Face-Framing Pastel Off A Blonde Base

- Formula A:
1 oz. Matrix SOCOLOR Cult Semi-Permanent Clear
- Formula B:
1 oz. SOCOLOR Cult Semi-Permanent Bubblegum Pink
- Formula C:
¾ oz. SOCOLOR Cult Semi-Permanent Lavender Macaron + ¼ oz. SOCOLOR Cult Semi-Permanent Royal Purple
Before.

- Formula A:
1 oz. Matrix SOCOLOR Cult Semi-Permanent Clear
- Formula B:
1 oz. SOCOLOR Cult Semi-Permanent Bubblegum Pink
- Formula C:
¾ oz. SOCOLOR Cult Semi-Permanent Lavender Macaron + ¼ oz. SOCOLOR Cult Semi-Permanent Royal Purple
Start with a custom, crescent-shaped section from the center hairline to directly behind the ear on the left side. Then, on the other side, create a second crescent-shaped section from the top of the right ear to the center nape. Clip the rest of the hair away.
Begin the color application by applying Formula A at the roots and ends in the first crescent-shaped section using ¼-inch, diagonal-back slices. Follow the hairline, starting behind the ear and working up.

- Formula A:
1 oz. Matrix SOCOLOR Cult Semi-Permanent Clear
- Formula B:
1 oz. SOCOLOR Cult Semi-Permanent Bubblegum Pink
- Formula C:
¾ oz. SOCOLOR Cult Semi-Permanent Lavender Macaron + ¼ oz. SOCOLOR Cult Semi-Permanent Royal Purple
At the midlengths, apply Formula B and blend into Formula A at both the bottom and top of the sliced section, leaving a small area in the very middle of the hair shaft free from color. Then, apply Formula C in the center of the strand (the color-free area) and blend into the pink.
Pro Tip: Using clear on the roots and ends acts as a transitional buffer between the client's natural haircolor and the fashion shades.

- Formula A:
1 oz. Matrix SOCOLOR Cult Semi-Permanent Clear
- Formula B:
1 oz. SOCOLOR Cult Semi-Permanent Bubblegum Pink
- Formula C:
¾ oz. SOCOLOR Cult Semi-Permanent Lavender Macaron + ¼ oz. SOCOLOR Cult Semi-Permanent Royal Purple
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Repeat steps 3 and 4 until each section is complete. Then, repeat the process on the other side of the head. Let color process and rinse.

- Formula A:
1 oz. Matrix SOCOLOR Cult Semi-Permanent Clear
- Formula B:
1 oz. SOCOLOR Cult Semi-Permanent Bubblegum Pink
- Formula C:
¾ oz. SOCOLOR Cult Semi-Permanent Lavender Macaron + ¼ oz. SOCOLOR Cult Semi-Permanent Royal Purple

Face-Framing Pastel Off A Blonde Base
Not only are pink and purple tones most commonly used on clients who are new to fashion colors, but the blondies in your chair especially love them for their seamless and natural-looking fade out. Watch Ulta Beauty Pro Team Member Danielle Keasling use crescent-shaped sections and a combination of pink, purple and clear to add a peekaboo pastel along the face and jawline, then follow the step-by-step guide below to recreate the look behind the chair.
COLOR FORMULAS
- Formula A:
1 oz. Matrix SOCOLOR Cult Semi-Permanent Clear
- Formula B:
1 oz. SOCOLOR Cult Semi-Permanent Bubblegum Pink
- Formula C:
¾ oz. SOCOLOR Cult Semi-Permanent Lavender Macaron + ¼ oz. SOCOLOR Cult Semi-Permanent Royal Purple
HOW-TO STEPS
-
- Formula A:
1 oz. Matrix SOCOLOR Cult Semi-Permanent Clear
- Formula B:
1 oz. SOCOLOR Cult Semi-Permanent Bubblegum Pink
- Formula C:
¾ oz. SOCOLOR Cult Semi-Permanent Lavender Macaron + ¼ oz. SOCOLOR Cult Semi-Permanent Royal Purple
1Before.
- Formula A:
-
- Formula A:
1 oz. Matrix SOCOLOR Cult Semi-Permanent Clear
- Formula B:
1 oz. SOCOLOR Cult Semi-Permanent Bubblegum Pink
- Formula C:
¾ oz. SOCOLOR Cult Semi-Permanent Lavender Macaron + ¼ oz. SOCOLOR Cult Semi-Permanent Royal Purple
2Start with a custom, crescent-shaped section from the center hairline to directly behind the ear on the left side. Then, on the other side, create a second crescent-shaped section from the top of the right ear to the center nape. Clip the rest of the hair away.
Begin the color application by applying Formula A at the roots and ends in the first crescent-shaped section using ¼-inch, diagonal-back slices. Follow the hairline, starting behind the ear and working up.
- Formula A:
-
- Formula A:
1 oz. Matrix SOCOLOR Cult Semi-Permanent Clear
- Formula B:
1 oz. SOCOLOR Cult Semi-Permanent Bubblegum Pink
- Formula C:
¾ oz. SOCOLOR Cult Semi-Permanent Lavender Macaron + ¼ oz. SOCOLOR Cult Semi-Permanent Royal Purple
3At the midlengths, apply Formula B and blend into Formula A at both the bottom and top of the sliced section, leaving a small area in the very middle of the hair shaft free from color. Then, apply Formula C in the center of the strand (the color-free area) and blend into the pink.
Pro Tip: Using clear on the roots and ends acts as a transitional buffer between the client’s natural haircolor and the fashion shades.
- Formula A:
-
- Formula A:
1 oz. Matrix SOCOLOR Cult Semi-Permanent Clear
- Formula B:
1 oz. SOCOLOR Cult Semi-Permanent Bubblegum Pink
- Formula C:
¾ oz. SOCOLOR Cult Semi-Permanent Lavender Macaron + ¼ oz. SOCOLOR Cult Semi-Permanent Royal Purple
4Repeat steps 3 and 4 until each section is complete. Then, repeat the process on the other side of the head. Let color process and rinse.
- Formula A:
-
- Formula A:
1 oz. Matrix SOCOLOR Cult Semi-Permanent Clear
- Formula B:
1 oz. SOCOLOR Cult Semi-Permanent Bubblegum Pink
- Formula C:
¾ oz. SOCOLOR Cult Semi-Permanent Lavender Macaron + ¼ oz. SOCOLOR Cult Semi-Permanent Royal Purple
5Finished look.
- Formula A:
-
- Formula A:
1 oz. Matrix SOCOLOR Cult Semi-Permanent Clear
- Formula B:
1 oz. SOCOLOR Cult Semi-Permanent Bubblegum Pink
- Formula C:
¾ oz. SOCOLOR Cult Semi-Permanent Lavender Macaron + ¼ oz. SOCOLOR Cult Semi-Permanent Royal Purple
6Finished look.
- Formula A:
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