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Last updated: May 15, 2018

From Brassy Red To Rooty Blonde In Just One Session

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  • 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

Not only did Jenn Malone (@jmalonehair) manage to take her client from a brassy red base to a rooty blonde in a single session, but this transformation also earned her a spot as a finalist in the 2017 #ONESHOT Hair Awards for Transformation Shot of the Year. Find out how Jenn, a master colorist at Agencé Salon in San Dimas, Calif., created this on-trend style in the steps below!

 

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Colorist: Jenn Malone

COLOR FORMULAS

  • 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

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HOW-TO STEPS

  • open color formula
    close 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

    1

    Before

  • 2

    Babylight throughout the entire head using Formula A. Separate each section with foil, but leave the ends out. “It’s important to take very fine sections close together to be able to cut through her brassy red base,” shares Jenn. 

  • 3

    Using Formula B, paint the ends of the hair that were left out of the foils. Let process.

  • 4

    Rinse, then shampoo the hair. Do not condition yet. Apply Formula C starting at the nape and work your way forward. Comb the formula down about 2 inches using a wide-tooth comb, continuously moving the color around. Process for about 12 to 15 minutes. 

  • 5

    Rinse the hair, then towel-dry. Apply Formula D all over, fully saturating the hair. Let process for 15 minutes. 

  • 6

    Condition, then style as desired. To achieve Jenn’s beachy waves, curl the hair with a 1¼-inch Hot Tools curling iron and spray with Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray

  • open color formula
    close 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

    7

    Finished look

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