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Last updated: November 01, 2017

Fiery Red Color Melt

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  • Formula A:

    Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-volume developer

  • Formula B:

    Joico Color Intensity Eraser + 20-volume developer

  • Formula C:

    1 part Joico Color Intensity Ruby Red + 3 parts Color Intensity Red

  • Formula D:

    Color Intensity Fiery Coral

  • Formula E:

    Equal parts Color Intensity Bronze + Color Intensity Orange

  • Formula F:

    Color Intensity Yellow

Things are heating up with this fiery red color melt from Colortrak Brand Ambassador and Las Vegas-based stylist Kate Eissinger (@kateloveshair), and we’ve got all the deets. Check out the color formulas and steps below to find out how Kate created this blend of color using the new Colortrak Glitter Brushes.

Colorist: Kate Eissinger
Manufacturer: Colortrak, @colortrak; Joico, @joico

COLOR FORMULAS

  • Formula A:

    Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-volume developer

  • Formula B:

    Joico Color Intensity Eraser + 20-volume developer

  • Formula C:

    1 part Joico Color Intensity Ruby Red + 3 parts Color Intensity Red

  • Formula D:

    Color Intensity Fiery Coral

  • Formula E:

    Equal parts Color Intensity Bronze + Color Intensity Orange

  • Formula F:

    Color Intensity Yellow

Products Used

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HOW-TO STEPS

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    • Formula A:

      Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-volume developer

    • Formula B:

      Joico Color Intensity Eraser + 20-volume developer

    • Formula C:

      1 part Joico Color Intensity Ruby Red + 3 parts Color Intensity Red

    • Formula D:

      Color Intensity Fiery Coral

    • Formula E:

      Equal parts Color Intensity Bronze + Color Intensity Orange

    • Formula F:

      Color Intensity Yellow

    1

    Starting level on the left, prelightened on the right.

     

    To achieve the desire prelightened level, apply Formula A from the base to the midlengths. Then, apply Formula B throughout the ends to remove old color. Process until she reaches a pale yellow. Then, create a horseshoe-shaped section at the crown and clip away, leaving out the fringe area.

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    • Formula A:

      Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-volume developer

    • Formula B:

      Joico Color Intensity Eraser + 20-volume developer

    • Formula C:

      1 part Joico Color Intensity Ruby Red + 3 parts Color Intensity Red

    • Formula D:

      Color Intensity Fiery Coral

    • Formula E:

      Equal parts Color Intensity Bronze + Color Intensity Orange

    • Formula F:

      Color Intensity Yellow

    2

    Once hair is lifted and the horseshoe section clipped away, take a ½-inch section of hair at the nape and apply Formula C using the Colortrak Extra Wide Glitter Brush, working down about 2 inches from the scalp.

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    • Formula A:

      Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-volume developer

    • Formula B:

      Joico Color Intensity Eraser + 20-volume developer

    • Formula C:

      1 part Joico Color Intensity Ruby Red + 3 parts Color Intensity Red

    • Formula D:

      Color Intensity Fiery Coral

    • Formula E:

      Equal parts Color Intensity Bronze + Color Intensity Orange

    • Formula F:

      Color Intensity Yellow

    3

    Next, apply Formula D with the Colortrak Wide Glitter Brush, overlapping with Formula C. Use your thumb and index finger to blend the two formulas, creating a seamless melt. 

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    • Formula A:

      Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-volume developer

    • Formula B:

      Joico Color Intensity Eraser + 20-volume developer

    • Formula C:

      1 part Joico Color Intensity Ruby Red + 3 parts Color Intensity Red

    • Formula D:

      Color Intensity Fiery Coral

    • Formula E:

      Equal parts Color Intensity Bronze + Color Intensity Orange

    • Formula F:

      Color Intensity Yellow

    4

    Then, apply Formula E on the ends of one section and Formula F on the ends of the next. Continue alternating for added dimension. Once all hair is painted, start working in the horseshoe-shaped section. Using horizontal sections, continue the same technique used in steps 2 and 3, starting with Formula C melting into Formula D and then melting into Formula E or Formula F.

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    Next, move on to the fringe area and use Colortrak Balayage Haircoloring film to color the fringe line. Apply Formula C on the base and then color melt Formulas D, E and F. Alternate applying Formulas E and F through the ends. Process for 25 to 35 minutes.

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    • Formula A:

      Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-volume developer

    • Formula B:

      Joico Color Intensity Eraser + 20-volume developer

    • Formula C:

      1 part Joico Color Intensity Ruby Red + 3 parts Color Intensity Red

    • Formula D:

      Color Intensity Fiery Coral

    • Formula E:

      Equal parts Color Intensity Bronze + Color Intensity Orange

    • Formula F:

      Color Intensity Yellow

    6

    Rinse with cold water, keeping the ends out.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A:

      Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-volume developer

    • Formula B:

      Joico Color Intensity Eraser + 20-volume developer

    • Formula C:

      1 part Joico Color Intensity Ruby Red + 3 parts Color Intensity Red

    • Formula D:

      Color Intensity Fiery Coral

    • Formula E:

      Equal parts Color Intensity Bronze + Color Intensity Orange

    • Formula F:

      Color Intensity Yellow

    7

    Cleanse with a sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner, then blow-dry and style as desired.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A:

      Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder + 20-volume developer

    • Formula B:

      Joico Color Intensity Eraser + 20-volume developer

    • Formula C:

      1 part Joico Color Intensity Ruby Red + 3 parts Color Intensity Red

    • Formula D:

      Color Intensity Fiery Coral

    • Formula E:

      Equal parts Color Intensity Bronze + Color Intensity Orange

    • Formula F:

      Color Intensity Yellow

    8

    Finished look.

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