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Hot Shot Transformation Finalists 2017

After sorting through 215,000 entries from all over the globe, the 25 Hot Shot finalists in the Transformation category have been revealed! The winners will be announced on August 20 at the #ONESHOT *Hair Awards**—the biggest hair awards event in the world.* Tickets can be purchased here!

#ONESHOT will take place during COLOR, Cut & Style in Austin, Texas. Three days. 18 classes. 50 incredible artists. Get tickets here!

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Color Formula

Formula A
Aveda Enlightener Powder Lightener + 20-volume developer
Formula B
Aveda Enlightener Powder Lightener + 30-volume developer
Formula C
40g 6N + 4g Dark NN + 40g Deposit Only Liquid Activator
Formula D
40g 10N + 40g 0N + 7g Pastel Violet

Artist: @saramay_level10

Winners announced on August 20th at The behindthechair Show in Austin, TX! Get tickets at behindthechair.com/theshow!

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Artist: Ruby Devine

Colorist: Ruby Devine

Manufacturer: Pulp Riot, @pulpriothair; Schwarzkopf Professional, @schwarzkopfusa

Color Formula

Formula A
Schwarzkopf Profesional BLONDME + 20-volume developer + Olaplex No.1 + AntidotPro
Formula B
Pulp Riot Smoke + Lilac + Clear
Formula C
Pulp Riot Lemon + Blush + Cupid + Jam + Lilac
Formula D
Pulp Riot Cupid + Clear
Formula E
Pulp Riot Aquatic + Clear
Formula F
Pulp Riot Lemon + Aquatic + Absinthe

Artist: @rubydevine

Winners announced on August 20th at The behindthechair Show in Austin, TX! Get tickets at behindthechair.com/theshow!

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Colorist: Angie Hunt

Manufacturer: Redken, @redken

Color Formula

Formula A:
2 parts Redken Flash Lift Lightener + 1 part Redken 20-volume Pro-Oxide Cream Developer
Formula B:
Equal parts Redken Shades EQ 09V + Processing Solution
Formula C:
Redken Color Fusion 5Vr + ¼ Redken Hi-Fusion V + 10-volume Pro-Oxide Cream Developer
Formula D:
Shades EQ Clear + Processing Solution

Artist: @angie_hunt_

Winners announced on August 20th at The behindthechair Show in Austin, TX! Get tickets at behindthechair.com/theshow!

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Colorist: Alexander Scott

Manufacturer: Olaplex, @olaplex; Redken, @redken

Color Formula

Formula A
Redken Flash Lift + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1 + Argan oil
Formula B
Redken Flash Lift + 25-volume developer + Olaplex No.1 + Argan oil
Formula C
Redken Shades EQ 09NW + Shades EQ Processing Solution
Formula D
Redken Flash Lift + 10-volume developer + Olaplex No.1 + Argan oil
Formula E
Redken Shades EQ 09GI + Shades EQ Processing Solution

Artist: @alexanderscotthair

Winners announced on August 20th at The behindthechair Show in Austin, TX! Get tickets at behindthechair.com/theshow!

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Colorist: Joie Wallace

Manufacturer: amika, @amikapro; b3 Brazilian Bond Builder, @brazilianbondbuilder; MIZANI; Wella Professionals, @WellaHairUSA

Color Formula

Starting Level
2
Formula A
Wella Professionals BLONDOR Freelights Clay Lightener + 30-volume developer + b3 Brazilian Bond Builder
Formula B
Wella Professionals BLONDOR Freelights Clay Lightener + 40-volume developer + b3 Brazilian Bond Builder
Formula C
Wella Professionals Koleston Perfect 2 oz. 66/46 + 2 oz. 7/44 + 1 oz. 7/43 + 20-volume developer + b3 Brazilian Bond Builder
Formula D
Wella Professionals Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + Wella Professionals Relights /00 Clear + b3 Brazilian Bond Builder

Artist: @joiewallacehair

Winners announced on August 20th at The behindthechair Show in Austin, TX! Get tickets at behindthechair.com/theshow!

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Artist: @hairbykristinamarie

Winners announced on August 20th at The behindthechair Show in Austin, TX! Get tickets at behindthechair.com/theshow!

