Smoked Marshmallow is picking up steam!

What is it, exactly? The technique—courtesy of Bakersfield, California–based colorist Megan Martinez—starts with medium-brown roots and lighter ends. From there, she blends highlights and lowlights using horizontal and diagonal placement to achieve the softest root blend.  

Stormie Roberts Hair

This is a great way to go blonde without bleaching your entire head and the need for monthly color maintenance is a thing of the past!  This creamy color works with your regrowth to extend time between appointments.  The flawless melting of warm chocolate to caramel to vanilla is a delicious way to go blonde and protect the integrity of your hair.   

Shear Brilliance by Alaina

For a look similar to that above, this formula would be a starting point. 

APPLICATION:

Apply formulas 1-3 as a full head highlight using foils in a horizontal to diagonal pattern.  Depending on your starting point and desired result, do 2/3 of your foils using formula 1 with formulas 2 and 3 accounting for the remaining 1/3 of the foils.  Process until formula 1 has lifted hair to a level 10.  Remove foils, shampooo and tone with formula 4 for 5 minutes.  Maintain the marshmallow white with a purple shampoo as needed.  

Formulas (on natural level 7)

1. Goldwell Silklift with 6% lotion

2. Goldwell Topchic 1 part 8BA + 1 part 8B with 6% lotion

3. Goldwell Colorance Lowlights 6-7 Warm with Lowlight Lotion

4. Goldwell Colorance Express Toning 2 parts 10 Champagne + 1 part Creme with Toning Lotion