Sun-Kissed Brunettes: Summer Color Formulas Your Clients Crave

 

Rich with dimension, delicately balanced, these bombshell browns are strategically enhanced to deliver deep shine with natural appeal. Here, four artists use four different formulas and application techniques to achieve lust-worthy locks your clients will be begging for this summer.

The Artist
Tracey Cunningham
Celebrity Colorist and Redken Creative Consultant for Color

The Vision
“Brunettes continue to lighten up into the warmer months whether they go a little lighter on the ends or for their overall color. So many of my clients bring in photos of Minka Kelly for their hair inspiration. She has such a pretty, warm golden brown color. ”

The Formula/Application for Minka Kelly effect
Natural Level: 3, Dark Brown
Step 1: Apply all over: 2 oz. Chromatics 4Gm (4.35) + 2 oz. 10-volume Oil in Cream Developer
Step 2: Highlight with Blonde Icing Power Lift mixed with 30-volume Blonde Icing Developer in a 1:1 ratio
Step 3: Glaze with SEQ Cream 09Wn Summer Wheat


The Artist
Abraham Sprinkle
Creative Director ALFAPARF USA

The Vision
Harmonized wood-tone brunettes that balance cool and warm effects.

The Formula/Application
Base: Level 6
Formula A: ALFAPARF Evolution of Color (EOC) 7.14 with 20 volume
Formula B: ALFAPARF Evolution of Color (EOC) 6.14 with 20 volume
Alternate application of A and B in herringbone (large chevron) sections. The result will be a slight shadowing throughout the hair, and the illusion of movement and shine.

 

The Artist Philip Ferreira Artist and Educator, Clairol Professional The Vision Mix and tone to create beautiful, shimmering golden brown dimension. The Formula/Application Base color: 4N-5GN at 20 volume Through round of head, highlight with 5GN-5N and Warm Mix Tones at 20 volume.

The Artist Ian Michael Black Global Hair Color Director, Aveda The Vision This summer’s must-have color is a rich, velvety golden brunette created with deeper and lighter slices played against each other, customized for each client to deliver an expensive, sun-kissed feel. The Formula Base: Level 5 Aveda Full Spectrum Protective Permanent Crème Hair Color Natural Series: Formula A: 3N + 20 volume Formula B: 5N + 5 volume Formula C: 7N + 20 volume

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