
Sweet Treat
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The rose-gold obsession leads to a hypnotizing version of the shade thathas unique dimension and a shimmery finish using Kenra Color.

The rose-gold obsession leads to a hypnotizing version of the shade that has unique dimension and a shimmery finish using Kenra Color.
Formula & Application:
Natural level 6
Formula 1: Simply Blonde Blue Powder Lightener with Simply Blonde 20-volume developer (1:1)
Formula 2: Kenra Color Permanent, 1 oz 8RoM with 1 oz 10-volume developer
Formula 3: ⅔ oz 8RoM + ⅓ oz 10RoM with 1 oz 10-volume developer
Formula 4: 1 oz 10RoM with 1 oz 10-volume developer
1. Using Formula 1, pre-lighten all the hair from base to ends. Process up to 45 minutes. Rinse, then tone hair as desired.
2. Next, section hair into quadrants, using a zigzag pattern. In the section from the crown to the nape, apply Formula 2 to the new growth. Then vertically color melt Formula 3 into midlengths and ends.
3. In the two sections on the right and left sides, apply Formula 2 to the regrowth. Then vertically color melt Formula 4 into midlengths and ends.
4. In the section around the hairline, apply Formula 3 on the new growth and repeat color melting, using Formula 4 from midlengths and ends. Process up to 45 minutes, then shampoo with cool water.
CREDITS:
Color: Cassie Siskovic
Style: Michael Silva
Photographer: Ben Shadley
Makeup: Jasmine Dashtizad

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