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Finally nailed a consistent balayage formula after switching my lightener
I was using a standard powder bleach for years but the lift was always a bit uneven on my thicker-haired clients. Switched to the L'Oreal Blond Studio Creme Lightener last month and the difference is night and day. The cream base gives me way more control and processing time, so I can get that perfect soft blend from root to end in one go. Anyone else have a go-to lightener for dense, type 2 hair?
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sage_moore375mo ago
Ever try a 20 vol on the under layers? I mix the cream lightener with 30 vol for most of it but drop down for the thicker bits.
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terry8355mo ago
Switching from powder to cream was a game changer for me too (the control is just different). How are you handling the heat with that formula on thicker sections? I've found even with a cream, the underlayers on dense hair can process slower, so I sometimes use a lower volume there. What's your full formula mix look like, developer and all?
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james_bell5mo ago
Totally get that about the underlayers needing more time. My usual mix is the cream lightener with 20 vol all over, but on the really thick back sections I'll drop to 10 vol and just let it sit longer. It keeps the heat down and processes more evenly for me.
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brianm662mo ago
Dropping to 10 vol on the thick back sections is exactly what I do. The cream lightener with 20 vol on the mids and 10 vol on the nape gives me the most even lift without frying the ends. Letting that lower volume sit a few extra minutes handles those stubborn spots way better than cranking up the heat.
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