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Brunette to Bright Pink with Elumen Formula

by Anne Moratto | July 20, 2016

A l-o-n-g process but @hairbydominiquegraham achieved her client’s pink dream. We spotted this on @goldwellkmsacademy and share the Goldwell formula below.

FORMULA and HOW TO:

STEP 1: Apply 35ml Topchic 9% (30vol) lotion + 1 scoop Oxycur Platin Lightener to mid-shaft and ends.

STEP 2: After processing for 25 minutes apply 35ml 6% (20vol) lotion + 1 scoop Oxycur Platin Lightener to the root and process an additional 20 minutes. Shampoo and towel dry well.

STEP 3: Apply 40ml Colorance lotion + 20ml 10P. Observe process time. Rinse well and towel dry.

STEP 4: Apply Elumen Prepare and dry the hair.

STEP 5: Next, apply 40ml SV@10 + 6ml Pk@all and process 30 minutes. Shampoo twice with Elumen Wash, towel dry well and apply Elumen Lock for 5 minutes.

FINISH: Rinse well and condition with Elumen Treat

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Color

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Color

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Color

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Color

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Color

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