This client was looking for a cool blonde melt but banding and bleed spots made it a challenge. Get the color correction details from one of MODERN's favorite artists.
Maggie Mulhern・Beauty and Fashion Director, MODERN SALON
MODERN Artist Connective member Marina Sellecchia (@colorbymarina) continually amazes us with her transformations and color corrections. This one is no exception! “This client came to me wanting to be brighter and cooler. As I sectioned her hair, I found spots and bleed marks everywhere especially throughout her crown and mohawk area.”
Color correction by Marina Sellecchia
Sellecchia accepted the challenge! Here she shares the details for the correction (with cut and style by @jamiedoesgoodhair):
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STEP 1: Apply a full head of babylights using Truss Professional Blanc Blond with 8X power applied directly to bands and bleed marks.
STEP 2: Balayage the ends between foils with Air Libre.
STEP 3: Glaze by first applying a shadow root using Redken Shades EQ 8N + 8V.
STEP 4: Melt in to 9V + 9P + Clear. Process for ten minutes and then rinse.
STEP 5: Apply Truss Professional 3 Step Miracle Repair Treatment and Deluxe Prime Spray.
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