Redken Shades EQ 101, Episode 3: Lowlight Formulas and Placement for Blondes

Master the art of lowlighting blondes without making them feel dark or dull. In this episode of the Shades EQ 101 Series, Redken Global Brand Ambassador Adrienne Dara breaks down her expert foil placement and specific Redken Shades EQ formulas to create a dimensional, lived-in blonde that retains its brightness. ✨ What You'll Learn: How to section for a "triangle" foil placement to maximize brightness around the face. The difference between weaving and slicing when creating dimension. Why the Shades EQ NV Series is the perfect safety net for porous blonde hair. How to formulate lowlights that add depth while keeping the overall look bright. Tips for applying Redken Flash Lift to avoid slipping foils and bleeding. 🥣 Formula Breakdown: Lightener: Redken Flash Lift + 20 Volume Pro-Oxide Developer (1:1.5 Ratio) Lowlight Formula (Interior): 07N + 07NB + Crystal Clear (Equal Parts) Zone 1 (Root) Formula: 07N + 07NB + 07M + Crystal Clear Final Global Gloss (Zones 2-3): 08NV + 010NV + 09G + Crystal Clear (Equal Parts) 📍 Chapters: 0:00 - Intro & Consultation: Keeping the "Blonde Feel" 1:41 - Lowlight Formulation Theory (N & NB Series) 3:03 - Zone 1 Formulation Strategy 4:41 - Formula Update: Why Adrienne Changed Her Mind to NV Series 6:44 - Strategic Sectioning for Blondes 14:05 - Mixing Redken Flash Lift (Thicker is Quicker!) 14:48 - Foil Application: The Sideburn & Money Piece 23:30 - The "V" Placement Technique 26:40 - Lowlighting the Interior 30:39 - Final Results & The Power of Shades EQ 🧪 Products Used: Redken Shades EQ Gloss (NV, N, NB, G, M Series) Redken Flash Lift Bonder Inside Redken Pro-Oxide Developer (20 Vol) Redken Crystal Clear 🎬 Watch & Learn More:    • Shades EQ 101      • Artistic Inspiration   🖤 Subscribe:    / @redken   💻 Redken Pro Education: https://www.redkenpro.com/ 🌟 Level Loyalty Rewards: https://www.redkenpro.com/level-loyal... 🎓 About The Educator: Adrienne Dara is a Redken Global Brand Ambassador, salon owner, and renowned educator known for her approachable and science-backed color theory. She specializes in simplifying complex formulation strategies to help stylists gain confidence behind the chair. 🎨 About Redken: For over 60 years, Redken has been the #1 professional hair brand in the US, powered by science and prescribed by pros. Pioneering the "Scientific Approach to Beauty," Redken leads the industry with ground-breaking innovation in protein science, moisture, and acidic pH balance. #redken #ShadesEQ #Lowlights #BlondeHairFormulas #HairEducation