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Last updated: December 10, 2013

Balanced Chestnut Brunette

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1 Mix in a bowl Evolution of The Color3 5.5 with Oxid’o Alfaparf Milano 10-volume, dilluiion ratio 1:1,5. Apply the chosen basic color all over the hair from roots to ends.
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2 After applying the basic color, comb the hair into the place of the final styling. Mix in a bowl Supermeches+ High Lift with Oxid’o Alfaparf Milano 20-volume, dillution ratio 1:2.
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3 Choose an area where you wish to see a lighter effect on the midlengths and ends. Pick up the hair in a V-shaped section, narrow at the sides and deeper in the center. Start to paint the bleaching mixture onto the section.
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4 Work in a V shape so that the application is thinner at the edges of the section and becomes denser in the center of the section.
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5 Choose another place on the head where you want to see an area of lightness and repeat the same sectioning and application technique.
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6 Repeat the application on the opposite front side of the head. Here we selected two V shaped sections at the back of the head and one for each side.
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7 Develop the color for 35 minutes and shampoo. The finished result shows a lightening effect where the tones harmonize perfectly together.
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Balanced Chestnut Brunette

Bleaching meets color blending in the “Color Harmony” technique from Alfaparf Milano. For those clients who want subtle lightening but are short on time, grab Supermeches+ High Lift Powder Bleach. Even if your client requires all over color, Supermeches+ will cut treatment times in half.

Other Techniques Include:
Summer Twister– for stunning light effects on lengths and ends. Get the how-to!
Color Shake– a new twist for classic bobs! Color effects are only visible when hair moves. Get the how-to!
Surf Lightening– for short hair. This creates fresh, light effects at the top of head. Get the how-to!
Sunray– Brings out the very best in short hair using precision effects. Also ideal for men! Get the how-to!

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HOW-TO STEPS

  • close formula
    1 Mix in a bowl Evolution of The Color3 5.5 with Oxid’o Alfaparf Milano 10-volume, dilluiion ratio 1:1,5. Apply the chosen basic color all over the hair from roots to ends.
  • close formula
    2 After applying the basic color, comb the hair into the place of the final styling. Mix in a bowl Supermeches+ High Lift with Oxid’o Alfaparf Milano 20-volume, dillution ratio 1:2.
  • close formula
    3 Choose an area where you wish to see a lighter effect on the midlengths and ends. Pick up the hair in a V-shaped section, narrow at the sides and deeper in the center. Start to paint the bleaching mixture onto the section.
  • close formula
    4 Work in a V shape so that the application is thinner at the edges of the section and becomes denser in the center of the section.
  • close formula
    5 Choose another place on the head where you want to see an area of lightness and repeat the same sectioning and application technique.
  • close formula
    6 Repeat the application on the opposite front side of the head. Here we selected two V shaped sections at the back of the head and one for each side.
  • close formula
    7 Develop the color for 35 minutes and shampoo. The finished result shows a lightening effect where the tones harmonize perfectly together.
  • close formula
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    Café Latte Color with Mocha Accent How-To
    Pop of Red from Alfaparf Milano
    Spicy Tangerine Ombré from Alfaparf Milano

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