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Last updated: June 25, 2018

Color Correction: Box Color Brown to Pink Platinum

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    Wella Professionals BLONDOR + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1

  • Formula B

    Wella BLONDOR + 20-volume developer + Olaplex No.1

  • Formula C

    Equal parts Redken Shades EQ 9P + Shades EQ 9V + Shades EQ Processing Solution + Olaplex No.1

  • Formula D

    Pulp Riot Blush

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Color Correction: Box Color Brown to Pink Platinum

It’s no surprise that the biggest OMG transformations take some serious time, and this one was no different. Nine hours, five shades and a LOT of color later, Eric Vaughn (@realericvaughn), owner of REV Salon in Houston, took his client from boxed color brunette to pink and platinum.

 

Total chair time: 9 hours

 

Pricing: Eric charges $120/hour for a corrective color, so this appointment cost his client $1,080 in total.

 

COLOR FORMULAS

  • Formula A

    Wella Professionals BLONDOR + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1

  • Formula B

    Wella BLONDOR + 20-volume developer + Olaplex No.1

  • Formula C

    Equal parts Redken Shades EQ 9P + Shades EQ 9V + Shades EQ Processing Solution + Olaplex No.1

  • Formula D

    Pulp Riot Blush

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HOW-TO STEPS

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    • Formula A

      Wella Professionals BLONDOR + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1

    • Formula B

      Wella BLONDOR + 20-volume developer + Olaplex No.1

    • Formula C

      Equal parts Redken Shades EQ 9P + Shades EQ 9V + Shades EQ Processing Solution + Olaplex No.1

    • Formula D

      Pulp Riot Blush

    1

    Start by using PRAVANA Artificial Hair Color Extractor to remove any boxed color build up.

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    • Formula A

      Wella Professionals BLONDOR + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1

    • Formula B

      Wella BLONDOR + 20-volume developer + Olaplex No.1

    • Formula C

      Equal parts Redken Shades EQ 9P + Shades EQ 9V + Shades EQ Processing Solution + Olaplex No.1

    • Formula D

      Pulp Riot Blush

    2

    Apply Formula A 1 inch off the scalp and process for 30 minutes under heat. Then, apply Formula B to re-saturate the ends. Rinse and apply Olaplex No.2.

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    • Formula A

      Wella Professionals BLONDOR + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1

    • Formula B

      Wella BLONDOR + 20-volume developer + Olaplex No.1

    • Formula C

      Equal parts Redken Shades EQ 9P + Shades EQ 9V + Shades EQ Processing Solution + Olaplex No.1

    • Formula D

      Pulp Riot Blush

    3

    Then, apply Formula B to the new growth area only and Formula A to the midlengths and ends.

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    • Formula A

      Wella Professionals BLONDOR + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1

    • Formula B

      Wella BLONDOR + 20-volume developer + Olaplex No.1

    • Formula C

      Equal parts Redken Shades EQ 9P + Shades EQ 9V + Shades EQ Processing Solution + Olaplex No.1

    • Formula D

      Pulp Riot Blush

    4

    Tone using Formula C and let process for 10 minutes.

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    • Formula A

      Wella Professionals BLONDOR + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1

    • Formula B

      Wella BLONDOR + 20-volume developer + Olaplex No.1

    • Formula C

      Equal parts Redken Shades EQ 9P + Shades EQ 9V + Shades EQ Processing Solution + Olaplex No.1

    • Formula D

      Pulp Riot Blush

    5

    Next, weave lowlights and, in foils, apply Olaplex No.2 about 1 to 2 inches from the root, and Formula D to the remainder of the hair. Melt Formula D up into Olaplex No.2 for a soft blend.

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    • Formula A

      Wella Professionals BLONDOR + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1

    • Formula B

      Wella BLONDOR + 20-volume developer + Olaplex No.1

    • Formula C

      Equal parts Redken Shades EQ 9P + Shades EQ 9V + Shades EQ Processing Solution + Olaplex No.1

    • Formula D

      Pulp Riot Blush

    6

    The entire transformation!