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Rainbow Fade to Hot Melt

Get the formula for this cool-to-warm color contrast.

Maggie Mulhern
Maggie MulhernBeauty and Fashion Director, MODERN SALON
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August 8, 2017
Rainbow Fade to Hot Melt

 

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Brandi Mastrud (@whimsical_brandi) of Escape On Third Salon, Bismarck, ND, has been a hairdresser for 4.5 years and says that as a military child, "I love diversity and creativity. I'm always wanting to grow and inspire."

Here she shares the details for this refresh after a 4 month fade-out from a rainbow color:

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Step 1: Apply Paul Mitchell 5VR + 10 volume to the root area.

Step 2: Melt to Joico Amethyst along the mids.

Step 3: Continue melting to Joico Red at the ends.

Step 4: Process according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Rinse with cold water.

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