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Pravana Introduces Crystal-Inspired Hues to Its Line of VIVIDS

by Jamie Newman | February 20, 2018

SUNSTONE: Healing crystal known for power, strength and confidence. Best applied to level 10.

ROSE QUARTZ: Healing crystal known for love, happiness and balance. Starting level 10 and VIVIDS Rose Quartz applied directly at root, 3 parts VIVIDS Rose Quartz and 1 part VIVIDS Clear applied to ends.

PURPLE TOURMALINE: Healing crystal known for spirituality, intuition and peace. Best applied to level 9.

JADE: Healing crystal known for protection, fortune and self-discovery. Starting level 10 (highlights) and 8 (lowlights). Rooted with ChromaSilk 4N.

GARNET: Healing crystal known for passion, energy and health. Starting level 9 and rooted with ChromaSilk 3N.

AQUAMARINE: Healing crystal known for inner peace, self-expression and creativity. Starting level 10 (highlights) and 8 (lowlights), applied from roots to ends.

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SUNSTONE: Healing crystal known for power, strength and confidence. Best applied to level 10.

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PURPLE TOURMALINE: Healing crystal known for spirituality, intuition and peace. Best applied to level 9.

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JADE: Healing crystal known for protection, fortune and self-discovery. Starting level 10 (highlights) and 8 (lowlights). Rooted with ChromaSilk 4N.

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GARNET: Healing crystal known for passion, energy and health. Starting level 9 and rooted with ChromaSilk 3N.

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AQUAMARINE: Healing crystal known for inner peace, self-expression and creativity. Starting level 10 (highlights) and 8 (lowlights), applied from roots to ends.

Rich color, dimensional tone and sheen, and healing powers. Well, maybe with some wishful thinking on that last bit!

Pravana introduces Vivids Crystals—six dimensional shades inspired by healing crystals. The colors are pigmented to reflect consistent, saturated tonal value, which causes it to have a prismatic effect.

Shades include Aquamarine, Garnet, Jade, Sunstone, Rose Quartz and Purple Tourmaline. Click through to see each color, along with its healing properties.

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