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MATRIX Artist, Adam Ciaccia, created 5 NEW

Blushing Blondes looks. He shared with us all of

his favorite formulas, techniques and hacks to

creating beautiful Blushing Blondes.

Adam CiacciaSIGNATURE LOOKS BY

LIGHTEN➻

lightmaster

Lifts up to 8 levels

Eliminates warm, yellow

undertones

Conditioning Pantehnol,

which aids in moisture retention

BLONDE TOOL BOX

COLOR➻

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color sync

Metallics

Watercolors

5 N EW Blushing Blondes looks!

total results re-bond

Maleic Acid + Citric Acid +

Taurine combine to create

the new feel of repaired hair

Hair is manageable and

lightweight

CARE

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bond ultim8

Protects bonds

Maintains expected lift

Helps prevent breakage

Deeply nourishes

PROTECT

Artist

PALETTE

10A

SPA

SPN

SPV

8A

8GC

7CC+

8V

8P

10V

10P

pink quartz coral peach

sapphire bluesheer bronze silver grey

moss greenberry violetrose gold

smokey lilac

blushing For All Your Blonding Needs

LOOK

01 

Formula A: Color Sync Smokey Lilac (10 vol)

Formula B: Color Sync Clear 30g + Smokey Lilac 10g

(10 vol)

Formula C: Color Sync SPV 20g + Clear 15g + Silver

Grey 5g (10 vol)

Don't forget to add Bond Ultim8 Step 1!

Create three triangle shape sections along the

occipital bone.

Section the remaining hair into four quadrants.

Starting in the triangle sections apply Formula

A to the regrowth and apply Formula B to the

mid‑lengths and the ends.

Next, in the remaining four quadrants, apply

Formula A to the regrowth and melt Formula C to

the mid‑lengths and the ends.

Process for 20 minutes and rinse well.

Apply Bond Ultim8 Step 2 and process for 10‑20

minutes. (apply little clock image next to this

text on left side)

Rinse thoroughly. Shampoo and condition using

Total Results Color Obsessed range.

Section

Color Application

Color Formula

RECOMMENDED FOR THIS LOOK:

Style Link Volume Builder Mousse

Style Link Turbo Dryer Blow Dry Spray

Shaping

Styling

STEP 1

With a natural part in place, create a perimeter

length line.

STEP 2

Isolate the hair into 3 sections as shown. Elevate

vertical subsections at a 45 degree angle from the

hairline to the base of the crown, and along the

parietal ridge.

STEP 3

In the back top section, cut at 45 degree vertical

subsections following the round of the head.

STEP 4

Continue 45 degree vertical subsection throughout

the top front section to the parietal ridge.

STEP 5

Point cut to remove weight and add texture.

Mocha02 

LOOK

Formula A: Light Master (20 vol)

Formula B: Light Master + Freehand Additive (20 vol)

Formula C: Color Sync 5MM + Berry Violet (10 vol)

Formula D: 1:1 Color Sync SPV + 10MM (10 vol)

Don't forget to add Bond Ultim8 Step 1!

Section the hair in four quadrants

Beginning at the nape and using horizontal sections,

micro‑weave each section. Apply Formula A starting

at the regrowth and feathering to the scalp.

Freehand underneath and between foils using

Formula B through the mid‑lengths and the ends.

Continue this pattern through out the head.

Process for up to 50 minutes. Rinse well, shampoo

with Instacure and blow dry.

Re‑section the hair into four quadrants.

Beginning at the nape, apply Formula C to the

regrowth and apply Formula D to the mid‑

lengths and the ends. Continue this pattern

through the entire head.

Process for 20 minutes and then rinse well.

Apply Bond Ultim8 Step 2 and process for 10‑20

minutes. Rinse, shampoo and condition with

Total Results Moisture Me.

MASTERY POINT: Keep a damp towel on your

station and be sure to wipe your gloves in

between colors.

Section

Pre-Lighten

Color Application

Color Formula

RECOMMENDED FOR THIS LOOK:

Total Results Rock It Texture Sea Salt Spray

Style Link Volume Builder Mousse

Shaping

Styling

STEP 1

Using no tension, cut a straight fringe across the

eye brows.

Mastery Point: segregate the hair between the

outer corners of the eyebrows to prevent from

cutting too deep.

STEP 2

Comb the hair to a natural fall, gather the hair

between the shoulder blades and cut straight across

STEP 3

Connect the 2 sides to the perimeter by cutting with

the center of the shears to create s soft line. 

STEP 4

Slide cut from the corner of the mouth to the

perimeter.

STEP 5

Deep point cut to add texture and movement.

PinkLOOK

03 

*Available September 2018.

Formula A: Light Master (20 vol)

Formula B: 6:1 Socolor Cult Clear 30g + Flamenco

Fuschia* 5g (20 vol).

Don't forget to add Bond Ultim8 Step 1!

Section the hair in four quadrants.

Use Formula A for a retouch application.

Rinse and shampoo with Instacure.

Section

Pre-Lighten

Color Formula

Apply Formula B globally. Rinse thoroughly.

Apply Bond Ultim8 Step 2 for

10‑20 minutes.

Rinse thoroughly.

Shampoo and condition using Total Results

Color Obsessed.

Color Application

RECOMMENDED FOR THIS LOOK:

Total Results Curl Me Please Lotion

Style Link Style Fixer Finishing Spray

Shaping

Styling

Fade sides out start in temple area and work it

down into quite a low fade in the back.

The reason being we want to have as much

length as we can and exploit the ends for when

we apply the color

Not sure of product size?

