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HOW-TO: Mila Kunis' Tight, Disheveled Waves
Keratin Complex International Educator Niki Galanomatis gives the how-to for Mila Kunis' tight, disheveled waves.
by Lauren Quick
COLOR CORRECTION: Blended Ashy Brunette With Soft Balayage
For this color correction, Caitlin Ashjian, hair colorist at Taboo Haircare (Instagram’s @taboohaircare) wanted to make her client’s hair look as blended and natural as possible. “I wanted to give her an ashier, lighter tone all over, but still working with a base color close to her natural color so it wouldn’t involve that much upkeep.”
COLOR CORRECTION: Brassy Blonde to Sombre Brunette Using Balayage
Helen Erickson (Instagram's @HairXHelen), colorist at Sola Salons gives us the formula for this color correction: brassy blonde to sombre brunette.
COLOR CORRECTION: From Brassy Orange to Tawny Brunette
Sema Conde takes us through a step-by-step color correction from brassy orange to a tawny brunette--PLUS styling!
by Lauren Quick
FORMULA HOW-TO: Burning-Leaf Auburn
Jennifer Correale from Di Rosa Haircare in New York colors hair to reflect fall's natural colors. Get the formula!
by Lauren Quick
HOW-TO: Fix Stripey Highlights for a Brunette
Los Angeles colorist Sema Conde shares how to fix a common color-gone-wrong scenario: stripey highlights.
by Lauren Quick
HOW-TO: Caramel Honey Brown With Dimensional Highlights
“We need to add dimension and excitement to brunettes, and the Forgotten Brunette technique is the way to achieve it," says Marco Pelusi. "Adding strategically placed, off-the-scalp highlights, to create more of a caramel honey brown, is a wonderful way to spice up your brunettes."
HOW-TO: Chocolate Brunette with Balayage Highlights
To enhance the depth of a chocolate brunette, create natural-looking balayage highlights, lift the base for shine and add caramel-toffee tones. Get the formula provided by the Aloxxi Artistic Team.
FORMULA HOW-TO: Flat, Near-Black to Bright, Rich Brunette
Brittany Prigmore(@hellabrittany on Instagram) from Blondies Salon (@blondies209) in Stockton, California inspires such loyalty that her client, Michele. travelled to her from Sacramento. We were impressed by the lovely transition she helped her client make--from dark, near-black to rich brunette-- and it is perfect to share during #BrunetteWeek.
by Anne Moratto
TIP OF THE DAY: The Rules of Brunettes
I believe that some of the most innovative and interesting color effects are being done on brunettes these days.
CHOCOLATE AND RED VELVET: Formula and How-To
Mirella Manelli Hullum, Salon Manager at Ulta Salon in Lake Forest, CA, shared her red velvet finish and formula with us, tagging us on Instagram so we couldn't miss her.
by Anne Moratto
HOW-TO: Spicy Shade-on-Shade Brunette by Beth Minardi
Learn how to re-create this spicy shade-on-shade brunette with added interest and dimension that comes from lightening and gently warming select strands by Master Colorist Beth Minardi.
FADED TO FAB: Brunette Formula and How-To
Marco Pelusi transformed a faded, brassy brunette into a rich, warm one. Get his Aloxxi formula here.
by Anne Moratto
It's the Little Things: A Hint of Dimension in a Single Process
Sometimes, it's just the "little things" that can make a huge difference, particularly when it involves professional hair color!
by Beth Minardi
FORMULA: Caramel-Blonde Balayage
Iris Smith, owner of Lux Salon in Sockton, California, created this gorgeous caramel balayage technique with Saran Wrap.
FORMULAS: Rose Gold, Peach, Rose Chocolate & Strawberry Blonde
Stylists and colorists at Jose Luis Salon in Austin, Texas, say rose gold is the hue-of-the-moment for 2014. Get formulas for rose gold, rose chocolate, peach and strawberry blonde hues here!
by Lauren Quick
Editor's Note: Dreaming in Color
This issue of MODERN is all about reinvigorating your love for hair color. Though most clients think about hair color in terms of shades and simple patterns, your job is to consider the entire design and weigh color options against the existing cut and texture. And this season, say hair pros, it’s all about coloring the cut.