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Yesterday’s transformation ✨

This gorgeous curl transformation was created using ammonia-free bleach and foam paper highlights — a gentle highlighting technique that helps support even processing while respecting the curl pattern and keeping the curls beautifully intact.

To achieve this lift on her naturally very dark hair, I used Organic Colour Systems Blue Bleach with 30 volume cream developer along with an Olaplex to help maintain the integrity of the curls throughout the lightening process. Treatment No. 2 was applied directly at the sink after processing for added softness and support.

The final result is this rich, dimensional copper blend with warmth, shine, and movement — not a flat blonde, but healthy-looking lived-in colour that complements her curls beautifully. 🔥🧡

Swipe for the before ➡️

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For the chemical geeks asking for the details — here you go 👇

This transformation was created using Natasha fast colour technology with a total processing time of approximately 10 minutes for the colour itself. Full appointment time ran just over an hour, including cut, curl shaping, styling, and finish.

Formula:
• 15g 8.3
• 15g 10.32
• 5g 7.44
• 30 volume developer

Highlights were done using my Pintura-inspired curl highlighting technique. Instead of traditional foils, I used paper/toilet paper separation between curl sections. This allows for a softer, gentler processing method on curls without compressing the curl pattern tightly inside foil packets.

The goal was dimensional gray blending while maintaining curl integrity and movement.

No ammonia-heavy bleach process, no harsh foil compression, and yes — this truly was a fast colour service.

And before anyone asks… no, I was not “scissor happy.” The cut was minimal and intentional to enhance the curl shape and support the colour placement ✂️

Healthy curls, dimension, movement, and soft gray blending ✔️

She stopped colouring, embraced her natural silver, and focused on bringing her waves back to life. The difference isn’t just the colour — it’s the health, softness, movement, and definition.

No more fighting texture. No more chasing root touch-ups every few weeks. Just learning how to work with her natural hair instead of against it.

There’s still a little bit of old dye left to grow out, but honestly…look how far she’s come already. Silver waves for the win. 🤍

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This client came in with grown-out blonde, natural grey, and years of contrast throughout the hair. The goal wasn’t to “cover” the grey — it was to blend it in a softer, lower-maintenance way while keeping dimension and respecting the curl pattern.

We focused on:
• soft grey transitions
• reducing harsh grow-out lines
• keeping brightness without looking stripy
• curl-friendly placement
• hydration + definition after colour

The after result gives her a more intentional silver blend while still feeling bright and natural in curls.

Grey blending on curls is so different than straight hair because every curl reflects light differently and too much ash can make curls look flat or muddy fast.

Curly grey transformations are becoming some of my favourite projects 🤍

Before: bulky, undefined grey
After: soft shape + natural movement

Key shift:

→ clarified hard water buildup

→ oil-free leave-in + water (3 oz water / 1 tsp leave-in) as a primer

→ removed weight instead of adding product and used a Tangle Teaser style brush every step

Sometimes it’s not more product—it’s better hydration

Got it—that detail actually makes this way more interesting and niche. Here’s a revised Reddit post that highlights her preference (and positions you as someone who gets it):

Before ➡️ After
This client didn’t want “perfect curls.”
She loves undefined texture, functional frizz, and volume—so the goal wasn’t to smooth or overly polish anything.
Instead, we focused on grey blending + light diffusion of colour to enhance what her hair already does naturally.
I used a foil-free highlight technique with toilette paper so the lightener processes more gently (no trapped heat), which helps keep the integrity of the curl pattern and that airy, voluminous feel.
✨ What we aimed for:
Break up heavy grey contrast without erasing it
Keep the natural expansion/frizz (not shrink it down)
Add soft dimension so the volume looks intentional, not dull
Avoid that over-defined, “too done” curl look
Grey hair tends to be drier + more wiry, and honestly… that can work with volume instead of against it when you stop trying to tame it.
This is one of those cases where “frizz” = texture + fullness, not a problem to fix.
Curious—are you team defined curls or team volume + controlled chaos?

Used Organic Colour System Blue Bleach
30 volume developer
No toner. Keeps the natural grey hair natural.

Styled with oil-free Just Styling Cream and Jelly.

No foils. No harsh lines. No constant root touch-ups.

Just gradual grey blending using a freehand lightening approach that lets the natural pattern do its thing.

The goal wasn’t to “fix” the grey — it was to make it look intentional, soft, and easy to maintain.

Used organic bleach and developer Pintura method—no cap and no foils. Toilet paper is used between layers to gently process the chemicals used.

First gray transition session on a client with a mix of challenges:

Starting point:

strong underlying gold throughout

distinct copper band from previous root touch-ups

fragile mid-lengths (history of repeated toning vs lifting)

Approach:

1. Pre-treatment

Revamp protein treatment to reinforce before chemical work

goal: even out porosity + reduce risk through mid-lengths

2. Neutralization strategy

worked with an ash/blue-violet base to cancel both gold + copper

kept formulation sheer and controlled to avoid over-grabbing on porous areas

avoided heavy ash load to prevent matte/flat result

3. Band correction

treated the band as a separate zone

slight shift in formulation + timing to break the warmth without overprocessing surrounding hair

4. Bond support

Olaplex throughout the service for structural integrity

Result:

soft, blended gray transition

warmth neutralized without muddiness

mid-lengths held up (no collapse, no over-deposit)

Timing: ~4.5 hours

Honestly, I prepped her for a 2–3 session correction because of the banding + fragility, but this was one of those rare cases where the hair responded perfectly and we hit her inspo in one go.