4. Smoky Sapphire Balayage
Overview
Rich jewel tones meet industrial metallic charcoal for an opulent, dimensional finish.
What This Idea Means
Unlike flat blue dyes, Smoky Sapphire uses multi-tonal ribboning. Dark steel grey acts as the backdrop, while vibrant sapphire and slate-blue highlights catch the light.
How to Achieve It
- Lightening: Hand-paint ribbons using a clay-based lightener, focusing on high-impact focal points around the face and crown.
- Root Application: Apply an ash-charcoal base (Level 5.11).
- Toning: Tone the lightened pieces with equal parts deep cobalt blue, titanium silver, and neutral ash toner.
Tips & Creative Variations
- Hidden Dimension: Paint the underneath nape layer two shades deeper to create visual thickness for fine hair.
- Thermal Styling: Use a thermal protectant serum before straightening with a flat iron for a glass-hair mirror finish.