Rose’ LOOK

04 

Formula A: Light Master (20 vol)

Formula B: Color Sync Rose Gold 20g (10 vol)

Formula C: Color Sync Rose Gold 20g + Clear 10g (10 vol)

Formula D: Color Sync Clear 20g + Rose Gold 10g (10 vol)

Formula E: Color Sync Clear 30g + Rose Gold 10g

(10 vol) Vol

Don't forget to add Bond Ultim8 Step 1!

SectionSection the hair in four quadrants.

Using a virgin application. Start at the nape working

toward the top. Apply Formula A to mid lengths

and ends first using foil to isolate the sections.

Process for up to 50 minutes until a pale yellow

natural underlying pigment is achieved.

Rinse and shampoo with Instacure.

Apply Formula A to re‑growth. Process for 35 mins.

Pre-Lighten

Resection the hair into four quadrants.

First, apply Formula B To the undercut. Apply Formula

C from regrowth to ends in the back two quadrants.

In the two front sections, apply Formula D to

mid‑lengths. Then apply Formula E to remaining

mid‑lengths and ends. Rinse thoroughly.

Rinse thoroughly. Apply Bond Ultim8 Step 2 for

10‑20 minutes.

Shampoo and condition using Total Results Color

Obsessed Range.

Color Application

Color Formula

RECOMMENDED FOR THIS LOOK:

Style Link Smooth Setter

Style Link Volume Fixer

Shaping

Styling

STEP 1

Using no tension, cut a straight fringe across the

eye brows.

STEP 2

Comb the hair to a natural fall, gather the hair

to the center of the back of the neck and cut

straight across.

STEP 3

Connect the two sides by matching the perimeter

by overdirecting the hair behind the ear.

STEP 4

Deep point cut to add texture and movement.

PeachyLOOK

05 

Formula A: Light Master (20 vol)

Formula B: Color Sync Clear 20g + 8CG 20g +

Coral Peach 5g (10 vol)

Formula C: Bond Ultim8 Step 2

Formula D: Color Sync 8CG 30g + 7CG 2g (10 vol)

Don't forget to add Bond Ultim8 Step 1!

Apply Formula A globally at the regrowth.

Rinse thoroughly and shampoo with Instacure.

Create a triangle section at the fringe.

Section the remaining hair into four quadrants.

Apply Formula A to all four quadrants globally.

In the traingle section, use a micro weave and

in a traditional foil pattern, rotate between

Formulas C and D, in that order.

Apply Bond Ultim8 Step 2 for 10‑20

minutes.

Rinse thoroughly.

Shampoo and Condition hair with Total Results

High Amplify.

Section the hair in four quadrants.

Section

Pre-Lighten

Color Application

Color Formula

RECOMMENDED FOR THIS LOOK:

Style Link Volume Fixer Volumising Hairspray

Style Link Texture Builder Messy Finish Spray

Style Link Matte Definer Beach Clay

Shaping

Styling

STEP 1

Create a strong zig zag section one inch below the

parietal ridge. 

STEP 2

Using vertical subsections, using slight tension,

cut to one finger length throughout the entire

bottom section.

Mastery point: work with soft tension in your fingers

to help create softness. ( We call this a collapsed

layer technique ) rather than an undercut.

STEP 3

Create a top section perimeter across the middle of

the ear, through to the occipital bone. Continue until

all the hair is the same length.

STEP 4

Create a “w” section at the fringe, take triangle

section and comb up to the middle. Cut downward

to create texture and not remove length.

STEP 5

Twist the sides of the fringe and blunt cut.

h a c k (noun)

a smarter, faster & more efficient

way to achieve a desired result.

THE DO'S & DON'TS

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The most important thing to know when

lightening and blonding is not to overlap your

lightener onto previously lightened hair.

The pre‑tone is everything! When you pre‑tone

you avoid guessing your end result & ensure you

start with a clean canvas.

Some favorite Matrix artist pre‑toners are your

Total Result Brass Off Mask, or Color Sync Sheer

Pastels Range.

It’s very important for dark hair going light, not

to blast the hair with high level of peroxide.

Have a consultation and be aware of any

previous chemical processes.

DO: Avoid Breakage

DO: Pre Tone

DONT: Over Process

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Blondes are basically a blank canvas, expand the

horizon and tap into some of the Matrix Color

Sync Watercolors for fun shades. These can also

be mixed with Clear for a less vibrant result.

When lightening, use cotton to separate between

sections to ensure no bleeding or overlapping occurs.

Always use Bond Ultim8 in your lightener formulas.

This will protect the bonds & help prevent breakage.

Bond Ultim8 is a staple in every colorist kit.

DO: Play with Color

DO: Keep It Clean

DO: Protect

A highlight without a glaze is like a diamond without

its sparkle. Be sure to complete your blonde with a

glossy finish. Color Sync 8P, 10P and 10V are some

of the Matrix artists favourite shades.

DONT: Leave It Unfinished

#HAIRHACK

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LIGHT & BREEZY

Everyday makeup for blondes should be light and natural.

Beige or pink eyeshadow, rosy blush and neutral lipstick it is!

NOT TOO HARSH

Avoid black mascara and use medium brown instead.

THE COOLER BLONDE

Stick with cool colors when picking makeup. Green, taupe and

silver are fantastic picks for the eyes. Stay away from copper

and bronze.

TO THE BLONDE THAT’S WARM

For the honey and caramel blondes with golden skin, grab a

cherry red lipstick or shades with flicks of gold. Fairer honey

blondes have a lot of versatility and can wear almost any color,

though orange and blue‑reds will look better than a true red!

GOLDEN AND STRAWBERRY GODDESS

Play up your eyes with warm shades of purple. Peachy lipstick

is always a safe bet!

DON’T BE SHY

You don’t have to shy away from smokey eye make‑up for

the evening. Smokey eyes look good even for platinum

blondes. You should, however, use brown or dark gray

instead of black eyeshadow.

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