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Last updated: January 30, 2019

Deep Brunette + Bold Caramel Money Piece

By Mika Rogerson

Mika Rogerson Redken Color Gels Lacquers Base Color Formulas Balayage Shades EQ
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  • Formula A (base)

    1 oz. Redken Color Gels Lacquers 3NW + 1 oz. 10-volume Redken Pro-Oxide Cream Developer

  • Formula B (face-framing balayage)

    Clay Lightener + 30-volume developer

  • Formula C (lowlights)

    Redken Shades EQ Gloss 03NW + Shades EQ Processing Solution for Precision Application

  • Formula D (toner)

    1oz. Redken Shades EQ 09GI + 1 oz. 08GI + ¼ oz. 09AA + 2¼ oz. Shades EQ Processing Solution

Instagram via @mikaatbhc

When a hair photo goes absolutely viral—more than 19,000 people hearted this hair paint pic on BTC’s Instagram—we KNOW you want the color formulas. So we’re sharing everything you need to know about this grown-out brunette with a bold caramel money piece from BTC Team Member and 2017 #ONESHOT Hair Awards Hair Paint Shot of the Year winner Mika Rogerson (@mikaatbhc).

 

From the color formulas to the three-session transformation, tap the beaker and keep scrolling for all the deets on this trendsetting, high-contrast balayage!

 

 

Who Did It

Manufacturer: Redken, @redken

Products Used

COLOR FORMULAS

  • Formula A (base)

    1 oz. Redken Color Gels Lacquers 3NW + 1 oz. 10-volume Redken Pro-Oxide Cream Developer

  • Formula B (face-framing balayage)

    Clay Lightener + 30-volume developer

  • Formula C (lowlights)

    Redken Shades EQ Gloss 03NW + Shades EQ Processing Solution for Precision Application

  • Formula D (toner)

    1oz. Redken Shades EQ 09GI + 1 oz. 08GI + ¼ oz. 09AA + 2¼ oz. Shades EQ Processing Solution

FORMULA STEPS

1. Apply Formula A to Zone 1 (the base), process for 20 minutes and rinse.

 

2. To freshen up the grown-out balayage around the face frame, Mika alternated applying Formula B and Formula C to create highs and lows on the previously-lightened and darker sections.

 

3. Process for 30 minutes, then rinse.

 

4. Then, apply Formula D all over to tone the hair and process for 20 minutes.

 

5. Rinse, treat and style as desired.

 

Trust The Process – Check Out All 3 Sessions! 

Mika Rogerson Redken Color Gels Lacquers Base Color Formulas Balayage
Instagram via @mikaatbhc

 

Peep The Finished Look (OMG…that money piece!)

Mika Rogerson Redken Color Gels Lacquers Base Color Formulas Balayage
Instagram via @mikaatbhc