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Prepping the Canvas for Color: Starting a Service with Malibu C Crystal Gel

A beautiful color service that started with the Malibu C Crystal Gel Treatment to clean and prep the hair for color.

Anne Moratto
Anne MorattoDirector of Brand Content Strategy, MODERN SALON and NAILS
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May 22, 2016
Prepping the Canvas for Color: Starting a Service with Malibu C Crystal Gel

 

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"Started this lovely first time guest with a Malibu C Crystal Gel Treatment to clean and prep my canvas," said Paula Marques (@hairdiva73), a Certified Wellness Expert for Malibu C.

A Malibu C Crystal Gel Treatment service can be done prior to a chemical service and/or at anytime to revive color.  The treatment helps remove the minerals, oils, silicones that can layer on hair and interfere with color absorption.

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PROCESS

Note: Added Olaplex to all the chemical mixes

  1. Matrix Socolor to roots

  2. Balayage with Solaris Clay Lightener using EmBee Meche

  3. Painted low-lights with Matrix Color Sync

  4. Finished with Malibu C Rehabilit8 Moisture and Protein Treatments

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