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Last updated: May 31, 2017

Gem-Toned Brunette from Schwarzkopf Professional

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  • Formula A

    IGORA PEARLESCENCE P 6-89 + IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 6% (10-volume)

  • Formula B

    IGORA PEARLESCENCE P 6-23 + IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 6% (10-volume)

  • Formula C

    IGORA ROYAL 6-1 + IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 3% (10-volume)

Gem-Toned Brunette from Schwarzkopf Professional

Here’s one for all your brunettes! A rich, chocolate brown is infused with pearlized tones of teal, violet and chestnut, creating a multidimensional fashion-inspired look. The Schwarzkopf Professional Pearlescence Collection combines the perfect balance of pastel and vivid tones with natural shades to create a truly unique look. Here’s how it’s done!

Colorist: Rossa Jurenas
Creative Direction: Simon Ellis

COLOR FORMULAS

  • Formula A

    IGORA PEARLESCENCE P 6-89 + IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 6% (10-volume)

  • Formula B

    IGORA PEARLESCENCE P 6-23 + IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 6% (10-volume)

  • Formula C

    IGORA ROYAL 6-1 + IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 3% (10-volume)

HOW-TO STEPS

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    • Formula A

      IGORA PEARLESCENCE P 6-89 + IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 6% (10-volume)

    • Formula B

      IGORA PEARLESCENCE P 6-23 + IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 6% (10-volume)

    • Formula C

      IGORA ROYAL 6-1 + IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 3% (10-volume)

    1

    Pre-section the hair from just in front of the crown area to the nape area on a slight diagonal from ear to ear.

  • close formula
    • Formula A

      IGORA PEARLESCENCE P 6-89 + IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 6% (10-volume)

    • Formula B

      IGORA PEARLESCENCE P 6-23 + IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 6% (10-volume)

    • Formula C

      IGORA ROYAL 6-1 + IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 3% (10-volume)

    2

    Begin by taking diagonal slices just behind the hairline, starting above the ear and apply Formula A from scalp to ends.

  • close formula
    • Formula A

      IGORA PEARLESCENCE P 6-89 + IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 6% (10-volume)

    • Formula B

      IGORA PEARLESCENCE P 6-23 + IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 6% (10-volume)

    • Formula C

      IGORA ROYAL 6-1 + IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 3% (10-volume)

    3

    Leave approximately ½- to 1-inch of hair between foils, then take your next foil and apply Formula B from scalp to ends.

  • close formula
    • Formula A

      IGORA PEARLESCENCE P 6-89 + IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 6% (10-volume)

    • Formula B

      IGORA PEARLESCENCE P 6-23 + IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 6% (10-volume)

    • Formula C

      IGORA ROYAL 6-1 + IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 3% (10-volume)

    4

    Continue your third slice starting again by applying Formula A from scalp to ends.

  • close formula
    • Formula A

      IGORA PEARLESCENCE P 6-89 + IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 6% (10-volume)

    • Formula B

      IGORA PEARLESCENCE P 6-23 + IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 6% (10-volume)

    • Formula C

      IGORA ROYAL 6-1 + IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 3% (10-volume)

    5

    Continue to use this technique alternating foils in this pattern until reaching top of the head then repeat on the other side.  Be mindful to leave a ½- to 1-inch section out on the parting for the base color.

  • close formula
    • Formula A

      IGORA PEARLESCENCE P 6-89 + IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 6% (10-volume)

    • Formula B

      IGORA PEARLESCENCE P 6-23 + IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 6% (10-volume)

    • Formula C

      IGORA ROYAL 6-1 + IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 3% (10-volume)

    6

    Finish the technique by applying Formula C from scalp to ends on the remaining hair.

  • close formula
    • Formula A

      IGORA PEARLESCENCE P 6-89 + IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 6% (10-volume)

    • Formula B

      IGORA PEARLESCENCE P 6-23 + IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 6% (10-volume)

    • Formula C

      IGORA ROYAL 6-1 + IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 3% (10-volume)

    7
  • close formula
    • Formula A

      IGORA PEARLESCENCE P 6-89 + IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 6% (10-volume)

    • Formula B

      IGORA PEARLESCENCE P 6-23 + IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 6% (10-volume)

    • Formula C

      IGORA ROYAL 6-1 + IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 3% (10-volume)

    8

    Process for 45 minutes and then shampoo and treat with BC BONACURE COLOR FREEZE Shampoo and Treatment.

  • close formula
    • Formula A

      IGORA PEARLESCENCE P 6-89 + IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 6% (10-volume)

    • Formula B

      IGORA PEARLESCENCE P 6-23 + IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 6% (10-volume)

    • Formula C

      IGORA ROYAL 6-1 + IGORA ROYAL Oil Developer 3% (10-volume)

    9

    Finished Look