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Colorist: Erik Gutierrez

Manufacturer: Davines, @davinesnorthamerica; Hot Tools, @hottoolspro; Kevin Murphy; Oribe, @oribe; Redken, @redken

Color Formula

Formula A (lightener):
Redken Flash Lift Lightening Powder + 20-volume developer
Formula B (lightener):
Flash Lift Lightening Powder + 10-volume developer
Formula C:
Redken Shades EQ 6N + 6T + Shades EQ Processing Solution
Formula D:
Shades EQ 9V + 9P + 9T + Shades EQ Processing Solution

Artist: @hairerik

Winners announced on August 20th at The behindthechair Show in Austin, TX! Get tickets at behindthechair.com/theshow!

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Color Formula

Formula A
Schwarzkopf Professional BLONDME® + 30-volume developer + 1/8 oz. Olaplex No.1
Formula B
Schwarzkopf Professional BLONDME® + 20-volume developer + 1/8 oz. Olaplex No.1
Formula C (creative color)
Pulp Riot Direct Dyes (all 16 shades were used in various combinations, blurred and melted together)
Formula D
Pulp Riot Lilac + Clear (1:1)

Artist: @jamieashtonjreamsinhaircolor

Winners announced on August 20th at The behindthechair Show in Austin, TX! Get tickets at behindthechair.com/theshow!

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Color Formula

Starting Level
Pre-lightened to a Level 10
Formula A
Keratin Complex Metamorfix Direct Pigments 5g .62 + 20g Olaplex No.2
Formula B
Keratin Complex Metamorfix Direct Pigments 1g .66 + 4g .33 + 30g Olaplex No.2
Formula C
Keratin Complex Metamorfix Direct Pigments 3g .62 + 2g .66 + 50g Olaplex No.2

Artist: @honeybeedoeshair

Winners announced on August 20th at The behindthechair Show in Austin, TX! Get tickets at behindthechair.com/theshow!

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Colorist: Jay Rua

Manufacturer: b3 Brazilian Bond Builder, @brazilianbondbuilder; PRAVANA, @pravana

Color Formula

Formula A:
PRAVANA Pure Light Power Lightener + 10-volume developer + b3 Brazilian Bond Builder
Formula B:
PRAVANA ChromaSilk Natural + a few drops 6.66 Intense Red Blonde
Formula C (toner):
PRAVANA ChromaSilk Express Tones Pearl

Artist: @jayrua_glam

Winners announced on August 20th at The behindthechair Show in Austin, TX! Get tickets at behindthechair.com/theshow!

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Artist: @the_hair_doctor

Winners announced on August 20th at The behindthechair Show in Austin, TX! Get tickets at behindthechair.com/theshow!

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Artist: @kendrastrandhair

Winners announced on August 20th at The behindthechair Show in Austin, TX! Get tickets at behindthechair.com/theshow!

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Colorist: Melissa Eppers

Makeup Artist: Daysi Serrano

Manufacturer: b3 Brazilian Bond Builder, @brazilianbondbuilder; Bio Ionic, @bioionicla; Fanola; label.m, @labelmusa; Olivia Garden, @oliviagardenint; Pulp Riot, @pulpriothair

Color Formula

Natural/Starting Level:
Level 4 regrowth with a Level 4/5 base
Formula A (new growth):
Pulp Riot #BLONDEAF Lightener + 20-volume developer + b3 Brazilian Bond Builder
Formula B (base color):
#BLONDEAF Lightener + 30-volume developer + b3
Formula C (midlengths/ends):
#BLONDEAF Lightener + 10-volume developer + b3
Formula D:
Pulp Riot Velvet + a small amount of Pulp Riot Nightfall + b3
Formula E:
Nightfall + a small amount of Velvet + b3
Formula F:
Pulp Riot Aquatic + a small amount of Nightfall + b3
Formula G:
Pulp Riot Seaglass + a small of amount of Aquatic + b3

Artist: @roguehairstudio

Winners announced on August 20th at The behindthechair Show in Austin, TX! Get tickets at behindthechair.com/theshow!

