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Copper Color for Curly Hair
This CHI look is designed for textured hair; the bold copper enhances each curl.
May 4, 2017
Chromatic-inspired color by CHI.
1 min to read
This CHI look is designed for textured hair; the bold copper enhances each curl.
FORMULA AND APPLICATION:
Natural level 7
Formula 1: 1 part CHI Blondest Blonde + 1 part CHI Infra High Lift BB with 3 parts CHI Color Generator 20 volume
Formula 2: 1 part CHI Shine Shades 4CM 1 + 1 part 4RV + 1 cap 3N with 2 parts CHI Color Generator 10 volume
Formula 3: 1 part 4C + 1 cap Orange additive with 1 part CHI Color Generator 10 volume
Formula 4: 1 part 6C + 1 cap Orange additive with 1 part CHI Color Generator 10 volume
1. Section off two zigzag partings around the head. Apply Formula 1 to the ends and process until you reach level 8. Rinse and shampoo.
2. Apply Formula 2 to the base.
3. Color the lengths of the lowest zigzag parting, using Formula 3.
4. Color the second zigzag parting, using Formula 4.
5. Color the lengths on the top zigzag parting, using Formula 3 again. Process 30 minutes. Rinse and shampoo.
CREDIT:
Color: Richard Jordan, Farouk Systems artistic directo
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