California is having a major style moment; from its laid-back fashion to its California blondes – everything just seems better when it’s sun-kissed, and the world is taking notice. This summer is the perfect time to freshen up your style and try out your very own shade of bombshell blonde. Read on to see how Matrix Celebrity Stylist George Papanikolas transformed blogger Elaine Daneshrad from a sunrise chic shade to a stellar golden blonde.
Before:
Pre-lightening Formulas:
Scalp Formula:
1 scoop Light Master & ½ oz. Light Master Oil Additive & 1 oz. 20 Volume MATRIX Cream Developer & Bond Ultim8 Step 1 Amplifier
Mid-lengths & Ends Formula:
2 scoops Light Master & 1 oz. 40 Volume MATRIX Cream Developer & Bond Ultim8 Step 1 Amplifier
FORMULA A:
3 oz. Color Sync 6M & 2 oz. 8M & 4 oz. 10 Volume MATRIX Cream Developer & Bond Ultim8 Step 1 Amplifier
FORMULA B:
1 oz. Color Sync Clear & 1 oz. Watercolors Quartz Pink & 2 oz. 10 Volume MATRIX Cream Developer & Bond Ultim8 Step 1 Amplifier
FORMULA C:
1 ½ oz. Color Sync Clear & ½ oz. Watercolors Quartz Pink & 2 oz. 10 Volume Matrix Cream Developer & Bond Ultim8 Step 1 Amplifier
Apply pre-lightening formula to the darkest areas first- then to the lightest areas. Process until desired lightness is achieved or up to 50 minutes. Rinse thoroughly, lightly cleanse using Total Results Color Obsessed Shampoo and towel dry.
Next, apply the color melting formulas as follows; apply FORMULA A to the scalp area, FORMULA B to the mid-lengths and FORMULA C to the ends. Process up to 20 minutes, rinse thoroughly.
Apply BOND Ultim8 Step 2 Sealer for 10 minutes. Rinse thoroughly, cleanse and condition using Total Results Color Obsessed Shampoo and Conditioner.
Love the color? Follow the steps below to get the finished look!
Step 1: Spray Style Link Rough Me Up Salt Infused Spray on damp hair.
Step 2: Blow-dry fringe with a large round brush until the roots are dry then release from brush and blow-dry directing downward.
Step 3: Dry the rest of the hair with your hands twisting sections around fingers to create texture.
Step 4: Wrap sections of hair around a curling iron, curling away from the face.
Step 5: Spray Style Link Mineral Playback Dry Shampoo from the roots to the ends to create additional texture.
Step 6: To finish spray Biolage R.A.W. Replenish Oil-Mist to add shine and smooth out the ends.
Want to see even more ideas to transform your color for summer? Check out this Opal Color Melt and stay tuned for even more tutorials from Matrix!
