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Last updated: June 29, 2017

Cool-Toned Babylights

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  • Formula A

    Joico Vero Crème Lightener + 20-volume Joico LumiShine Developer

  • Formula B

    Joico LumiShine Permanent Crème Color 9BA + 30-volume LumiShine Developer

  • Formula C

    Equal parts LumiShine Permanent Crème Color 9BA + 7BA + 20-volume LumiShine Developer to create a Level 8

  • Formula D

    Equal parts LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid Color 8NA + Clear + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer

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Cool-Toned Babylights

Give her the champagne ice blonde hair of her dreams with this technique from Joico Celebrity Colorist Denis De Souza. He used Joico’s new LumiShine Blue Ash tones to babylight this naturally warm blonde into cool-toned perfection. Get the steps!

 

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Manufacturer: Joico, @joico

COLOR FORMULAS

  • Natural Level

    7

  • Formula A

    Joico Vero Crème Lightener + 20-volume Joico LumiShine Developer

  • Formula B

    Joico LumiShine Permanent Crème Color 9BA + 30-volume LumiShine Developer

  • Formula C

    Equal parts LumiShine Permanent Crème Color 9BA + 7BA + 20-volume LumiShine Developer to create a Level 8

  • Formula D

    Equal parts LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid Color 8NA + Clear + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer

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HOW-TO STEPS

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    • Natural Level

      7

    • Formula A

      Joico Vero Crème Lightener + 20-volume Joico LumiShine Developer

    • Formula B

      Joico LumiShine Permanent Crème Color 9BA + 30-volume LumiShine Developer

    • Formula C

      Equal parts LumiShine Permanent Crème Color 9BA + 7BA + 20-volume LumiShine Developer to create a Level 8

    • Formula D

      Equal parts LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid Color 8NA + Clear + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer

    1

     

    Before

  • open color formula
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    • Natural Level

      7

    • Formula A

      Joico Vero Crème Lightener + 20-volume Joico LumiShine Developer

    • Formula B

      Joico LumiShine Permanent Crème Color 9BA + 30-volume LumiShine Developer

    • Formula C

      Equal parts LumiShine Permanent Crème Color 9BA + 7BA + 20-volume LumiShine Developer to create a Level 8

    • Formula D

      Equal parts LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid Color 8NA + Clear + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer

    2

    Take an off-center part (or your client’s favorite part location) to ensure this area is softened with highlights. Divide the hair into three sections: one on each side of the part (from the ears forward) and one in the back. Separate the fringe at the very front and center.

  • open color formula
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    • Natural Level

      7

    • Formula A

      Joico Vero Crème Lightener + 20-volume Joico LumiShine Developer

    • Formula B

      Joico LumiShine Permanent Crème Color 9BA + 30-volume LumiShine Developer

    • Formula C

      Equal parts LumiShine Permanent Crème Color 9BA + 7BA + 20-volume LumiShine Developer to create a Level 8

    • Formula D

      Equal parts LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid Color 8NA + Clear + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer

    3

    Divide the back section in half with a horizontal part, then pin the remainder out of the way. Divide the lower section in half vertically, then pin the other half out of the way. Take the top half of the back section down and divide in half horizontally. Pin the top half out of the way, then divide the lower half into three vertical sections or columns.

  • open color formula
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    • Natural Level

      7

    • Formula A

      Joico Vero Crème Lightener + 20-volume Joico LumiShine Developer

    • Formula B

      Joico LumiShine Permanent Crème Color 9BA + 30-volume LumiShine Developer

    • Formula C

      Equal parts LumiShine Permanent Crème Color 9BA + 7BA + 20-volume LumiShine Developer to create a Level 8

    • Formula D

      Equal parts LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid Color 8NA + Clear + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer

    4

    Alternate between weaving and slicing techniques with Formulas A, B and C, leaving a thin veil of natural hair out between sections.

  • open color formula
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    • Natural Level

      7

    • Formula A

      Joico Vero Crème Lightener + 20-volume Joico LumiShine Developer

    • Formula B

      Joico LumiShine Permanent Crème Color 9BA + 30-volume LumiShine Developer

    • Formula C

      Equal parts LumiShine Permanent Crème Color 9BA + 7BA + 20-volume LumiShine Developer to create a Level 8

    • Formula D

      Equal parts LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid Color 8NA + Clear + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer

    5

    Work your way up to the occipital bone, then repeat the process on the next column, working from nape upward.

