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With Blond Studio 9 you can create an effortless statement for all your blonde clients with up to 9 levels of lift in just one session! Our game-changing lightener can be used for a variety of techniques allowing an artist’s originality to be showcased. See below for all the stunning looks our L'Oréal Professionnel Artists have created using our next generation of professional lightener, Blond Studio 9!

First time using the NEW Blond Studio 9? Learn more by checking out the 9 Golden Rules with Daniel Mason-Jones to ensure a fool-proof application for beautiful blonde results!

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    POLAR GLOW

    BY BRANDON CURTIS


    “Blond Studio 9 is a lightener that every colorist must have in their tool box! It is so versatile and can be used in many different techniques.”

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    SECTION

    PREP


    Work off of the client’s natural part. Separate the front from the back using a radial parting from the top of the head to behind each ear. Begin in the back.

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    FORMULA

    MIXING


    Blond Studio 9 Lightening Powder + 30-Vol Blond Studio 9 Oil Developer 1:1 ratio

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    PAINT

    APPLICATION


    Start in the nape. Take diagonal back sections that are 1 ½ inches in thickness. Paint using a Multi-Point Technique, blurring and feathering the lightener for a soft, seamless end. Use the palm of the hand to fully saturate the ends of the hair.

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    PAINT

    APPLICATION


    In between the two diagonal sections, take a horizontal subsection to create an inverted triangle. Continue working up the back of the head. In the front quadrants, change to diagonal forward sections. Continue using a Multi-Point Technique with 1 ½ inch subsections. Continue working until finishing with the “money-piece” on the hairline.

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    FORMULA

    MIXING


    Mix DIA Light ½ 10.22 + ½ 9.1 + 9-Vol DIActivateur Developer

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    RINSE & GLOSS

    FINISH


    Process for 50 minutes. Rinse, towel dry and gloss for 10 minute or until desired coolness is achieved.

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    PRO TIP


    Respect the integrity of the hair. Only lighten the hair as much as it will let you. Even though the hair lifted beautifully, I always advise that going lighter may take more than one session.

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    FROSTY BLONDE

    BY HEATHER PSORAS


    "Blond Studio 9 is my new go to for foiling techniques. The Olicare Complex™ gives the powerful lift I am looking for, while respecting the integrity of the hair. I absolutely love working with this product and my highlight clients are happier than ever!"

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    FORMULA

    MIXING


    Blond Studio 9 Lightening Powder + 30-Vol Blonde Studio 9 Oil Developer 1:1.5 ratio

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    PAINT

    APPLICATION


    Finely weave around the back hairline and apply into a foil, feathering product up to the root. The pattern in this step is followed through the back of the head, up to the crown.

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    PAINT

    APPLICATION


    Starting on the right side, section out a 1” thick inverted triangle, taken diagonally from the right-side hairline and over to the middle of the nape. This triangle (and each after) will be painted in three separate foils.

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    FOILS

    APPLICATION


    Foil 1: Take a thin slice from the top of your inverted triangular section, finely weave a baby light and apply formula, feathering the product up to the root. Clip this foil up and out of the way.

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    FOILS

    APPLICATION


    Foil 2: Take a second weave from the section and feather the product up and farther from the root than the previous foil, then clip foil away.

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    FOILS

    APPLICATION


    Foil 3: Take the remaining hair in the triangle, tease the root and apply lightener. This same 3-foil pattern continues on the left side, and then a third inverted triangle section will be taken straight across the middle, between the first two diagonal sections. Continue this pattern up to the crown.

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    FOILS

    APPLICATION


    Foil 3-5 back to back baby lights diagonally from the front hairline, following the natural fall and parting of the individual hair pattern. The remaining sections will follow the 3-foil pattern from before, but will be take in horizontal sections, going up each side of the head, to the natural parting. Process to pale blonde.

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    FORMULA

    MIXING


    Mix 9.21 DIA Light + 9-Vol DIActivateur Developer

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    RINSE & GLOSS

    FINISH


    After rinsing and shampooing thoroughly, apply the formula to towel-dried hair. Process for 2-10 minutes.

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    PRO TIP


    I am blown away by the amazing results I can achieved with Blond Studio 9! I’ve never loved a lightener so much. The creamy consistency is fantastic to work with and the lift is powerful, yet gentle on the hair.

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    SUGARED BISCOTTI

    BY TARA FAYE BRZYCKI


    “The consistency and acceleration with Blond Studio 9 is amazing!”

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    FORMULA

    MIXING


    Mix 6/6N DIA Richesse + 15-Vol DIActivateur Developer

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    PAINT

    APPLICATION


    Apply the formula as a global retouch.

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    SECTION

    PREP


    Part the hair into 3 large diagonal back sections, letting the first section be the largest.

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    FORMULA 1

    MIXING


    Blond Studio 9 Lightening Powder + 20-Vol Blond Studio 9 Oil Developer

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    FORMULA 2

    MIXING


    Mix DIA Richesse 6/6N + 9-Vol DIActivateur Developer

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    PAINT

    HIGHLIGHTS & LOWLIGHTS


    Alternate formula 1 (highlights) and formula 2 (lowlights) through the whole first section, and then section 2 above it. On the third top section of the diagonal back use formula 1 and paint two light pieces, then right beside it paint one lowlight, finishing these steps through the entire top section. Process for about 15 minutes.

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    FORMULA

    MIXING


    Mix DIA Light 9.13 + 6-Vol DIActivateur Developer

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    RINSE & GLOSS

    FINISH


    Rinse out all color thoroughly and then gloss at the bowl in the crown of her head working your way through the mids, then ends. Let the gloss process for 7 minutes before rinsing. Shampoo using Luo Post Shampoo following with Vitamino Color and then Powermix Color to lock in the color.

