How-To: French Balayage

Written by L'Oréal Professionnel TeamFeb 13, 2020

Read time 5 min

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SECTION PREP 
Begin sectioning the hair at the occipital bone extending to the temple 
 
FORMULA MIXING 

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L'Oreal Professionnel French Balayage Hand Painted | SalonCentric
PAINT APPLICATION
Using the formula begin to paint single points in diagonal back subsections. Following the shape of the head, continue painting in diagonal back subsections spaced 1.5 inches apart. Brick layering single points to the crown.

L'Oreal Professionnel French Balayage Profile View | SalonCentric
PAINT APPLICATION 
In the crown, evaluate the whirl pattern and paint select strands using multi point application, keeping hair in natural fall. In the front sections, keep painting diagonal back subsections, 1 inch apart and pivot to horizontal parting at the recession. 

PAINT APPLICATION 
Repeat on opposite side. In the part, take 1 inch subsections and paint using multi point application. Process hair until reaching a pale yellow undercoat.
 
FINISH RINSE & GLOSS 
Rinse thoroughly and gloss hair with formula. Process to desired level, between 2-20 minutes. 
Rinse, shampoo with L’Oréal Professionnel Post Color Shampoo and finish with desired POWER MIX service. 

L'Oreal Professionnel French Balayage Sebastian Langman-Kirtley | SalonCentric
PRO TIP
“Over direct the hair back along the hairline to add brightness and dimension to the face frame.” - Sebastian Langman-Kirtley, L'Oreal Professionnel Artist
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