Best way to achieve this look?

[HairbyTor]

can anyone advise the best way to achieve this? Client is currently a level 9 all over.

I use Wella. Thank you

 

[AcidPerm]

How confident are you with balayage?

 

[HairbyTor]

Fairly confident and happy with the results I've had so far, but they've always been a fresh canvas, not already a high level blonde!

Would you pre pig the roots? Or would a warm brown with red in be enough?

 

[AcidPerm]

It depends on your client. I've learnt that it's always worth spending time on the consultation, especially if it's a new client.
For instance, if they're naturally about a 6 or above, they might struggle being 'dark' and panic and want to go lighter immediately (!) so I err on the side of caution and drop no lower than a 6/7 initially.
In which case, you only need to add some copper/gold (orange/yellow) tones back in.

If you're confident they want to have a darker root (especially if they're naturally a 5 or lower) then, add extra copper/red to your tint mix (depending on the instructions for the colour house you are using).

I'd probably use 3-4 colours and do a soft melt balayage so that it blends more naturally.

 

[HairbyTor]

Thank you, that's all really helpful!

 

[Fabby]

It depends on your client. I've learnt that it's always worth spending time on the consultation, especially if it's a new client.
For instance, if they're naturally about a 6 or above, they might struggle being 'dark' and panic and want to go lighter immediately (!) so I err on the side of caution and drop no lower than a 6/7 initially.
In which case, you only need to add some copper/gold (orange/yellow) tones back in.

If you're confident they want to have a darker root (especially if they're naturally a 5 or lower) then, add extra copper/red to your tint mix (depending on the instructions for the colour house you are using).

I'd probably use 3-4 colours and do a soft melt balayage so that it blends more naturally.

How do you do a balayage without lightener? Will it not bleed into each section if it's tint? Are you still free handing in largish sections are taking small slices in foils and painting a v?

 

[AcidPerm]

Have a look at some YouTube videos for balayage colour melt.
It's about careful sectioning, choosing the right colours and blending them using a smudging technique.

 

[kristianjon]

Any ideas what colour shades you would use?

 

[HairbyTor]

I used 5/01 and /34 in Wella colour touch for the roots.

This was the before and after, she wanted the brown quite far down: