MOOD Creative Director, Tracey Ann Smith gives us her step-by-step on creating the ultimate summer blonde.
Step 1
- All over colour applied using MOOD Highlift Blondes Colour Creams: 12.71 +13.72 + 12%, 60 minutes development time.
- Addmino-18 step 0 Hair Reborn Elixir was used to repair the hair pre-chemical treatment.
Step 2
- Full head highlights in Paper Not Foil using MOOD Blue Bleach Powder which lifts up to 7 tones + 3% for clean level 10 lift, 30-minute development time.
Step 3
- Moody Toner 928 + 1.5% applied at basin, 20-minute development time. Ratio 1-3 5.
- The full Addmino-18 system applied to protect the hair throughout the colouring process.
Step 4
- Hair was prepped for styling using MOOD Hairstyling Bodyguard Lifting Mist, Addmino-18
- Hair Reborn Leave-In Treatment and MOOD Hairstyling Bodyguard Heat Defender Spray to add volume and hydration to the hair before heated styling, in addition to heat protection.
Step 5
- Hair was then blow-dried to add lift at the roots, body throughout the hair and to give the hair a smooth finish.
Step 6
- Hair extensions were added into the hair, supplied by Remi Cachet, to provide the hair with further volume.
Following colour:
Step 7
The hair was then styled with a large barrel tong all over flat wind to provide the hair with a more undone yet sleek finish, being left to set using MOOD Hairstyling Bodyguard Extra Strong Hairspray.
Step 8
The hair was then gently combed out to provide softness and finished with the MOOD Hairstyling Bodyguard Shield & Shine Spray to illuminate the beautiful new blonde hue and to give the waves a polished finish free from frizz.
Finished look following all styling:
Finished image credits:
Hair: Tracey Ann Smith, MOOD Creative Director, assisted by the MOOD Lifestyle Team
Styling: Magdelena Jacobs
Skin: Meg Lindow
Photographer: Phil Lynam