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SEARCHJust like looking at a cookbook, sometimes it helps to browse formulas for mouthwatering color recipes. Five trends, eight formulas!
From warm nutty colors to berry delights, the team at Ian McCabe Studioshare some seasonal shade inspiration.
BRIGHT, BOLD BERRIES
Credit (both photos): Te'Jha @xthehaircolorist
Formula (left)
Pulp Riot: Jam + Eggplant + Nightfall
Lowlight formulas:
Shades EQ- 6n 6na
Shades EQ- 5n 5g
Formula (right)
Pulp Riot: Cupid and Candy
Shades EQ 5N 5G
ROOTED BLONDE
Colorist Credit (left): Adissa Greig @colorbyadissa
Formula
L’Oréal Dialight 5n and 6n
Re-rooted her and blended into blonde highlights.
Gloss: 9V 9AA Redken Shades EQ
Colorist Credit (right) Stevie Gavin @colorbystevie
Formula
Painted highlights staying off regrowth.
Glossed 9aa clear splash 8c Two minutes, Redken Shades EQ
SATIN BROWN
Colorist Credit (left): Elle Hegarty @ellepaintsmyhair
Formula
Root gloss: 5N
Mids and ends: 6WG splash 7v, all Shades EQ
Colorist Credit (right): Elisa Barnett @elisabarnetthair
Formula
Root gloss: Shades EQ 1/2 7N 1/2 6GB
End gloss: Shades EQ 8WG 6GB and cap of 8C
DEEP ESPRESSO
Stylist Credit (left): Amy Putens @strandsofamy
Formula
Natural Hair (styled to bring out the gorgeous, natural tones)
Colorist Credit (right): Adissa Greig @colorbyadissa
Formula
Gray coverage: Framesi Eclectic 6IN + 15 volume
Hairline: 7IN + 15 volume
RICH RED
Colorist Credit: Stevie Gavin @colorbystevie
Formula
Lowlight: Shades EQ 7cc + splash Yellow Kicker
Shades EQ- lowlight 1/2 4wg 1/2 5c yellow and orange kicker
All over gloss: 1/4 6cr and 3/4 7cc
Located in Washington DC, Ian McCabe Studio is a relaxing and welcoming environment where clients experience an atmosphere of innovation and excellence. Color lines used include Redken Shades Eq, Framesi and Clairol and styling products/shampoos and conditioners we have Milbon, R+Co, Davines, Nyc curls and Ag Hair.
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