French Balayage Technique using Blond Studio Clay

HOW TO: FREEHAND FRENCH BALAYAGE TECHNIQUE

Master the art of the classic, seamless French Balayage to refresh grown-out colour with total technical confidence.

Level: Intermediate
Investment: FREE

Who is the ideal student?

• Colourists wanting to master freehand painting for a natural finish
• Stylists seeking to refresh grown-out balayage with seamless blending
• Professionals looking to understand the role of warm tones in creating dimension

Course Description: Join Jonnie McKinnon from L’Oréal Professionnel for a masterclass in the Freehand French Balayage. This tutorial demonstrates how to use Blond Studio Clay to refresh a grown-out look with soft, hand-painted placement. Learn the strategic sectioning and application choices needed to create a sophisticated, lived-in blonde. The look is finished with a bespoke Dia Light gloss (8.23 and 10.32), highlighting the importance of using golden tones to complement skin tone and add high-shine dimension.

Learning Objectives: To master the professional freehand application of clay lightener and the technical formulation of warm-toned glosses for a natural French Balayage result.

Skills Covered:

• Clay Painting: Mastering the consistency and tension of Blond Studio Clay
• Strategic Sectioning: Mapping the head for a seamless refresh
• Placement Choice: Where to paint for maximum impact and soft regrowth
• Tonal Customisation: Using Dia Light 8.23 and 10.32 for bespoke warmth
• Dimension Building: Balancing light and shade to complement skin tones

Your Instructor: Jonnie McKinnon
L’Oréal Professionnel Education expert specialising in advanced colour techniques and French Balayage.

Learning Style: Online Video Tutorial

Pre-requisites: Basic Balayage Knowledge

Certification: Digital Participation Certificate available upon completion.