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Faded Purple To Fuchia Melt
Kristina Dunn (@hairbykristinamarie) of Raven & Sage in San Diego, CA, specializes in fashion colors. For this client she had an opportunity to do just that.Here she shares the HOW-TO:Starting canvas: level 4 natural regrowth of about 5 ...
HOW-TO: Rose Pink with Shades of Light and Dark Using Keratin Complex Color
The inspiration for this color, created using Keratin Complex haircolor, comes from objects in nature that are opalescent and luminous. Inside, you see unexpected shade combinations and varying degrees of light and dark. FORMULA & ...
by Jamie Newman
HOW-TO: Brown Hair with Dimensional Caramel Using Scruples Color
For an ’80s inspiration, use texture as the base of the technique, highlighting the surface of each wave to create dimension throughout the twists and bends using Scruples haircolor. FORMULA & APPLICATIONNatural level ...
by Jamie Newman
HOW-TO: Dimensional Red Using Tressa Color
Create a crimson glow with light and dark colors melting together, creating dimension and emphasizing movement in the hair using Tressa color. FORMULA & APPLICATIONNatural level 5 Formula 1: 1 scoop Tressa Watercolors Lightener ...
by Jamie Newman
HOW-TO: Cool Platinum Blonde with Blue and Violet Accents
An icy, arctic blonde takes on softness and romanticism while transitioning into whispers of lavender that move into bold blues and violets using Aloxxi color. FORMULA & APPLICATIONNatural level 6 Formula 1: Aloxxi Blue Lightener ...
by Jamie Newman
HOW-TO: Multidimensional Brown With Cool Blonde Balayage Highlights
This blonding technique creates maximum color impact with minimal work. Adding a soft, cool tonality using Keune color to a natural level 6 complements the skin, while accentuating the hair’s natural texture. FORMULA & ...
by Jamie Newman
HOW-TO: Cool, Rooty Blonde Using L'Anza Color
A cool, ashy blonde melts into buttery tones with pearly accents in this rooted blonde formula. Customized color was achieved by over-directing color placement in front of the face, using L'Anza color. FORMULA & APPLICATIONNatural ...
by Jamie Newman
Blonde Color Melt in Foils with Formulas
Spoke & Weal salons co-founder and Color Director Chrstine Thompson (@xtine_beauty) created this beautiful blonde with Aveda colors and products. It is two separate color formulas applied in foil, with the first being melted into the ...
by Anne Moratto
HOW-TO: Ombre With Red Tones Using Beth Minardi Signature
Take a brunette ombre to the next level with shots of red for this "cherry bombre". Using this placement technique from Beth Minardi Signature, your client will rock a beautiful, auburn look. FORMULA & APPLICATIONNatural level ...
by Jamie Newman
THE FIX: Damaged To Rich Deep Chocolate in 2 Steps!
Asil Simsek (@asilsmsk) of Val el Salon and Spa, NYC, says this guest, who found him on Instagram, dealt with a tough challenge of bringing this heavily damaged head of hair back to life.Here, Simsek shares how he utilized the existing color to ...
FORMULA: Balayage For A Bright Blonde
"Courtney was actually a new client who found me through social media," says Amanda Rae (@hairby.amandarae) of Amara Salon and Spa (@amarasalonandspa), Regina, Saskatchewan. "She came in with about 2" of regrowth from a ...
TRANSFORMATION: Almost Virgin To Super Blonde
Taylor Waldrep ( @temptresstay) of Heaven The Salon Experience, Winchester, VA (@heavensalon) says this client with level 5 client with grown out highlights was ready to go super blonde.Here Walderp shares the how-to:Step 1: Using Paul ...
HOW-TO: Pops of Jewel Tones Using Pravana Haircolor
We like to call this one the "hidden treasure" technique. This technique replicates the variance in tones and dimension found in a perfectly cut gem. The flashes of spectral colors and brilliance found in jewels are only evident after ...
by Jamie Newman
HOW-TO: Multidimensional Lavender Using GKHair Color
As precious as the complexity of crystals, amethyst defines an array of colors and brings a distinct character to anyone who possesses it. This color replicates the multidimensional facets of the lavender jewel. FORMULA & ...
by Jamie Newman
HOW-TO: Pastel Colormelt Using Pulp Riot Color
Who says cool colors can't beckon warm weather? Using Pulp Riot haircolor, get your clients painted pretty with these three shades that are blurred and melted to create a soft, summery look. FORMULA AND APPLICATION:Natural level ...
by Jamie Newman
TRANSFORMATION: Going For A "Cooler" Warm
Timothy Michael (@Timothy_michael_hair), a blonde specialist & the owner of Studio 222, Virginia Beach, Virginia, says this new guest originally asked for a retouch. "She had her grown out blonde that was a tad too brassy, with her ...
FORMULA: Sunset Melt
Tiffany Blair (@tblair.hair), a Goldwell Regional Artistic Team member, was inspired by the bright colors of the sunset.The artist, based at G20 Salon & Spa, Boston, Mass, shares the HOW-TO, using all Goldwell products:Regrowth: ...