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Last updated: December 06, 2019

Smudged Blue Veil

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  • Formula A

    Aveda Enlightener Powder Lightener + 10-volume developer

  • Formula B

    Aveda Full Spectrum Demi+ Dark Ash + 10-volume developer

  • Formula C

    20g Aveda Full Spectrum Demi+ Light Ash + 20g Full Spectrum 0N Clear + 10-volume developer

Please hold our calls, we need a moment to process this fantastic tonal blue bob by Aveda Global Artistic Director, Hair Color Ian Michael Black (@ianmichaelblack). The sectioning pattern he uses creates a veil of light blue over a deeper hue, and the cut by Aveda Global Artistic Director, Haircutting Ricardo Dinis gives an edge to the look. Scroll for the formulas, sectioning and technique!

 

 

Who Did It

Colorist: Ian Michael Black
Manufacturer: Aveda, @aveda

Products Used

COLOR FORMULAS

  • Formula A

    Aveda Enlightener Powder Lightener + 10-volume developer

  • Formula B

    Aveda Full Spectrum Demi+ Dark Ash + 10-volume developer

  • Formula C

    20g Aveda Full Spectrum Demi+ Light Ash + 20g Full Spectrum 0N Clear + 10-volume developer

FORMULA STEPS

1. Prelighten the hair with Formula A, lifting to a pale yellow.

 

2. Shampoo, condition and dry the hair.

 

3. Section the hair as shown below.

 

 

4. Apply Formula B from scalp to ends on the underneath section and cover with foil.

 

5. Working through the top section, smudge Formula B to create a deep smudged root.

 

6. Apply Formula C from scalp to ends on the top section, applying over the smudged root to soften the color and create a nice blend.

 

Pro Tip: Always paint hair in the direction of the cuticle, starting at the root area and pulling through to the ends.

 

7. Process for 20 minutes. Shampoo, condition and style.