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Practice Makes PEARLfect

Practice Makes PEARLfect

By Jonnie McKinnon

Senior Indirect Education Developer, L’Oréal Professionnel Paris

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Balayage is a beloved technique that shows no signs of slowing down when it comes to clients’ inspirations. It’s wearable, flattering, and versatile.

To help you hone in on those stunning, filtered-effect blondes, we have the perfect 2-step French Balayage technique AND 5 brand new Dia Light shades. These will assist you in creating the perfect Parisian balayage.

Pearls are all over the catwalk and magazines. With its inherent delicate blend of tones, pearls illuminate and compliment in a way that transcends age, gender, and skin tone. It’s a spring/summer trend that I am sure we will see around for many more seasons to come.

These perfect pearl shades are versatile, easy to use and will be a welcomed transformation for clients who are looking to freshen out their look.

Here’s some of my favourite French Balayage Pearl looks and key steps on how to use Dia Light.

Two Stunning Looks
[Face Frame Balayage]

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Start with Metal Detox Pre-Treatment Spray

Step 1: Lightened with Blond Studio 8 Multi-Techniques

 

Step 2: Gloss:
Hairline: Dia Light 9+ 6 Vol
Root Tap: Dia Light ¾ 7 + ¼ 7.01
Mid-Length: Dia Light ½ 7 + ½ 9.82
Ends: Dia Light 10.82

Continue your professional haircare at home with Metal Detox

[Perfecting Pearls]

Start with Metal Detox Pre-Treatment Spray

Step 1: Lightened with Blond Studio 9 Levels Bonder Inside + 20 vol.

Step 2: Gloss:
Dia Light 10.18 + Diactivateur 9 vol.

Continue your professional haircare at home with Metal Detox

[Key Steps for Dia Light Colouration]

  1. Preparation

-Wear suitable disposable gloves.
-Use exclusively with the recommended Diactivateur 6 vol. (1.8%) or 9 vol. (2.7%).
-Use only the indicated proportions.

In a bowl or an applicator bottle:
-Mix 50ml (1 tube) of Dia Light colouration cream.
-Then add 75ml of Diactivateur 6 vol (1.8%) or 9 vol. (2.7%), according to the results required. Quantities of product can be increased if more is required, provided that you always mix using a 1:1.5 ratio.

  1. Application and Rinsing

-Wear suitable disposable gloves.
-Do not use metallic tools (bowl, comb…).
Rinse the hair thoroughly after development time.

Application:
On dry or towel dried hair, apply the mixture, using a bottle or a brush.
-Development time: 20 min.
-Emulsify gently, rinse thoroughly and shampoo with a Metal Detox Cleansing Cream Shampoo.

 

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I love to see our products performance in the hands of you, the Pro.

Jonnie x

@jonnie_wholesale