THE NEW PRO WAY TO COVER

French BlendingTM

Don't cover greys, blend them.
Multidimensional color.
Graceful grow-out.

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FRENCH BLENDINGTM

First Blending service.

For clients experiencing their first greys.

This service offers a natural camouflaged look, without full coverage, ensuring softer regrowth.

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*: Instrumental test
**: Instrumental test on natural hair
***: Instrumental test on bleached hair

Your French Blending™ services to blend your greys gracefully.

Pre-step:

Metal Detox Pre-Treatment Spray

Neutralizes metal inside the fiber and protects it before color, balayage or lightening services.​
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Treatment Step 1:

Dia color & Developer

Demi permanent gloss color.
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Treatment Step 2:

Dia Light & Developer

No Ammonia Gloss, tone & refresh color. 
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Post-treatment Step 1:

Metal Detox Shampoo

Anti-metal cleansing cream shampoo.
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Post-treatment Step 2:

Metal Detox Mask

Professional mask for all hair types.
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Post-treatment Step 3:

Metal Detox Cream

Anti-metal high protection cream.
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First Blending service.

Get inspired for your future French Blending™ experience.

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Get ready for the ultimate Hair Transformation by L’Oréal Professionnel.

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Frequently asked questions.

  • What is French Blending™? 

    It’s a trademarked L’Oréal Professionel service that pairs innovative, unique color recipes with the new Vertical Weaving Technique to blend greys, instead of covering them. 

  • How is French Blending™ different from full grey coverage? 

    It’s a custom service pairing unique color recipes with innovative application techniques for more natural, multdimensional grey blending, rather than full grey coverage. 

  • Who is French Blending™ for? 

    For anyone seeking a natural, modern, low-maintenance approach to greys. For clients who prefer enhancing their natural tones rather than masking them. 

  • What are the three French Blending™ services available in salon?

    1. First Blending: For clients experiencing their first greys.
    Soft contrast, lowlights to add depth, blending grey clusters naturally.
    2. Retouch Blending: To maintain a blended look over time.
    Softens the grey bar, adds lighter and dimensional tones.
    3. Total Blending: For clients wanting an overall, full-head blended effect.
    A combination of balayage and color for a naturally diffused finish.

  • What products are used for French Blending™? 

    The service relies on the entire L’Oréal Professionnel color portfolio, allowing colorists to combine reflects, depth, and lightness with precision for a fully customized result.