This cut and color was inspired by the city of lights.
This cut and color was inspired by the city of lights.

The city of light comes to life through effortlessly chic cuts and couture colors in Paris Amour, the latest collection from Scruples. From the glamour and glow of lights (and highlights), these soft shades are illuminated to showcase the natural beauty of iridescence.

FORMULA AND APPLICATION:
Natural level 4
Formula 1: 1½ oz 4BV + ½ oz 3RV High Definition Custom Mixing Gel Color with 2 oz PURE OXI 10-volume Liquid Developer
Formula 2: ¼ oz 6R + ¼ oz 8G Blazing Highlights Toner infused Gel Color Warm Copper Blonde Medium Lift + ½ oz Blazing Highlights Oil Lightener + 1 scoop Blazing Highlights Xtra light booster concentrate with 1½ oz PURE OXI 10-volume Liquid Developer
Formula 3: ½ oz 6A Blazing Highlights Toner Infused Gel Color Caramel Maximum Lift + ½ oz Blazing Highlights Oil Lightener + 1 scoop Xtra light booster concentrate with 1½ oz PURE OXI 20-volume Liquid Developer


1. Apply Formula 1 to the base. Process 30 minutes, then shampoo, rinse and dry.
2. Backcomb the previously colored hair. Working in back-to-back slices throughout head, scrunch and apply Formulas 2 and 3 randomly on the ends with gloved hands. Process 45 minutes at room temperature, shampoo and rinse.

CREDITS:
Creative director: Mia Liguori, Scruples co-president creative
Color: Jeffrey James and Katie Locke, Scruples Artists
Styling: Katie Nielsen, artistic lead, Scruples Design Team
Cut: Katie Nielsen, artistic lead, Scruples Design Team
Makeup: Kumi

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