  • open color formula
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    • Natural Level

      7

    • Formula A

      Joico Vero Crème Lightener + 20-volume Joico LumiShine Developer

    • Formula B

      Joico LumiShine Permanent Crème Color 9BA + 30-volume LumiShine Developer

    • Formula C

      Equal parts LumiShine Permanent Crème Color 9BA + 7BA + 20-volume LumiShine Developer to create a Level 8

    • Formula D

      Equal parts LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid Color 8NA + Clear + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer

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    Isolate a section between the foiled sections to create a bricklay effect. Continue taking fine weave sections, alternating the three color formulas until all three columns are complete.

  • open color formula
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    • Natural Level

      7

    • Formula A

      Joico Vero Crème Lightener + 20-volume Joico LumiShine Developer

    • Formula B

      Joico LumiShine Permanent Crème Color 9BA + 30-volume LumiShine Developer

    • Formula C

      Equal parts LumiShine Permanent Crème Color 9BA + 7BA + 20-volume LumiShine Developer to create a Level 8

    • Formula D

      Equal parts LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid Color 8NA + Clear + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer

    7

    View of the completed back area.

    Pro Tip: Keep the babylights ultra-fine to create a completely seamless, multidimensional look.

     

  • open color formula
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    • Natural Level

      7

    • Formula A

      Joico Vero Crème Lightener + 20-volume Joico LumiShine Developer

    • Formula B

      Joico LumiShine Permanent Crème Color 9BA + 30-volume LumiShine Developer

    • Formula C

      Equal parts LumiShine Permanent Crème Color 9BA + 7BA + 20-volume LumiShine Developer to create a Level 8

    • Formula D

      Equal parts LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid Color 8NA + Clear + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer

    8

    Apply Formula A to a small section of hair that frames the face. Keep sections diagonal around the face and horizontal above the ear; alternate Formulas A, B and C (from lightest to darkest), keeping the lightest formula closest to the face.

  • open color formula
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    • Natural Level

      7

    • Formula A

      Joico Vero Crème Lightener + 20-volume Joico LumiShine Developer

    • Formula B

      Joico LumiShine Permanent Crème Color 9BA + 30-volume LumiShine Developer

    • Formula C

      Equal parts LumiShine Permanent Crème Color 9BA + 7BA + 20-volume LumiShine Developer to create a Level 8

    • Formula D

      Equal parts LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid Color 8NA + Clear + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer

    9

    Repeat process on opposite side.

  • open color formula
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    • Natural Level

      7

    • Formula A

      Joico Vero Crème Lightener + 20-volume Joico LumiShine Developer

    • Formula B

      Joico LumiShine Permanent Crème Color 9BA + 30-volume LumiShine Developer

    • Formula C

      Equal parts LumiShine Permanent Crème Color 9BA + 7BA + 20-volume LumiShine Developer to create a Level 8

    • Formula D

      Equal parts LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid Color 8NA + Clear + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer

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    To maintain brightness at the top, apply Formula A to the very front fringe piece and then continue weaving Formula A back-to-back. Process color for 35 minutes at room temperature. Rinse hair thoroughly, then shampoo with Joico K-PAK Color Therapy.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Natural Level

      7

    • Formula A

      Joico Vero Crème Lightener + 20-volume Joico LumiShine Developer

    • Formula B

      Joico LumiShine Permanent Crème Color 9BA + 30-volume LumiShine Developer

    • Formula C

      Equal parts LumiShine Permanent Crème Color 9BA + 7BA + 20-volume LumiShine Developer to create a Level 8

    • Formula D

      Equal parts LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid Color 8NA + Clear + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer

    11

    Apply Formula D and process for 20 minutes at room temperature. Shampoo with K-PAK® Color Therapy, rinse. Apply Joico K-PAK® Color Therapy Luster Lock instant shine and repair treatment, leave in for up to 5 minutes, then rinse and style hair as desired.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Natural Level

      7

    • Formula A

      Joico Vero Crème Lightener + 20-volume Joico LumiShine Developer

    • Formula B

      Joico LumiShine Permanent Crème Color 9BA + 30-volume LumiShine Developer

    • Formula C

      Equal parts LumiShine Permanent Crème Color 9BA + 7BA + 20-volume LumiShine Developer to create a Level 8

    • Formula D

      Equal parts LumiShine Demi-Permanent Liquid Color 8NA + Clear + 5-Volume LumiShine Developer

    12

    Finished Look

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