HOW-TO STEPS

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  • Formula A (base)

    Paul Mitchell Color XG 0.75 oz. 8PA + 0.75 oz. 6PA + 0.5 oz. 8AA + 2 oz. 20-volume Cream Developer

  • Formula B (hand painting)

    1 scoop of Paul Mitchell Skylight™ Hand-Painting Clay Lightener + 1.5. oz. 30-volume Cream Developer

  • Formula C (lowlights)

    Color XG 1 oz. 8PA + 1 oz. 7PN + 2 oz. 10-volume Cream Developer

  • Formula D (gloss)


    Color XG 10PA + 5-volume Cream Developer

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  Before

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  • Formula A (base)

    Paul Mitchell Color XG 0.75 oz. 8PA + 0.75 oz. 6PA + 0.5 oz. 8AA + 2 oz. 20-volume Cream Developer

  • Formula B (hand painting)

    1 scoop of Paul Mitchell Skylight™ Hand-Painting Clay Lightener + 1.5. oz. 30-volume Cream Developer

  • Formula C (lowlights)

    Color XG 1 oz. 8PA + 1 oz. 7PN + 2 oz. 10-volume Cream Developer

  • Formula D (gloss)


    Color XG 10PA + 5-volume Cream Developer

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  Section the hair into quadrants.

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  • Formula A (base)

    Paul Mitchell Color XG 0.75 oz. 8PA + 0.75 oz. 6PA + 0.5 oz. 8AA + 2 oz. 20-volume Cream Developer

  • Formula B (hand painting)

    1 scoop of Paul Mitchell Skylight™ Hand-Painting Clay Lightener + 1.5. oz. 30-volume Cream Developer

  • Formula C (lowlights)

    Color XG 1 oz. 8PA + 1 oz. 7PN + 2 oz. 10-volume Cream Developer

  • Formula D (gloss)


    Color XG 10PA + 5-volume Cream Developer

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  Start by applying Formula A to the base and feather down to ensure blending. Process for 35 minutes and rinse well, then wash with Paul Mitchell Color Protect® Post Color Shampoo and condition. Blow-dry.

   

  Pro Tip: Colin recommends using the new Paul Mitchell Color XG 8AA for lifting natural levels to get a cool result with over-depositing ash.

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  • Formula A (base)

    Paul Mitchell Color XG 0.75 oz. 8PA + 0.75 oz. 6PA + 0.5 oz. 8AA + 2 oz. 20-volume Cream Developer

  • Formula B (hand painting)

    1 scoop of Paul Mitchell Skylight™ Hand-Painting Clay Lightener + 1.5. oz. 30-volume Cream Developer

  • Formula C (lowlights)

    Color XG 1 oz. 8PA + 1 oz. 7PN + 2 oz. 10-volume Cream Developer

  • Formula D (gloss)


    Color XG 10PA + 5-volume Cream Developer

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  Create three total sections—both sides and the top section. Take a horseshoe parting following the parietal ridge and through the crown. Then, separate the rest of the hair from the back of the crown to the nape.

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  • Formula A (base)

    Paul Mitchell Color XG 0.75 oz. 8PA + 0.75 oz. 6PA + 0.5 oz. 8AA + 2 oz. 20-volume Cream Developer

  • Formula B (hand painting)

    1 scoop of Paul Mitchell Skylight™ Hand-Painting Clay Lightener + 1.5. oz. 30-volume Cream Developer

  • Formula C (lowlights)

    Color XG 1 oz. 8PA + 1 oz. 7PN + 2 oz. 10-volume Cream Developer

  • Formula D (gloss)


    Color XG 10PA + 5-volume Cream Developer

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  Starting at the front hairline just above the ear, take a diagonal-back V-shaped section and hand paint with Formula B. Continue to hand paint in diagonal sections, adding lowlights with Formula C every third section for depth.

