2 Formulas for Dimensional Cranberry-Dark Chocolate Haircolor
Although it is still chilly in many places around the country, clients and stylists alike are looking for ways to liven up dark, winter haircolor and make hair shine.Joi Rooks, owner of Fresche Salon in Atlanta, says cranberry and chocolate has ...
Lauren Quick・Contributor
March 24, 2015
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Although it is still chilly in many places around the country, clients and stylists alike are looking for ways to liven up dark, winter haircolor and make hair shine.
Joi Rooks, owner of Fresche Salon in Atlanta, says cranberry and chocolate has been a very popular color combo in her salon as of late. The cranberry hues are a nod to Pantone's color of the year, marsala.
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"Pairing what Pantone calls marsala, or could be cranberry, with a dark chocolate gives a very decadent, rich color palette that's perfect for this traditional season," Rooks says.
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Base: Goldwell Topchic 4BV with 10vol
STEP 1: Triangular sections were used to pre-lighten with Goldwell Silk Lift and 20vol.
STEP 2: Hair was lifted to level 8, then Goldwell Topchic 6RV with 10vol was applied for 20 minutes to add depth.
STEP 3: Finish with Elumen RR @all and VV @all mixed together to give shine and longevity.
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