Kelly Gibson (@kellygirl1114!) of Cutting Loose Salon, Sarasota, Florida, is a natural educator for Paul Mitchell. She got to put her expertise to work with this transformation on client Niki who started at level 6 base color.

Step 1: Lighten with 20 volume Dual Purpose Lightener. 

Step 2: Process for 45 minutes. Rinse and dry.

Step 3: Apply 1ounce conditioner with a ribbon of Orange Pop xg with a dot of Hot Pink Pop xg at her regrowth.

Step 4: To the ends apply the same formula but add more conditioner to make it more pastel. ("Pop xg a little goes a long way!")

Step 5: Process for 30 minutes and rinse.

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