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  • Formula A (base)

    Paul Mitchell Color XG 0.75 oz. 8PA + 0.75 oz. 6PA + 0.5 oz. 8AA + 2 oz. 20-volume Cream Developer

  • Formula B (hand painting)

    1 scoop of Paul Mitchell Skylight™ Hand-Painting Clay Lightener + 1.5. oz. 30-volume Cream Developer

  • Formula C (lowlights)

    Color XG 1 oz. 8PA + 1 oz. 7PN + 2 oz. 10-volume Cream Developer

  • Formula D (gloss)


    Color XG 10PA + 5-volume Cream Developer

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  Continue up the head in V-shaped sections.

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  • Formula A (base)

    Paul Mitchell Color XG 0.75 oz. 8PA + 0.75 oz. 6PA + 0.5 oz. 8AA + 2 oz. 20-volume Cream Developer

  • Formula B (hand painting)

    1 scoop of Paul Mitchell Skylight™ Hand-Painting Clay Lightener + 1.5. oz. 30-volume Cream Developer

  • Formula C (lowlights)

    Color XG 1 oz. 8PA + 1 oz. 7PN + 2 oz. 10-volume Cream Developer

  • Formula D (gloss)


    Color XG 10PA + 5-volume Cream Developer

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  Move to the top. Starting in the crown, take horizontal slices and hand paint with Formula B. Paint with Formula C every 3 to 4 sections for dimension.

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  • Formula A (base)

    Paul Mitchell Color XG 0.75 oz. 8PA + 0.75 oz. 6PA + 0.5 oz. 8AA + 2 oz. 20-volume Cream Developer

  • Formula B (hand painting)

    1 scoop of Paul Mitchell Skylight™ Hand-Painting Clay Lightener + 1.5. oz. 30-volume Cream Developer

  • Formula C (lowlights)

    Color XG 1 oz. 8PA + 1 oz. 7PN + 2 oz. 10-volume Cream Developer

  • Formula D (gloss)


    Color XG 10PA + 5-volume Cream Developer

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  Process for 25 minutes (or until desired lightness is achieved) and rinse well. Wash with Color Protect Post Color Shampoo and towel-dry.

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  • Formula A (base)

    Paul Mitchell Color XG 0.75 oz. 8PA + 0.75 oz. 6PA + 0.5 oz. 8AA + 2 oz. 20-volume Cream Developer

  • Formula B (hand painting)

    1 scoop of Paul Mitchell Skylight™ Hand-Painting Clay Lightener + 1.5. oz. 30-volume Cream Developer

  • Formula C (lowlights)

    Color XG 1 oz. 8PA + 1 oz. 7PN + 2 oz. 10-volume Cream Developer

  • Formula D (gloss)


    Color XG 10PA + 5-volume Cream Developer

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  Apply Formula D all over for a cool-toned finish. Process for 10 minutes, then lightly cleanse with Color Protect Post Color Shampoo and condition. 

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  • Formula A (base)

    Paul Mitchell Color XG 0.75 oz. 8PA + 0.75 oz. 6PA + 0.5 oz. 8AA + 2 oz. 20-volume Cream Developer

  • Formula B (hand painting)

    1 scoop of Paul Mitchell Skylight™ Hand-Painting Clay Lightener + 1.5. oz. 30-volume Cream Developer

  • Formula C (lowlights)

    Color XG 1 oz. 8PA + 1 oz. 7PN + 2 oz. 10-volume Cream Developer

  • Formula D (gloss)


    Color XG 10PA + 5-volume Cream Developer

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  Blow-dry and style in waves to accentuate the dimensional color.

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  • Formula A (base)

    Paul Mitchell Color XG 0.75 oz. 8PA + 0.75 oz. 6PA + 0.5 oz. 8AA + 2 oz. 20-volume Cream Developer

  • Formula B (hand painting)

    1 scoop of Paul Mitchell Skylight™ Hand-Painting Clay Lightener + 1.5. oz. 30-volume Cream Developer

  • Formula C (lowlights)

    Color XG 1 oz. 8PA + 1 oz. 7PN + 2 oz. 10-volume Cream Developer

  • Formula D (gloss)


    Color XG 10PA + 5-volume Cream Developer

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  Finished Look