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COLOR CORRECTION: Dulled and Damaged To Icy Sombre
Daniel Paixao (@ danielpaixao90) of Maringa, Brazil, wowed us with this makeover. Here he shares the details for how he corrected this dulled and damaged blonde:
Announcing the Winners of Scruples' Power Your Blonde Contest
See the winners of Scruples' Power Your Blonde Contest, their before, during and after photos, and the formulas that won them prizes of up to $450 in color credit and more.
by Jamie Newman
COLOR CONVERSION: 2 Steps To The Perfect Blonde
Check out this amazing color conversion from too gold to just right in 2 steps - balayage and proper toning.
Balayage For A Dimensional Ash Blonde
"My Color Correction model Holly had previously hightlighted hair that was box dyed over with a level 5," says Ashlee Norman (@ashleenormanhair), a traveling balayage educator based in Valencia, California. "When she came to me it was a muddy faded level 6 brown. First I razor cut her hair from a short layered haircut into a shattered square one-length." Get the details for this color makeover here.
COLOR CORRECTION: Spotty Blonde To Lovely Violet Ash
Edith Mesa of Rizos Spa, Queens, NY, says her client went to another salon when she wasn't available. The client was looking for something different, was unhappy with the "other results" and came running back to Mesa. This post shares the details for the makeover.
HOW-TO: Pearly Pixie Perfection
We are loving this pearly pixie. Get the how-to (both cut and color) from the Z.One artists who created it.
Makeover: Going For BOMBSHELL
This is a lovely makeover on a client going from faded, grown out highlights to bombshell.
Scruples Formula: Saturday Night Fever by Chris Venesky
The iridescent glow of this Scruples’ strawberry shade, created by Scruples Creative Director Mia Liguori, finds its strength in softness. The vision comes from the easy natural looks of the ’70s re-imagined for today.
Wella Formula: Rosé de Provence by Sonya Dove
Inspired by the simplistic styling of French elegance, this Wella look embraces the exquisite tones within rosé champagne from Provence. Sonya Dove provides the formulas and steps she used to create the look.
Makeover: Deep Red To Champagne
This makeover from the Telleish Hair Studio is quite spectacular. Colorist Melissa transformed her client from deep, faded red to crystal champagne using Pravana, Lakme and Redken colors. The hair was kept in great condition with Olaplex.
L’Oréal Professionnel Formula: Edgy Elegance by Nancy Braun
Get back to basics for the fall with a L’Oréal Professionnel foil technique and a gloss.
Blonde Sexy Hair Line
Learn about Sexy Hair's Blonde Sexy Hair line of products which include a preserving spray, shampoo and conditioner.
Best of Balayage Finalist @jesssicaebaker Reveals Her Pravana Formula on Straight Hair and Curled
"This is grown up highlighting," says MODERN's Editor in Chief Alison Alhamed. "I love that she showed the look both curled and smooth so we know there isn’t any camouflaging of mistakes. There is a hint of Old Hollywood bombshell glam here, combined with the beach-y, dimensional texture, it’s a win for blondes looking for movement."
Color and Extensions For A Total Glam Finish
Laura Griepentrog (@TeaseSalonOC) of Tease Salon, Costa Mesa, California, got a chance to exercise her color and extension talents for this first time client. Here she shares the details:Step 1: Weave babylights and some backcombed ...
HOW-TO: Lighten Hair for Fall Using the Blonde Wand from Pravana
Who says clients should only go dark for fall? Pravana Artistic Regional Trainer Lissette Cruz gives a step-by-step of how to achieve the perfect blonde using Pravana's new Blonde Wand and Pure Light Creme Lightener.
by Jamie Newman
Removing the Brass and Revealing a Perfect Blonde
Neal Malek (@nealmhair) was the 2016 Pravana Show Us Your Vivids Winner and his work continues to be award-worthy. This gorgeous process completely transforms the color. Here's how this self-described "Hair ...
by Anne Moratto
Level 2 Box Dyed Brunette to Beautiful Blonde
From box brunette to beautiful blonde, “This has been our journey over the last five months,” Kalen Keele, says. Keele, (@colorbykalen), a salon owner and balayage specialist in Lehi, UT, shares the slow and steady work she ...
by Anne Moratto