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Prepping the Canvas for Color: Starting a Service with Malibu C Crystal Gel

by Anne Moratto | May 22, 2016

"Started this lovely first time guest with a Malibu C Crystal Gel Treatment to clean and prep my canvas," said Paula Marques (@hairdiva73), a Certified Wellness Expert for Malibu C.

A Malibu C Crystal Gel Treatment service can be done prior to a chemical service and/or at anytime to revive color. The treatment helps remove the minerals, oils, silicones that can layer on hair and interfere with color absorption.

PROCESS

Note: Added Olaplex to all the chemical mixes

Matrix Socolor to roots
Balayage with Solaris Clay Lightener using EmBee Meche
Painted low-lights with Matrix Color Sync
Finished with Malibu C Rehabilit8 Moisture and Protein Treatments.

Color

Price Transparency on Color Corrections

by Alison Alhamed

See a major color correction makeover, plus learn how the colorist, Sean Michael, priced the service.

This season’s trend in natural hair color--like this dimensional golden blonde—is to take...

In partnership with Paul Mitchell Professional

Hair Color How-To: Warm Honey Blonde

by Staff

Make sure your natural-looking highlighting and lowlighting skills and formulations are on point! Learn how to use the new Paul Mitchell the Color XG Permanent Hair Color New Naturals to create a warm honey blonde.

Color

The Cold Truth About Creating a "Nordic Blonde"

by Anne Moratto

When your client wants to be platinum but they have used dark brown box dye and then bleached their hair--five times--to remove it, the struggle is real. But here's what you can do to overcome and level up.

Color

MAKEOVER: The Importance Of Proper Toning

by Maggie Mulhern

Tia Lambourn uses photographs to demonstrate the importance of toning. Get the details for this makeover here.

Color

CORRECTION: From Warm To Cool - Going For Bright Blonde

by Maggie Mulhern

This client found her new colorist on Instagram and was willing to travel a great distance to get the bright blonde she had been looking for. Get the details and formula here.

Glazed chocolate donut goodness by Julie Smith @thathairmagic

Color

Brownie Points: Tips for the Richest, Deepest Brunettes

by Anne Moratto

“This was a melting technique where I based, lowlighted, and glazed to tone down for the fall/winter over our previous spring/summer lightening processes.”

Color

How to Achieve Brighter Blondes with Less Maintenance

by Mary Kaleta

Erin Mills is a stylist and salon owner in Orlando, Florida, who specializes in blonding. In this video tutorial, Mills demos her umbrella pattern using Alfaparf color to achieve bright blondes with low maintenance for healthier hair.

Color

Color without Commitment: How to use KMS StyleColor

by Mary Kaleta

Ohio-based colorist Marie Negron @glamhairbymarie demos how to give your clients an extra pop of color using KMS' StyleColor sprays.

Color

Lower Maintenance Color For That Client With LONG Hair

by Maggie Mulhern

This client wanted to keep her length and wanted color that did not need frequent touch ups. Get the details for this correction by Color Master Sue Tyrrell.