Michael M Haase (@michaelmhaase) of Salon Platinum Black, Los Angeles, California, created this look he calls "Amethyst." Here he offers the formulation and how to and advises that this technique is open to any pastel tone depending on the lift of the original level. 

STEP 1: Lift the hair to a level 7 using Wella Professional Blondor Multi Blonde Powder and 6% or 20 volume developer with standard application techniques, lifting from roots to ends. 

 

STEP 2: Tone the hair with Wella Koleston Perfect 10/8 and 0/88 Special mix at 3-1 and 9% or 30 volume developer.  Apply on damp hair for smooth application from roots to ends. Process for 30 minutes.

 

STEP 3: Rinse only and apply on dry hair: Wella Koleston Perfect 10/0 and 0/66 Special mix at 4-1 and 6% or 20 volume developer from roots to ends. Process for 15 minutes.

 

STEP 4: Complete the process using Wella Color Touch, 0/00 and 0/68, at a ratio of 5-1, and 4% developer. Process for 20 minutes.

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