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Elevate your blonding expertise with Shades EQ - where creating the perfect blonde is not just a routine, it’s an art. From icy blonde, strawberry blonde, golden blonde and everything in between, Shades EQ has you covered. Discover how to create the Sunkissed Face Frame and Golden Lights look below using our step-by-step guide.

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Be a blonding star with these two looks



LOOK 1

SUNKISSED FACE-FRAME


STARTING LEVEL:
Natural level 7

LIGHTENER FORMULA
  • 2 scoops (30g) Flash Lift Bonder Inside
  • 1.5oz. (45ml) 20Volume Pro-oxide Cream Developer

SHADES EQ FORMULA 1
  • 1.5oz. (45ml) Shades EQ Bonder Inside 010AA Butternut
  • 0.3oz. (10ml) Shades EQ Bonder Inside 07AA Tumeric
  • 1.8oz. (55ml) Shades EQ Processing Solution

SHADES EQ FORMULA 2
  • 1oz. (30ml) Shades EQ Bonder Inside 000 Crystal Clear
  • 1oz. (30ml) Shades EQ Processing Solution



SECTIONNING



STEP 1
Separate each side with a vertical parting from the center front to the high point of the head.

STEP 2
Starting at the crown take a diagonal parting to the front of the ear, secure to the front and repeat opposite side.



APPLICATION



STEP 1
Starting at the center back, take a 1/2” (~1cm) horizontal section, backcomb to diffuse. Take foil board or balayage paddle and apply Lightening Formula to zone 3, working up to zone 2 and diffusing up to backcombed area. Ensure section is fully saturated.

STEP 2
Directly above take 1” (~2.5cm) horizontal section, split this again horizontally. Secure the bottom part away to each side. Take the top part and backcomb. Using the same method, take foil board or balayage paddle and apply Lightening Formula to zone 3, working up to zone 2 and diffusing up to backcombed area. Ensure section is fully saturated.

STEP 3
Repeat and continue through and complete back section.

STEP 4
Working 1” (~2.5cm) back take diagonal section from the center parting to recession, repeat on opposite side and leave front section for now.

STEP 5
Starting at the bottom of the side section, take a 1/2” (~1cm) horizontal section, backcomb to diffuse. Take foil board or balayage paddle and apply Lightening Formula to zone 3, working up to zone 2 and diffusing up to backcombed area. Ensure section is fully saturated.

STEP 6
Continue this process up to parting, repeat on opposite side.

STEP 7
Bring front sections together in front of face. Separate section horizontally into two.

STEP 8
Starting away from the face repeat the same process for the front.

STEP 9
Process at room temperature (do not use heat) until pale yellow, not to exceed 50 minutes. Rinse and shampoo with Acidic Bonding Concentrate, then treat with Professional Strength Concentrates. Dry hair.



SHADES EQ APPLICATION



STEP 1
Separate front section from the rest of hair.

STEP 2
On dry hair, apply Shades EQ Formula 1 globally, leaving out the front section.

STEP 3
Once complete, apply Shades EQ Formula 2 to the front section, secure away from face.

STEP 4
Process for 20 minutes at room temperature, then rinse, shampoo, and condition with Acidic Bonding Concentrate. Dry and style.





LOOK 2

GOLDEN LIGHTS


STARTING LEVEL:
Natural level 6 with previous balayage

LIGHTENER FORMULA
  • 2 scoops (30g) Flash Lift Power 9 Bonder Inside
  • 1.5oz. (45ml) 20 Volume Pro-oxide Cream Developer

SHADES EQ FORMULA 1
  • 1 oz. (30ml) Shades EQ Gloss 07N Mirage
  • 0.3oz. (10ml) Shades EQ Processing Solution

SHADES EQ FORMULA 2
  • 1oz. (30ml) Shades EQ Gloss 010G Lemon Icing
  • 0.3 oz. (10ml) Shades EQ Gloss 010NB Caramel Cloud
  • 1.4 oz. (40ml) Shades EQ Processing Solution



SECTIONNING



STEP 1
Create a horseshoe shaped section that starts at the corner of the eye and extends to just below the crown, ending at the opposite corner of the eye.

STEP 2
Separate each side with a parting through the middle of the section.



APPLICATION



STEP 1
Starting at the front left side take a 1/4” (~0.5cm) diagonal back slice section, and place on a foil. Apply Lightening Formula and saturate well. Fold and secure the foil.

STEP 2
Continue to drop down sections pivoting each one slightly to complete 5 foils on each side.

STEP 3
Once the front sections are complete, move to one side.

STEP 4
Starting at the bottom of the horseshoe section take a 1/4” (~0.5cm) horizontal section, using a regular stich place in foil and apply Lightening formula. Continue to work up towards the parting repeating the process.

STEP 5
Process at room temperature (do not use heat) until pale yellow, not to exceed 50 minutes. Rinse and shampoo with Acidic Bonding Concentrate, then treat with Professional Strength Concentrates. Dry hair.



SHADES EQ APPLICATION



STEP 1
Separate the front from the back with a vertical parting from the top of the head to the top of the ear. Repeat on the opposite side. Divide the back equally with a vertical parting from the top of the head to the center of the nape, and from the top of the head to the front hairline.

STEP 2
On dry hair, Apply Shades EQ Formula 1 to zone 1.

STEP 3
Once complete, apply Shades EQ Formula 2 to zones 2 & 3.

STEP 4
Process for 20 minutes at room temperature, then rinse, shampoo, and condition with Acidic Bonding Concentrate. Dry and style.