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    PRO TIP


    Always consider the clients hair when choosing your developer, the fast action allows you to choose a less invasive developer to help keep your clients integrity of the hair to remain healthy.

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    SOMBRE BALAYAGE

    BY JENNIFER MACDOUGALL


    “Blond Studio 9 is a game changer! Incredible quick results in a short amount of time. I have used Blonde Studio 9 for balayage and it glides on the hair like a dream. So easy to work with and brilliant lightening. This is a must have in your salon.”

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    SECTION

    PREP


    Section the hair in 4 zig zag sections at nape, below parietal ridge, top and fringe.

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    FORMULA

    MIXING


    Blond Studio 9 Lightening Powder + 30-Vol Blond Studio 9 Oil Developer

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    PAINT

    APPLICATION


    Starting at the nape use the formula to Balayage in zones 2-3 only. Continue with this zig zag pattern working up from the nape to crown, then sides and top until all sections are complete

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    PAINT

    APPLICATION


    Section fringe area into 3 horizontal areas, paint micro Balayage pieces starting on bottom section. Process hair to until reaching a yellow undercoat.

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    FORMULA

    MIXING


    Mix 9.11 DIA Light + 9-Vol DIActivateur Developer

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    RINSE & GLOSS

    FINISH


    Rinse thoroughly and gloss hair with formula. Process to desired level, up to 20 minutes. Rinse, shampoo with L’Oréal Professionnel Post Color Shampoo & finish with desired POWER MIX service.

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    PRO TIP


    Use a face shield (used for cutting fringes) to help keep hair in a natural fall!

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    FRENCH BALAYAGE

    FREEHAND TECHNIQUE


    Application: 1 Point Technique Timing: Up to 50 min

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    SECTION

    PREP


    Establish a profile parting, then an ear to ear parting to create 4 total section.

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    FORMULA

    MIXING


    Blond Studio 9 Lightening Powder + 30 Volume Blond Studio 9 Oil Developer 1:1 ratio.

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    BALAYAGE

    APPLICATION


    Start applying the Balayage with 30-Volume Blond Studio 9 Oil Developer, from the lowest part of the sides, with the “1-point technique” (diagonal application). Use a board for the ends and saturating with more product than in the lengths. Continue this application throughout the crown and sides. Process up to 50 minutes or until desired level of lift is achieved.

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    FORMULA

    MIXING


    Mix DIA Light 9.13 and 9 Volume DIActivateur Developer 1:1.5 ratio.

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    MID-LENGTH & ENDS

    GLOSS


    Apply the DIA Light gloss with a brush over the lightened hair. Massage the product into the hair for a better penetration and process for 2-10 Minutes.

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    RINSE & TREAT

    FINISH


    Wet, emulsify, rinse and shampoo once with L’Oréal Professionnel LUO Post Shampoo. Condition and preserve color radiance with Serie Expert Vitamino A-OX conditioner.

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    FRENCH BALAYAGE

    ENCLOSED


    USE EXCLUSIVELY with L’Oréal Professionnel foils only Application: Multi-Points Technique Timing: Up to 50 min

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    SECTION

    PREP


    Comb and section the hair from ear to ear. Subdivide the hair in the back part of the head by the occipital bone.

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    FORMULA

    MIXING


    Mix Blond Studio 9 Lightening Powder + 30 Volume Blond Studio 9 Oil Developer 1:1.5 ratio

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    HIGHLIGHTS

    APPLICATION


    Using L’Oréal Professionnel foils for separation and control, begin to Balayage the hair using the “multi-point technique” for each section while approaching the roots. Paint multi-point sections, in foils all over the head until the crown. Process up to 50 minutes or until desired level of lift is achieved.

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    FORMULA

    MIXING


    Mix DIA Light 9.02 and 9 Volume DIActivateur Developer 1:1.5 ratio

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    MID-LENGTH & ENDS

    GLOSS


    Apply the DIA Light gloss with a brush over the lightened hair. Massage the product into the hair for a better penetration and process for 2-10 Minutes.

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    RINSE & TREAT

    FINISH


    Wet, emulsify, rinse and shampoo once with L’Oréal Professionnel LUO Post Shampoo. Condition and preserve color radiance with Serie Expert Vitamino A-OX conditioner.

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    GLOBAL TECHNIQUE


    Application: Global Application Timing: Up to 50 min

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    SECTION

    PREP


    Establish a profile parting, then an ear to ear parting to create 4 total sections.

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    FORMULA

    MIXING


    Mix Blond Studio 9 Lightening Powder + 20 volume Blond Studio 9 Oil Developer 1:2 ratio

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    ROOTS

    APPLICATION


    Apply as a global application at the regrowth area.

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    FORMULA

    MIXING


    Mix Blond Studio 9 Lightening Powder + 30 Volume Blond Studio 9 Oil Developer 1:3 ratio

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    MID-LENGTH & ENDS

    GLOSS


    Apply evenly to mid-lengths and ends. Process up to 50 minutes or until desired level of lift is achieved.

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    FORMULA

    MIXING


    Mix DIA Light 9.01 and 9 Volume DIActivateur Developer 1:1.5 ratio

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    MID-LENGTH & ENDS

    GLOSS


    Apply the DIA Light gloss with a brush over the lightened hair. Massage the product into the hair for a better penetration and process for 2-10 Minutes.

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    RINSE & TREAT

    FINISH


    Wet, emulsify, rinse and shampoo once with L’Oréal Professionnel LUO Post Shampoo. Condition and preserve color radiance with Serie Expert Vitamino A-OX conditioner.

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