. It uses the hair's natural melanin to create this burnished red and copper dimensional look.

What products do you use?

Miss Clairol Conditioning Color, BW2 Dedusted Powder Lightener, Second Nature No-Lift Corrective Color.

  1. Create the canvas

    Use a cool-based permanent color applied in a virgin application to lighten the base while counteracting contributing pigment. Try 2 oz. Miss Clairol 32D, Moonhaze, with 1 oz. 36D Moonlit Brown with 3 oz. 30-volume developer.
    OR try Complements Permanent Gel Color: 2-1/2 oz.6A, Dark Ash Blonde mixed with ½ oz. 4A, Light Ash Brown and 3 oz. 20-volume developer.

  2. Create dimension

    Use BW2 Dedusted Powder Lightener mixed with 20-volume developer to desired consistency. Foil, concentrating the lightness around the hairline, and less lightening around the crown. Rinse, shampoo and towel-dry thoroughly.

  3. Add color glaze

    Try 1-1/2 oz. Second Nature 8N(136N) Light Neutral Blonde and ½ oz. 7RO(141RO) Medium Red-Orange Blonde mixed with 2 oz. 10-volume developer.