Color How-To: Single-Session Silver

There’s always that one client who wants the most dramatic transformation in a single appointment. You know, the one that wants to go from brunette to the perfect shade of silver in one sitting? While it may seem like a tall order, it’s not impossible. To make the common request less daunting, blonde specialist Grace Joo (@colorwithgrace) shares her tips so you can master the single-session switch for the same gorgeously ashy results every time.

Get The Look

  1. Using a teasing technique, apply Schwarzkopf Professional BlondeMe Premium Care Developer 20 Volume with Product Club Pop-Up Foils. Process for 60-90 minutes, until pale yellow. Rinse and follow with Olaplex No.2. 
  2. On towel-dried hair, apply Schwarzkopf Professional BlondeMe Premium Care Developer 7 Volume + Olaplaex No.1 to areas which need more lifting. 
  3. Rinse and pre-tone with Fanola No Yellow Shampoo + Olaplex No.2
  4. Melt roots with Schwarzkopf Professional Igora 7/1 25g + 7/0 25g and apply 9/5-22 50g + 9/5-1 30g +10/1 20g + 0/99 1g to ends. 
  5. Style with Hot Tools 1 1/14 inch Curling IronKenra Dry Texture Spray 6 and Ouai Hair Oil