"Lite brite" -inspired hair, the ultimate nostalgia-inducing ‘do with a twist, is hair that glows in the dark! When placed under a black light, this hair painted masterpiece actually lights up.
Pravana's 2016 Show Us Your Vivids contest winner, Neal Malek, created this look, reminiscent of the classic '80’s toy with a modern, edgy twist. Using an electric combo of Pravana Neons and Vivids, Malek transforms makeup artist and influencer, Ashley Wagner, into a rainbow dream—no batteries required.
GET THE LOOK:
Color Formulas
1: 85g Vivids Black + 15g Vivids Violet
2: 20g Vivids Black + 80g Vivids Silver
3: 90g Vivids Silver + ½ Drop Vivids Violet + 1g Vivids Black
4: 50g Neon Green + 10g Pastels Blissful Blue + 30g Neon Yellow
5: 60g Vivids Clear + 10g Neon Green + 10g Neon Yellow
6: 30g Pastels Pretty in Pink + 40g Pastels Too Cute Coral + 5g Neon Pink + 10g Neon Orange
7: Pastels Blissful Blue
TECHNIQUE:
- Pre-lighten hair to a Level 9 with Pure Light Power Lightener.
- Section the hair.
- Starting at the nape, apply Vivids Formula 1 at the root and Formula 2 from the rooted color down to the ends.
- 1: 85g Vivids Black + 15g Vivids Violet
- 2: 20g Vivids Black + 80g Vivids Silver
- Work your way up the head in 2-inch sections. The next section is colored as follows:
- Root – Formula 1: 85g Vivids Black + 15g Vivids Violet
- Formula 2: 20g Vivids Black + 80g Vivids Silver
- PASTELS Blissful Blue
- Formula 6: 30g Pastels Pretty in Pink + 40g Pastels Too Cute Coral + 5g Neon Pink + 10g Neon Orange
- PASTELS Blissful Blue
- Formula 2: 20g Vivids Black + 80g Vivids Silver
- Formula 1: 85g Vivids Black + 15g Vivids Violet
- In the next section, color the hair as follows:
- Root – Formula 1: 85g Vivids Black + 15g Vivids Violet
- Formula 2: 20g Vivids Black + 80g Vivids Silver
- Formula 4: 50g Neon Green + 10g Pastels Blissful Blue + 30g Neon Yellow
- Formula 5: 60g Vivids Clear + 10g Neon Green + 10g Neon Yellow
- Formula 3: 90g Vivids Silver + ½ Drop Vivids Violet + 1g Vivids Black
- In the next section, alternate between the following color combinations on 2 inch strands:
- 1: Formula 2: 20g Vivids Black + 80g Vivids Silver
- Pastels Blissful Blue
- Formula 3: 90g Vivids Silver + ½ Drop Vivids Violet + 1g Vivids Black
- 2: Formula 2: 20g Vivids Black + 80g Vivids Silver
- Formula 6: 30g PASTELS Pretty in Pink + 40g PASTELS Too Cute Coral + 5g NEON Pink + 10g NEON Orange
- Formula 3: 90g Vivids Silver + ½ Drop Vivids Violet + 1g Vivids Black
- 3: Formula 2: 20g Vivids Black + 80g Vivids Silver
- Formula 5: 60g Vivids Clear + 10g Neon Green + 10g Neon Yellow
- Formula 3: 90g Vivids Silver + ½ Drop Vivids Violet + 1g Vivids Black
- 4: Formula 2: 20g Vivids Black + 80g Vivids Silver
- Formula 4: 50g NEON Green + 10g Pastels Blissful Blue + 30g Neon Yellow
- Formula 3: 90g Vivids Silver + ½ Drop Vivids Violet + 1g Vivids Black
- When you reach the apex (top of diamond sectioning) apply the following colors in order to the entire section:
- Root-to-Mid Formula 1: 85g Vivids Black + 15g Vivids Violet
- Mid-to-Ends Formula 3: 90g Vivids Silver + ½ Drop Vivids Violet + 1g Vivids Black
- As you move into the sides, apply the color in the following order closest to the ear.
- Formula 2: 20g Vivids Black + 80g Vivids Silver
- Formula 3: 90g Vivids Silver + ½ Drop Vivids Violet + 1g Vivids Black
- As you move up the head on the sides, apply the color in the following order:
- Formula 2: 20g Vivids Black + 80g Vivids Silver
- Formula 4: 50g Neon Green + 10g Pastels Blissful Blue + 30g Neon Yellow
- Formula 3: 90g Vivids Silver + ½ Drop Vivids Violet + 1g Vivids Black
- Repeat on other side.
- Once you reach the fringe, apply in the following order:
- Root Formula 1: 85g Vivids Black + 15g Vivids Violet
- Formula 2: 20g Vivids Black + 80g Vivids Silver
- Formula 5: 60g Vivids Clear + 10g Neon Green + 10g Neon Yellow
- Formula 3: 90g Vivids Silver + ½ Drop Vivids Violet + 1g Vivids Black
- Process at room temperature 20-30 minutes.
EXTRA:
Color a HaloCouture hair extension while your client is processing and add a pop of pink.
- Formula 2: 20g Vivids Black + 80g Vivids Silver
- Formula 6: 30g Pastels Pretty in Pink + 40g Pastels Too Cute Coral + 5g Neon Pink + 10g Neon Orange
- Shampoo, condition and protect with Vivids Color Protect aftercare.
- Finish with Pravana Nevo vegan and gluten-free stylers.
NOTE: this look also glows under a black light, thanks to the NEON colors used throughout the technique!
Colorist/Stylist: Neal Malek @nealmhair
Model: Ashley Wagner @ashleyswagnerxo
Photographer: Josh McCaghren @joshmccaghren
Videographer: Huck Hinshaw @pleasantlycavingin
Makeup: Karen Gonzalez @iluvsarahii
Wardrobe: Caisa Airmet @caisadilla
Courtesy: @pravana
Extension piece provided by HaloCouture @halocoutureextensions
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