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FORMULA: Blue Sombre

Vanessa (@vanessahairaddiction)h of the Butterfly Loft Salon in Encino, Ca. says that client Jessica wanted a change. "She was very excited for a fashion color," says Vanessa. "She kept saying she was screaming with joy ...

Maggie Mulhern
Maggie MulhernBeauty and Fashion Director, MODERN SALON
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September 16, 2015
FORMULA: Blue Sombre
FORMULA: Blue Sombre
FORMULA: Blue Sombre
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Vanessa (@vanessahairaddiction)h of the Butterfly Loft Salon in Encino, Ca. says that client Jessica wanted a change. "She was very excited for a fashion color," says Vanessa. "She kept saying she was screaming with joy inside." Here the artist shares the HOW TO:

STEP 1: Apply Schwarzkopf Blond Me and 20 volume in thin V sections in foil.

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STEP 2: Process at room temperature for 25 to 30 minutes, lifting to a level 10. Shampoo and condition with purple shampoo. Dry hair completely.

STEP 3: Prepare 2 blue formulas: 

A - Joico Saphire Blue and Cobalt Blue equal parts

B - 2 parts Pravana Neon Blue to 1 part Pravana Blue.

Apply starting in the back of head with formula A closest to root half way down and formula B at the ends. Every second section use formula B roots to ends.

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STEP 4: Process for 25 minutes and then rinse with cool water and condition.

STEP 5: Towel dry and spray with Pravana Vivids Locked In spray.

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