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Last updated: November 25, 2009

Paul Mitchell’s Holiday Reds “Garland” Color Technique

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Paul Mitchell’s Holiday Reds “Garland” Color Technique

The best accessory for the season of lights is shiny, head-turning hair color. Spice up your clients’ holiday look with the Paul Mitchell’s Garland technique, a fast and easy way to create dimensional color with swaths of beautiful red. Don’t forget to check out the Tinsel How-To!


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HOW-TO STEPS

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    Natural Level – 6
    (1) Paul Mitchell® the color 1 oz. 6RO + 1 oz. 7OR + 1 oz. 8R + 3 oz. 20 volume Cream/Clear Developer
    (2) INKWORKS® Red
    (3) PM SHINES® 1 oz. Clear Shine + 1 oz. Processing Liquid

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    Apply (1) Paul Mitchell the color 1 oz. 6RO + 1 oz. 7OR + 1 oz. 8R + 3 oz. 20 volume Cream/Clear Developer to the entire head shape.

    Processing Time: 35 minutes

    Rinse thoroughly and shampoo with Color Protect® Post Color Shampoo and condition with Color Protect® Daily Conditioner.

    Dry the hair.

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    Section off garland-shaped sections throughout the head shape as desired, following the shape of the haircut.

    Apply (2) INKWORKS Red to the garland shapes. Overlay with foil.

    Apply (3) PM SHINES 1 oz. Clear Shine + 1 oz. Processing Liquid to the remaining hair.

    Processing Time: 20 minutes

    Rinse the hair completely and finish with Color Protect® Daily Conditioner or Color Protect® Reconstructive Treatment if needed.

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