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Artist: Samantha Christopher

Colorist: Samantha Christopher

Manufacturer: #MYDENTITY @guy_tang, @guytang_mydentity; Joico, @joico; Olaplex, @olaplex; Trionics Hair Care

Color Formula

Formula A
Joico Blonde Life + Trionics equal parts Lift Thru and Actuator + 1/8 oz. Olaplex No.1 + 1 oz. Antidot Pro
Formula B
equal parts Joico Blonde Life + Trionics Actuator + Accent + 1/8 oz. Olaplex No.1
Formula C
Guy Tang #mydentity 40g Clear + 2g Dark Shadows
Formula D
Guy Tang #mydentity 40g Clear + 6g Dark Shadows + 6-volume developer

Artist: @aprilbloom

Winners announced on August 20th at The behindthechair Show in Austin, TX! Get tickets at behindthechair.com/theshow!

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Colorist: Mickey Colón

Manufacturer: Pulp Riot, @pulpriothair; Wella Professionals, @WellaHairUSA

Color Formula

Natural/Starting Level
6
Formula A
Wella Professionals BLONDOR + 20-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula B
1 oz. Wella Professionals Koleston Perfect Innosense 9/8/ + 2 oz. Wella Professionals Koleston Perfect Pastel Developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula C
2 oz. Wella Professionals Koleston Perfect Innosense 10/8/ + 4 oz. Wella Professionals Koleston Perfect Pastel Developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula D
Pulp Riot Mercury (two tubes)

Artist: @mickeycolonjr

Winners announced on August 20th at The behindthechair Show in Austin, TX! Get tickets at behindthechair.com/theshow!

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Colorist: Jimmy Hilton

Manufacturer: L’Oréal Professionnel, @lorealpro; Prive

Color Formula

Starting Level
6/7 ash, with 5 inches of natural growth and existing highlights on the rest.
Formula A (roots)
L’Oreal Professionnel INOA 20g 5.45 + 10g 6.40 + 25-volume developer
Formula B
L’Oreal Professionnel INOA 10g 7.43 + 15g 8.04 + 5g 7.40 + 30-volume developer
Formula C (gloss)
L’Oreal Professionnel DIA Light 40g 7.43 + 10g 7.40 + 10g 9.02 + 9-volume developer

Artist: @jimmyhilton

Winners announced on August 20th at The behindthechair Show in Austin, TX! Get tickets at behindthechair.com/theshow!

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Artist: Sam Kane

Colorist: Kelsey Rae

Manufacturer: Wella Professionals, @WellaHairUSA

Color Formula

Formula A
Wella Professionals BLONDOR + 25-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula B (toner)
Wella Professionals Color Touch 1 part 10/6 + 1 part 9/16 + 2 parts 6-volume developer

Artist: @kelseyraecolors

Winners announced on August 20th at The behindthechair Show in Austin, TX! Get tickets at behindthechair.com/theshow!

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Colorist: Jenn Malone

Manufacturer: Hot Tools, @hottoolspro; Oribe, @oribe; Redken, @redken

Color Formula

Formula A:
Redken Flash Lift Lightener + 20-volume developer
Formula B:
Redken Flash Lift Lightener + 40-volume developer
Formula C:
Redken Shades EQ 4N + 6T + 7P + Shades EQ Processing Solution
Formula D:
Redken Shades EQ 9P + 9V + a drop of 9B + Shades EQ Processing Solution

Artist: @jmalonehair

Winners announced on August 20th at The behindthechair Show in Austin, TX! Get tickets at behindthechair.com/theshow!

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Colorist: Wes Palmer, @wesdoeshair

Manufacturer: b3 Brazilian Bond Builder, @brazilianbondbuilder; Wella Professionals, @WellaHairUSA

Color Formula

Starting Level
pre-lightened Level 8 with natural Level 7 new growth
Formula A (regrowth)
Wella Professionals Koleston 7/34 + equal parts 6/4 + 1 inch /43 + 30-volume developer + b3 Brazilian Bond Builder
Formula B (midlengths and ends)
Wella Professionals Koleston 7/34 + equal parts 6/4 + 1 inch /43 + 20-volume developer + b3 Brazilian Bond Builder

Artist: @wesdoeshair

Winners announced on August 20th at The behindthechair Show in Austin, TX! Get tickets at behindthechair.com/theshow!

