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How-To: Smoky Silver Ombré

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  • Natural level:

    1/2 Asian hair

  • Formula A:

    Schwarzkopf Professional BLONDME + 20-volume developer (1:1.5) + Olaplex No.1

  • Formula B:

    Schwarzkopf Professional BLONDME + 40-volume developer (1:1.5) + Olaplex No.1

  • Formula C:

    Schwarzkopf Professional BLONDME + 30-volume developer (1:1.5) + Olaplex No.1

  • Formula D:

    60g Fanola Silver Hair Toner + 90g 3.5-volume developer + Olaplex No.1

  • Formula E:

    60g Fanola 6.11 Dark Blonde Intense Ash + 90g 10-volume developer + 20g Fanola Silver Hair Toner + Olaplex No.1 

When we posted her work on Instagram, you ALL wanted to know how Deborah Parkinson (@supernatural.stylist) of Studio O Salon in Saratoga, Calif. achieved such a flawless, graduated color melt. And now, Deborah has spilled all her secrets—including her color formula and application tips. Here’s how she took her client (over a three-week, three-visit period) from a Level 1/2 to a gorgeous, icy metallic ombré.   Total chair time: three, six-hour visits (with a week break in between each visit)   Pricing: $85/hour or $450 for a half day (six-hour) process