Color How-To: Root Smudge + Toning Techniques
Watch The Color Application How-To Below
How can you create back-to-back subtle ribbons of highs and lows, aka those soft low-maintenance blends clients want? By painting a rich base and alternating several application techniques and colors, of course! We’re sharing a video how-to for a permanent root smudge and high-gloss toning techniques for a bright and rich brunette.
BTC Team Member Carolynn Judd (@styled_by_carolynn) and Redken’s Spencer Henry (@spencerhenry) went live from the BTC House to break down these coloring techniques step-by-step, so watch the video and get the formulas below!
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Watch The Color Application Below
Peep The Finished Look!
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Hair Cheat: How to make the color POP?
Spencer styled this braid to showcase that gorgeous dimension!
Slide Through The Before & After

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