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Learn how to create a blonde with both warm and cool tones in this step by step from Kenra's Robb Dubre.

This blonde beauty, as seen in the April issue of MODERN SALON, was created by Kenra Artistic and Technical Director Robb Dubre. With a vision of "Blonde Contradiction," Dubre wanted to maintain the intergity of the hair while still showcasing cool and warm tones for a look that definitely turns heads.
“Today’s blondes are not interested in having just cool or just warm tones. They demand both,” Dubre says. “Creating a shimmering contradiction blond is easily replicated with a dimensional toning service, using Kenra Color Rapid Toners.”
The Artist
Robb Dubre, Kenra Artistic and Technical Director
Formulas/Application:
All using Kenra Color
Existing Level: 6
Formula 1: Permanent 1 oz. 9A+ 1 oz. 40-volume developer
Formula 2: Lightener + 10-volume developer
Formula 3: Rapid Toner 1 oz. VP + 2 oz. 9-volume Activator
Formula 4: Rapid Toner 1 oz. GC + 2 oz. 9-volume Activator
Step 1: Apply Formula 1 to existing natural hair. Process 30 minutes, shampoo and condition.
Step 2: Create connecting marquis shapes through the front hairline and recession areas.
Within each marquis, foil slices of Formula 2.
Step 3: Immediately apply Formula 3 to hair between foils.
Step 4: Using an applicator bottle, alternate diagonal slices of Formulas 3 and 4 through
remaining hair. Process up to 5 minutes, then protect color for up to 40 shampoos with Kenra
Platinum Reparative Shampoo and Conditioner
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