How-To: Pearly Balayage Color Trend

Written by L'Oréal Professionnel TeamMay 8, 2023

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Introducing the latest Pinterest color trend of 2023: Pearly Balayage. Just like the iridescent jewel, this new color creates a shimmery blend of blonde tones, perfect for any client wanting to make a statement with their hair this summer.

Here are the step-by-step techniques for how to perfect three pearlyage looks by L'Oréal Professionnel Artists Aubrey Harley (@aubrey_harley_pro), Jackie Epperson (@jackieepp), and Frank Diaz (@frankdiaz.colorist).

Iridescent Pearlyage

Source: Courtesy of Jackie Epperson (@jackieepp)

Formula:

Formula 1: Blond Studio Clay 7 Lightener + 40-vol. Majicreme Developer

Formula 2: iNOA 6.1/6B + 6/6N + 10-vol. iNOA Developer

Formula 3: Dia Light 9.82/9MV + 10.18/10BM + 9-vol. DIActivateur Developer

Step-By-Step:

  1. Apply full head of balayage and lowlights using Formula 1 and 2. Estimated application time: 40 minutes. Let process 35 minutes, shampoo and rinse.
  2. Apply Formula 3 for a final gloss. Let process for 10 minutes, rinse.
  3. Wash and style.

Pearly Glow Pearlyage 

Source: Courtesy of Frank Diaz (@frankdiaz.colorist)

Formula:

Formula 1:  iNOA 7.11/7BB + 8/8N + 20-vol. iNOA Developer

Formula 2: Blond Studio 9 + 30-vol. Blond Studio 9 Oil Developer

Formula 3: 7/7N 10-vol. iNOA Developer

Formula 4: Dia Light 10.82/10MV + 10-vol. iNOA Developer

Step-By-Step:

  1. Apply full head of balayage and lowlights using Formula 1 and 2. Estimated application time: 40 minutes. Let process 35 minutes, shampoo & rinse.
  2. Apply Formula 3 for a final gloss. Let process for 10 minutes, rinse.
  3. Wash and style.

Dazzling Pearlyage 

Source: Courtesy of Aubrey Harley (@aubrey_harley_pro)

Formula:

Formula 1: Majirel Cool Cover 9/9N + 12.5-vol. Majicrème Developer.

Formula 2: Blond Studio Clay 7 Lightener + 12.5-vol. Majicrème Developer.

Formula 3: Dia Light 10.18/10BM + 6-vol. DIActivateur Developer.

Step-By-Step:

  1. Apply global application using Formula 1, then apply full head of balayage using Formula 2. Global application processes 35 minutes and balayage processes for last 20 minutes of the global application. Shampoo and rinse.
  2. Apply Formula 3 for a final gloss. Let process for eight minutes, rinse.
  3. Wash and style.