We think it's safe to say metallic tones are having a moment right now. And how could they not be? They are the perfect middle ground for taking a fun fashion color and making it wearable for every day. Someone who nailed the metallic trend? April Marie Madsen (@aprilmarie.beauty), a stylist at Tangerine Aveda Lifestyle Salon in Reno, Nev. Oh, and did we mention she's only 23?! Her metallic lilac color formula got more than 15,000 likes on Instagram, and we got the how-to for this two-session process. Get the steps below. Pricing Process + Cut: $250 Total for both sessions: $500
Formula
Formulas
- Natural/Starting Level:
Faded 3RV from another stylist
- First Session
Formula A (prelightener): 80g Enlightener Powder Lightener + 80g 30-volume developer + Enlightener Creme Booster + Olaplex No.1
Formula B (root shadow): 40g Full Spectrum Deposit-Only 4N + 4g DYO + 4g DGB + 40g Deposit-Only Creme Developer
Formula C (toner): 40g Full Spectrum 8N + 2g LBB + 40g Deposit-Only Liquid Developer
- Second Session: 12 Weeks Later
Formula A (prelightener): 80g Enlightener Powder Lightener + 80g 20-volume developer + Enlightener Creme Booster + Olaplex No.1
Formula B (root shadow): 40g Full Spectrum Deposit-Only 4N + 3g DYO + 3g DNN + 6g DBG + a dot of Pure Pigment Blue + 20g Deposit-Only Creme Developer + 20g 5-volume developer
Formula C (toner): Full Spectrum 40g 0N + 1g Pastel V + 1g Pastel B + 40g Deposit-Only Liquid Developer
Formula D (ends): Full Spectrum 40g 0N + 3g 1N + 40g 5-volume developer
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