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Artist: Jackie Hovorka, @fullmetaljaxon

Colorist: Jackie Hovorka, @fullmetaljaxon

Manufacturer: Kenra Professional, @kenraprofessional; Keune, @keunenamerica

Color Formula

Formula A (lightener)
Keune Magic Blonde + 20-volume developer
Formula B (lightener)
Keune Magic Blonde + 10-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula C (shadow root)
Kenra Professional Kenra Color 8SM + 9-volume developer + Kenra Professional Violet Booster
Formula D
Kenra Professional Kenra Color 10A + 10V + 9-volume developer

Artist: @fullmetaljaxon

Winners announced on August 20th at The behindthechair Show in Austin, TX! Get tickets at behindthechair.com/theshow!

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Colorist: Jamie Kindschuh

Manufacturer: b3 Brazilian Bond Builder, @brazilianbondbuilder; Goldwell, @goldwellus; Pulp Riot, @pulpriothair

Color Formula

Formula A
Goldwell Oxycur Platin + 20-volume developer + b3 Brazilian Bond Builder
Formula B
Pulp Riot Fireball + 1 dot of Pulp Riot Noir + b3 Brazilian Bond Builder

Artist: @bleachedandblown

Winners announced on August 20th at The behindthechair Show in Austin, TX! Get tickets at behindthechair.com/theshow!

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Color Formula

Formula A (lightener)
Redken Flash Lift + 25-volume developer + Olaplex No.1 + Argan oil
Formula B
Pulp Riot Lilac + Olaplex No.1
Formula C
Pulp Riot Blush + Pulp Riot Cupid + Olaplex No.1
Formula D
Pulp Riot Lemon + Olaplex No.1
Formula E
Redken Shades EQ Gloss 60g 7V + 1g 1B + 60 ml Shades EQ Processing Solution

Artist: @alexanderscotthair

Winners announced on August 20th at The behindthechair Show in Austin, TX! Get tickets at behindthechair.com/theshow!

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Artist: Briana Cisneros, @brianacisneros

Colorist: Briana Cisneros, @brianacisneros

Manufacturer: Olaplex, @olaplex; Wella Professionals, @WellaHairUSA

Color Formula

Formula A
Wella Professionals BLONDOR + 25-volume developer + 1/8 oz. Olaplex No.1
Formula B
Wella Professionals Color Touch 7/1 + 13-volume developer
Formula C
Wella Professionals ILLUMINA 9/60 + 6/16 + Wella Koleston Perfect Pastel Crème Developer
Formula D
Wella Professionals ILLUMINA 10/ + 10/1 + 1 drop of 9/60 + Wella Koleston Perfect Pastel Crème Developer

Artist: @brianacisneros

Winners announced on August 20th at The behindthechair Show in Austin, TX! Get tickets at behindthechair.com/theshow!

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Colorist: Mary Tran

Manufacturer: Fanola; Joico, @joico; Kenra Professional, @kenraprofessional; Olaplex, @olaplex; Redken, @redken; Schwarzkopf Professional, @schwarzkopfusa

Color Formula

Formula A:
Schwarzkopf Professional BLONDME Lightener + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula B:
Joico Crème Lightener + 25-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula C:
BLONDME Lightener + 40-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula D:
Equal parts Redken Shades EQ 7V + Shades EQ 9B + a squirt of Kenra Professional Violet Booster + Processing Solution
Formula E:
Shades EQ Clear + a splash of Shades EQ 1B + Processing Solution

Artist: @mare.l.a

Winners announced on August 20th at The behindthechair Show in Austin, TX! Get tickets at behindthechair.com/theshow!

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Artist: Allen Mujagic, @alennmj

Colorist: Allen Mujagic, @alennmj

Manufacturer: L’Oréal Professionnel, @lorealpro

Color Formula

Formula A (babylights)
L’Oréal Professionnel Multi-Techniques Powder + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1
Formula B (root toner)
L’Oréal Professionnel DIA Richesse 6N + equal parts 9-volume developer
Formula C (midlength toner)
L’Oréal Professionnel DIA Richesse 8N + Clear + 9-volume developer (1:½)
Formula D (ends toner)
L’Oréal Professionnel DIA Light Clear + 10.12 + 6-volume developer (1:½)

Artist: @alennmj

Winners announced on August 20th at The behindthechair Show in Austin, TX! Get tickets at behindthechair.com/theshow!

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