9 Custom Color Formulas You HAVE to See
It’s always a treat when three-time COLOR, Cut & Style (Early bird hotel deals are AVAILABLE NOW for COLOR, Cut & Style 2017 in AUSTIN, TEXAS!) presenters Richard Jordan, Patrick Kalle and Maurice den Exter (aka the men of Farouk Systems) hit our COLOR stage. And this year, they were joined by the inimitable Anna Cantu, so you know we picked up some great color tips.
Onstage, the Farouk Systems crew presented looks inspired by their “Shade Collection,” which features rich, ruby reds; smoky violets and dusty rose golds created with CHI’s Ionic Shine Shades and Color Illuminate lines.
They also gave us advice on how to customize colors to match a client’s personality. One of our favorite looks? A pastel mint shade inspired by the detailing on a neck tattoo! Here’s a look at the nine color creations (plus the formulas!) demo’d onstage.
Smoky Violet
Formula A (prelighten): CHI Blondest Blonde Crème Lightener + 20-volume developer
Formula B (fringe and face framing): Shine Shades 8S + 1 drop 1N +10-volume developer
Formula C (scalp to ends): Shine Shades 2 oz. 9S + ½ oz. Clear + 1 inch ribbon violet additive + 1 drop 1N + 10-volume developer
Vibrant Indigo
Formula A (prelighten): Infra High Lift CB + BB + 30-volume developer
Formula B: Chromashine Rich Blue + Vibrant Violet
Purple Haze
Formula A (prelighten): Blondest Blonde Crème Lightener + 20-volume developer
Formula B: Chromashine Pastel Pink + Pastel Purple + Vibrant Violet
Metallic Rose Gold
Formula A (prelighten): Blondest Blonde Crème Lightener + 20-volume developer
Formula B (rose gold): Chromashine 9I + 1/8 oz. 8RV + 10-volume (in panels)
Formula C (shadow root): Chromashine 8S + 1 drop 1N + 10-volume developer
Formula D (midshaft to ends): Chromashine 10S + 1 drop 1N + 10-volume developer
Oil Slick
Formula A (prelighten): Blondest Blonde Crème Lightener + 20-volume developer (in panels)
Formula B (shadow roots): Ionic Permanent Shine Color 4N + 4CM + 10-volume developer
Formula C (midshaft to ends): Ionic Permanent Shine Color 7C + orange additive + 10-volume developer
Formula D (prelightened panels): Chromashine True Teal, CHI Red and Vibrant Violet
Frozen Pastel Blend
Formula A (prelighten): Blondest Blonde Crème Lightener + 20-volume developer
Formula B (shadow root): Shine Shades 8S + ½ cap 1N + 10-volume developer
Formula C: Chromashine Hot Fuchsia, Pastel Purple and Pastel Blue (in foils)
Formula D: Shine Shades 9S + 10-volume developer (in foils)
Rich, Ruby Red
Formula A (midshaft through ends): Ionic Permanent Shine Color 9CG + 20-volume developer
Formula B (full head application): Chromashine Red + ½ inch Violet
Orange Chrome
Formula A (prelighten): Blondest Blonde Crème Lightener + 20-volume developer
Formula B: Chromashine Red + Yellow
Pastel Mint
Formula A (prelighten): Blondest Blonde Crème Lightener + 20-volume developer
Formula B: Chromashine Pastel Mint + 1 inch Teal
