HOW-TO STEPS

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  Model’s ends were prelightened to Level 9.

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  PRAVANA Color Formulas
  Formula A: Chromasilk 1 oz. 6.46 + ¼ oz. 4.4
  Formula B: Chromasilk VIVIDS Red
  Formula C: 2½ oz. Chromasilk VIVIDS Yellow +  1 oz. Clear
  
  Section the hair into quadrants.

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  Beginning in front, apply Formula A to new growth, working in ¼-inch to ½-inch subsections. Apply to all regrowth from the top down, and from front to back. Process, shampoo, rinse and dry the hair.

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  Resection the hair into quadrants. Create a ¼-inch to ½-inch horizontal slice at the nape, and apply Formula B two inches from the roots and over the previously-applied formula with a color brush. 

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  Apply Formula C through the prelightened ends.

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  With gloved hands, blend Formulas B and C at the midshaft. Avoid blending too far down the shaft in order to preserve the vibrancy of Formula C. Be sure to wipe off gloves between sections.

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  Continue working up the head in ¼-inch to ½-inch subsections, applying Formula B at the roots and Formula C through the ends, and blending through the midshafts.

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  Once the back section is complete, move to the section above the ear. Working in ¼-inch to ½-inch horizontal sections, apply Formula B two inches off of the roots, Formula C through the ends and blend at the midshaft.

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  Process 20 to 30 minutes at room temperature, rinse with cool water and shampoo, condition and set color with the VIVIDS Color Protect collection.

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