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Create a Mosaic Watercolor Effect with Rusk Deepshine Color

Mosaic Watercolor created by Hana Norris using Rusk Deepshine Hair Color in pink, purple and teal.

Maggie Mulhern
Maggie MulhernBeauty and Fashion Director, MODERN SALON
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October 10, 2019
Create a Mosaic Watercolor Effect with Rusk Deepshine Color

 

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Mosaic Watercolor created by Hana Norris using Rusk Deepshine Hair Color in pink, purple and teal.

Formula & Application
Formula 1: Rusk Deepshine Brite white with 20-volume developer in a 1:2 ratio
Formula 2: Rusk Deepshine color gloss 9A with Gloss activator 1:1 ratio
Formula 3: Rusk Deepshine Direct Pink, Purple and Teal
Formula 4: Rusk Deepshine Gloss Clear with Gloss activator 1:1 ratio

STEP 1: On this natural level-6 client create a halo parting. Secure section to keep work area below neat.
STEP 2: Drop the hairline out at the nape, and create a 1-inch subsection working with a zigzag parting in the interior of the hair.
STEP 3: Pre-lighten with Formula 1. “I use a feathering technique within the foils to gently blend the natural hair at the new growth to the pre-lightened hair,” Norris says.   STEP 4: Cleanse and condition hair with RUSK PureMix Native Fig normalizing system, then tone with Formula 2.
STEP 5: Dry hair thoroughly and apply Formula 3 direct dyes to pre-lightened hair alternating foils and using custom blends. Combine purple and pink in some areas for extra contrast.
STEP 6: Rinse and apply Formula 4 as an all-over gloss finish for light reflection and color retention.

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