How-To: Balayage Ambré

CUSTOMIZED COPPER
BY LAURA GIBSON
L’Oréal Professionnel Artist Laura Gibson painted this gorgeous Balayage Ambré look using INOA. Warm copper complements the cooler red violet to make this look completely personalized and gorgeous.

Step 1

FORMULATE
2 INOA SHADES
Mix equal parts INOA 5.4/5C and INOA 5.45/5CRv with 20-vol. INOA Rich Developer. Mix until smooth and creamy!

Step 2

PAINT
L’ORÉAL PROFESSIONNEL BALAYAGE
Paint triple point sections using the L’Oréal Professionnel Balayage Technique. Separate your sections with perforated plastic. Laura says be sure to ensure even saturation – especially when going lighter with INOA! Process 35 minutes.



1 SHADE BALAYAGE
BALAYAGE AMBRÉ
Turn your client’s single-process service into something special! Using 1 INOA shade, you can strategically paint pieces to pull through to refresh the color and add amazing dimension. Fantastique!

Step 1

FORMULA
APPLICATION
Apply INOA 6.23/6VG + 20-vol. INOA Rich Developer as a global new growth application. The warm and cool reflect of this rich shade will create the most natural-looking color results.

Step 2

PAINT
BALAYAGE AMBRÉ
Time to Balayage with that same beautiful shade! Paint your INOA formula on select pieces to create interesting contrast with your client’s existing color. Process 35 minutes.

Step 3

ET VOILA!
FINISH
A gorgeous service with 1 INOA shade! Finish with a Serie Expert Powermix Service and Mythic Oil Huile Originale to further enhance that incredible INOA shine.




2 SHADE BALAYAGE
BALAYAGE AMBRÉ
Take your service up a notch and paint with 2 different INOA formulations. You client will fall for the results of INOA and your personalized technique. Magnifique!

Step 1

FORMULA 1
APPLICATION
Apply INOA High Resist 5.15/5BRv + 20-vol. INOA Rich Developer as a global new growth application. This High Resist shade will do just what it says – resist fading and stay true to tone.

Step 2

FORMULA 2
APPLICATION
Prepare your next formula. Mix equal parts INOA 7.4/7C with 20-vol. INOA Rich Developer. Get ready to experience INOA Coppers – so natural and vibrant!

Step 3

PAINT
BALAYAGE AMBRÉ
Personalization is key. Paint Formula 1 & 2, alternating select pieces to create a contrast between the two reflects. Process 35 minutes.

Step 4

ET VOILA!
FINISH
An ammonia-free result with shine, conditioning, and beautiful coverage and tone. Finish with a Serie Expert Powermix Service and Mythic Oil Huile Originale to turn up the INOA shine.
 



AMMONIA-FREE TRANSFORMATION
BALAYAGE AMBRÉ
If your client is ready for a change – Balayage Ambré with INOA is the palette and technique to use! INOA’s Ammonia Free benefits and technology, coupled with the L’Oréal Professionnel Balayage Method will produce the most natural-looking results – for the transformation your client has been craving.

Step 1

FORMULA 1
APPLICATION
Apply equal parts INOA 4/4N and INOA High Resist 5.15/5BRv with 20-vol. INOA Rich Developer as a global new growth application. Cool coverage that lasts!

Step 2

FORMULA 2
APPLICATION
Prepare Formula 2. INOA 6.32/6GV + 20-vol. INOA Rich Developer. Mix until creamy.

Step 3

FORMULA 3
APPLICATION
Prepare Formula 3 – a rich, creamy, ammonia-free paste lightener. Blond Studio Platinium Plus Ammonia-Free + 20-vol. Blond Studio Nutri-Developer.

Step 4

PAINT
BALAYAGE AMBRÉ
Painting for the transformation! Paint Formulas 2 & 3, alternating select pieces to create light and shadow. This step showcases your creativity and professional difference. Process for 35 minutes. Rinse thoroughly.

Step 5

FORMULA 4
GLOSS
Finish your masterpiece with a gloss to maintain reflect and tone! Apply Formula 4 globally.

Step 6

ET VOILA!
FINISH
An ammonia-free result with shine, conditioning, and beautiful coverage and tone. Finish with a Serie Expert Powermix Service and Mythic Oil Huile Originale to turn up the INOA shine.

Photography: Courtesy of L'Oréal Professionnel