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Smoky Peach Pastel

Gelato-cool pastel shades with a touch of smoky grey? Yes please! Here’s a delicious blend of subtle hues for the client who likes her hair color to whisper rather than scream. It’s dished up by Italy’s Marzia Beneditti, using the new Milk Shake Decologic Lightening System from Z.One.
“This system is all about controlling the tone and keeping the hair healthy,” says Brian Grieve, Director of Education North America for Z.One. “The oxidizing emulsion contains milk proteins, mango seed oil, natural honey, conditioning and hydrating agents and Integrity 41 for strength, nourishment, color stability, softness, shine and manageability. The lighteners contain organic cranberry extract, Brazilian clay and silk proteins for protection, hydration, smoothing and nourishment. And the tone controllers contain wheat germ, honey and avocado oil for a sheer, conditioning, glossy finish.”
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*Formulas Used
Formula 1: Decologic Tone Controllers 15g White + 15g Milk Mint + 30g Oxidizing Emulsion 5 Vol (1.5%).
Formula 2: Decologic Tone Controllers 15g White + 10g Smoky Grey + 2g Amethist Grey + 27g Oxidizing Emulsion 5 Vol (1.5%)
Formula 3: Decologic Tone Controllers 15g White + 15g Peach Rose + 30g Oxidizing Emulsion 5 Vol (1.5%)
Formula 4: Decologic Tone Controllers 15g Wh
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