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Last updated: October 05, 2011

Fiery Red Color Technical from Schwarzkopf IGORA

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Fiery Red Color Technical from Schwarzkopf IGORA

What is the color of lust? Red, of course. Unleash your passion with a look that combines copper and red tones to create a fiery head of hair that exudes confidence, power and sexuality.


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HOW-TO STEPS

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    To achieve the following look, use these formulas:

    Natural level:
    7-0 Medium Blonde
    Previously colored mid-lengths and ends: 8-0 Light Blonde with a Copper-Gold tint

    Color 1
    IGORA Royal Colorist’s Color Crème 8-77 Light Blonde Copper Extra
    IGORA Royal Colorist’s Color & Care Developer 6%

    Color 2
    IGORA Royal Colorist’s Color Crème 7-887 Medium Blonde Intensive Red Copper
    IGORA Royal Colorist’s Color & Care Developer 6%

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    Start by parting the hair along the center and create 2 triangular sections from the temples towards the crown.

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    Another look at how the sectioning appears.

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    Starting on one side, take a 2 cm section according to the natural hairline, allowing 1 cm of this to fall away.

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    Another look at the hair to be included in the foil.

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    Apply your first color (IGORA Royal Colorist’s Color Crème 8-77) onto the remainder of this section using a woven slice technique.

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    Continue the same process from the front hairline upwards to the crown. Finalise one side and then continue the same process on the other side.

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    A closer look at the color application.

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    This is how the finished foils appear.

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    Apply IGORA Skin Protection Cream around the hairline.

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    Work with your second color (IGORA Royal Colorist’s Color Crème 7-887) applying the color from the mid-lengths through to the ends. Start on the crown area and work down to the nape.

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    An image of how the hair looks when the second color is applied.

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    Now continue from the crown between the foils, towards the front hairline.

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    Finally, apply the second color to the roots of the foiled slices and leave all the colors to develop according to the product instructions for use. When desired color is reached, rinse, shampoo and condition hair before styling.

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    The final results!