When we say entries to our #ONESHOT Hair Awards contest come from all over the world, we aren't kidding. This recent color entry from Sanja Karasman (@sanja_carica_karasman), Creative Manager of Subrina Professional, comes to us all the way from Croatia. Sanja's perfect platinum, infused with a gorgeous, deep violet caught our eye, and we had to know how she did it! So how did Sanja create such flawless placement? Here's her exclusive color formula and technique! Want to be featured? Tag your photos to #behindthechair!
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- Formula A
Subrina Professional Gele Blanc Premium + 6% developer (1:2)
- Formula B
Equal parts Subrina Professional Senseo 10/2 (pearl blonde) + 10/6 (violet blonde) + 10/42 (champagne blonde) + 2 parts 1.9% developer
- Formula C
10 parts Senseo 10/2 (pearl blonde) + 1 part 2/2 (blue black) + 1.9% developer (1:2)
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Bleach the regrowth to achieve a white-blonde base using Formula A. Process for 40 minutes.
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- Formula A
Subrina Professional Gele Blanc Premium + 6% developer (1:2)
- Formula B
Equal parts Subrina Professional Senseo 10/2 (pearl blonde) + 10/6 (violet blonde) + 10/42 (champagne blonde) + 2 parts 1.9% developer
- Formula C
10 parts Senseo 10/2 (pearl blonde) + 1 part 2/2 (blue black) + 1.9% developer (1:2)
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Hair after bleaching.
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- Formula A
Subrina Professional Gele Blanc Premium + 6% developer (1:2)
- Formula B
Equal parts Subrina Professional Senseo 10/2 (pearl blonde) + 10/6 (violet blonde) + 10/42 (champagne blonde) + 2 parts 1.9% developer
- Formula C
10 parts Senseo 10/2 (pearl blonde) + 1 part 2/2 (blue black) + 1.9% developer (1:2)
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Separate a triangle at the top of the head, toward the front.
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- Formula A
Subrina Professional Gele Blanc Premium + 6% developer (1:2)
- Formula B
Equal parts Subrina Professional Senseo 10/2 (pearl blonde) + 10/6 (violet blonde) + 10/42 (champagne blonde) + 2 parts 1.9% developer
- Formula C
10 parts Senseo 10/2 (pearl blonde) + 1 part 2/2 (blue black) + 1.9% developer (1:2)
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From the corner of the triangle, separate vertical sections toward the ears.
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- Formula A
Subrina Professional Gele Blanc Premium + 6% developer (1:2)
- Formula B
Equal parts Subrina Professional Senseo 10/2 (pearl blonde) + 10/6 (violet blonde) + 10/42 (champagne blonde) + 2 parts 1.9% developer
- Formula C
10 parts Senseo 10/2 (pearl blonde) + 1 part 2/2 (blue black) + 1.9% developer (1:2)
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Color the triangle section and the back of the head with Formula B.
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- Formula A
Subrina Professional Gele Blanc Premium + 6% developer (1:2)
- Formula B
Equal parts Subrina Professional Senseo 10/2 (pearl blonde) + 10/6 (violet blonde) + 10/42 (champagne blonde) + 2 parts 1.9% developer
- Formula C
10 parts Senseo 10/2 (pearl blonde) + 1 part 2/2 (blue black) + 1.9% developer (1:2)
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View from the top.
Formula
- Formula A
Subrina Professional Gele Blanc Premium + 6% developer (1:2)
- Formula B
Equal parts Subrina Professional Senseo 10/2 (pearl blonde) + 10/6 (violet blonde) + 10/42 (champagne blonde) + 2 parts 1.9% developer
- Formula C
10 parts Senseo 10/2 (pearl blonde) + 1 part 2/2 (blue black) + 1.9% developer (1:2)
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Separate the hair in the middle, and start by coloring one side. Take diagonal sections, and bring them back. At the roots, apply the same mixture as the back. On the ends, apply Formula C.
Formula
- Formula A
Subrina Professional Gele Blanc Premium + 6% developer (1:2)
- Formula B
Equal parts Subrina Professional Senseo 10/2 (pearl blonde) + 10/6 (violet blonde) + 10/42 (champagne blonde) + 2 parts 1.9% developer
- Formula C
10 parts Senseo 10/2 (pearl blonde) + 1 part 2/2 (blue black) + 1.9% developer (1:2)
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Continue with subsequent sections. Platinum sections at the root should become wider each time you bring hair back. Keep the coloring line at the same level.
