Busy beauty professionals always need more ‘go-to’ balayage color formulas. Those dependable fail safe recipes that bring victorious high fives from ever grateful clients. Redken Shades EQ demi-permanent has over 100 shade formulations to refine any base color or undertone to color perfection!
Mastering the art of toning allows your true artistry to shine and sets you apart from the rest! Shades EQ acidic properties is best for toning after a lightening service. It offers gentle processing for outstanding condition and shine. There is no need to worry about banding or regrowth as Shades EQ does not lift.
Create unique custom shades for every client whether they are looking for ultra light platinum blonde, brighter copper, or creamy caramel balayage. Every balayage shade is possible with Shades EQ!
We’ve collected some amazing balayage formulas from the industry’s top influencers! These award-winning artists are followed by thousands of beauty professionals. Their work is recognized by industry feeds such as BTC – Behind the Chair, Top 30 Under 30, and Modern Salon’s Top 100 Stylist/Colorists. Watch for a pop-up to download a printable version of these formulas as you scroll.
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PLATINUM BALAYAGE
* Prelighten to ultra pale yellow using your desired balayage foiling technique before application of Gloss zones 2-3 formula.
Root Shadow with Shades EQ Gloss:
0.5oz (15ml) 06N
0.5oz (15ml) 07N
0.5oz (15ml) 07M
1.5oz (45ml) SEQ Processing Solution
*Prelighten if necessary to level 7/8
*Tone Zones 2-3 with Shades EQ Gloss:
1oz (30ml) 010N
1oz (30ml) 010GI
0.25oz (7.5ml) 010VV
2.25oz (67ml) Shades EQ Processing Solution.
COPPER BALAYAGE
*Pre-lighten to level 8 undertone using your desired balayage foiling technique before application of Gloss Zones 1-3 formula.
Tone Zones 1-3 with Shades EQ Gloss:
1oz (30ml) 07CC
1oz (30ml) 09NW
2oz (60ml) Shades EQ Processing Solution.
BEIGE BALAYAGE
*Pre-lighten to level 9 undertone using your desired balayage foiling technique before application of Gloss Zones 2-3 formula.
Tone Zone 1 with Shades EQ Gloss:
1oz (30ml) 06N
1oz (30ml) 05NA
2oz (60ml) SEQ Processing Solution
*Tone Zones 2-3 with Shades EQ Gloss:
0.25oz (7.5ml) 07P
1oz (30ml) 08V
1oz (30ml) 08GI
2.25oz (67ml) Shades EQ Processing Solution.
CREME BALAYAGE
*Pre-lighten to pale yellow using your desired balayage foiling technique before application of Gloss Zones 1-3 formula.
Tone Zones 1-3 with Shades EQ Gloss:
0.5oz (15ml) 010VV
0.5oz (15ml) 09V
0.5oz (15ml) 09NB
0.5oz (15ml) 09T
2oz (60ml) Shades EQ Processing Solution.
PEARL BALAYAGE
* Prelighten to ultra pale yellow using your desired balayage foiling technique before application of Gloss zones 1-3 formula.
Tone Zones 1-3 with Shades EQ Gloss:
1oz (30ml) 09V
1oz (30ml) 09P
1oz (30ml) 000 Crystal Clear
3oz (90ml) SEQ Processing Solution.
CARAMEL BALAYAGE
*Pre-lighten to level 9 undertone using your desired balayage foiling technique before application of Gloss Zones 2-3 formula.
Tone Zone 1 with Shades EQ Gloss:
1oz (30ml) 06ABn
1oz (30ml) 06WG
2 oz (60ml) Shades EQ Processing Solution.
*Tone Zones 2-3 with Shades EQ Gloss:
1oz (30ml) 08GG
1oz (30ml) 08WG
10z (30ml) 08C
3oz (90ml) Shades EQ Processing Solution.
BUTTERSCOTCH BALAYAGE
*Pre-lighten to level 8 undertone using your desired balayage foiling technique before application of Gloss Zones 1-3 formula.
Tone Zones 1-3 with Shades EQ Gloss:
1oz (30ml) 06NB
1oz (30ml) 07NW
2oz (60ml) SEQ Processing Solution.
SUNKISSED BALAYAGE
*Pre-lighten to pale yellow using your desired balayage foiling technique before application of Gloss Zones 1-3 formula.
Tone Zones 1-3 with Shades EQ Gloss:
1oz (30ml) 07GB
1oz (30ml) 010VV
2 oz (60ml) Shades EQ Processing Solution.
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