Formula
- Formula A
Subrina Professional Gele Blanc Premium + 6% developer (1:2)
- Formula B
Equal parts Subrina Professional Senseo 10/2 (pearl blonde) + 10/6 (violet blonde) + 10/42 (champagne blonde) + 2 parts 1.9% developer
- Formula C
10 parts Senseo 10/2 (pearl blonde) + 1 part 2/2 (blue black) + 1.9% developer (1:2)
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As you move closer to the face, make platinum sections wider.
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- Formula A
Subrina Professional Gele Blanc Premium + 6% developer (1:2)
- Formula B
Equal parts Subrina Professional Senseo 10/2 (pearl blonde) + 10/6 (violet blonde) + 10/42 (champagne blonde) + 2 parts 1.9% developer
- Formula C
10 parts Senseo 10/2 (pearl blonde) + 1 part 2/2 (blue black) + 1.9% developer (1:2)
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Sweep all the hair back, then apply Formula C over the platinum base to blend the colors together, avoiding a strong transition line. Repeat this process on the other side.
Formula
- Formula A
Subrina Professional Gele Blanc Premium + 6% developer (1:2)
- Formula B
Equal parts Subrina Professional Senseo 10/2 (pearl blonde) + 10/6 (violet blonde) + 10/42 (champagne blonde) + 2 parts 1.9% developer
- Formula C
10 parts Senseo 10/2 (pearl blonde) + 1 part 2/2 (blue black) + 1.9% developer (1:2)
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View from the top.
Formula
- Formula A
Subrina Professional Gele Blanc Premium + 6% developer (1:2)
- Formula B
Equal parts Subrina Professional Senseo 10/2 (pearl blonde) + 10/6 (violet blonde) + 10/42 (champagne blonde) + 2 parts 1.9% developer
- Formula C
10 parts Senseo 10/2 (pearl blonde) + 1 part 2/2 (blue black) + 1.9% developer (1:2)
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View from the back.
Note: Use longer foils. When you start to rinse, leave the foils on the head, and wash out the blue part first to avoid stains. Make sure the color falls down the foil to prevent staining.
Formula
- Formula A
Subrina Professional Gele Blanc Premium + 6% developer (1:2)
- Formula B
Equal parts Subrina Professional Senseo 10/2 (pearl blonde) + 10/6 (violet blonde) + 10/42 (champagne blonde) + 2 parts 1.9% developer
- Formula C
10 parts Senseo 10/2 (pearl blonde) + 1 part 2/2 (blue black) + 1.9% developer (1:2)
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View from the side.
Formula
- Formula A
Subrina Professional Gele Blanc Premium + 6% developer (1:2)
- Formula B
Equal parts Subrina Professional Senseo 10/2 (pearl blonde) + 10/6 (violet blonde) + 10/42 (champagne blonde) + 2 parts 1.9% developer
- Formula C
10 parts Senseo 10/2 (pearl blonde) + 1 part 2/2 (blue black) + 1.9% developer (1:2)
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Total Price: Sanja would charge $130 for this color and cut.
Formula
- Formula A
Subrina Professional Gele Blanc Premium + 6% developer (1:2)
- Formula B
Equal parts Subrina Professional Senseo 10/2 (pearl blonde) + 10/6 (violet blonde) + 10/42 (champagne blonde) + 2 parts 1.9% developer
- Formula C
10 parts Senseo 10/2 (pearl blonde) + 1 part 2/2 (blue black) + 1.9% developer (1:2)
Formula
Formula
- Formula A
Subrina Professional Gele Blanc Premium + 6% developer (1:2)
- Formula B
Equal parts Subrina Professional Senseo 10/2 (pearl blonde) + 10/6 (violet blonde) + 10/42 (champagne blonde) + 2 parts 1.9% developer
- Formula C
10 parts Senseo 10/2 (pearl blonde) + 1 part 2/2 (blue black) + 1.9% developer (1:2)
Formula
Formula
- Formula A
Subrina Professional Gele Blanc Premium + 6% developer (1:2)
- Formula B
Equal parts Subrina Professional Senseo 10/2 (pearl blonde) + 10/6 (violet blonde) + 10/42 (champagne blonde) + 2 parts 1.9% developer
- Formula C
10 parts Senseo 10/2 (pearl blonde) + 1 part 2/2 (blue black) + 1.9% developer (1:2)
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