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Last updated: May 30, 2017

Skip-Slice Metallic

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  • Formula A

    Equal parts Kenra Professional No Ammonia Lightener + 20-volume Creme Developer

  • Formula B

    1 oz. Kenra Professional Rapid Toner SV + 2 oz. 9-volume Demi-Permanent Coloring Creme Activator

  • Formula C

    Kenra Professional 7SM + 10-volume Creme Developer

  • Formula D

    Kenra Professional 8VM + 10-volume Creme Developer

  • Formula E

    1.8 oz. Kenra Professional 7SM + 0.2 oz. Blue Booster + 2 oz. 10-volume Creme Developer

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Skip-Slice Metallic

Silver metallic hues are still super cool—and this technique gives you some face-framing money pieces. Check out the how-to!

 

COLOR FORMULAS

  • Formula A

    Equal parts Kenra Professional No Ammonia Lightener + 20-volume Creme Developer

  • Formula B

    1 oz. Kenra Professional Rapid Toner SV + 2 oz. 9-volume Demi-Permanent Coloring Creme Activator

  • Formula C

    Kenra Professional 7SM + 10-volume Creme Developer

  • Formula D

    Kenra Professional 8VM + 10-volume Creme Developer

  • Formula E

    1.8 oz. Kenra Professional 7SM + 0.2 oz. Blue Booster + 2 oz. 10-volume Creme Developer

Products Used

HOW-TO STEPS

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    • Formula A

      Equal parts Kenra Professional No Ammonia Lightener + 20-volume Creme Developer

    • Formula B

      1 oz. Kenra Professional Rapid Toner SV + 2 oz. 9-volume Demi-Permanent Coloring Creme Activator

    • Formula C

      Kenra Professional 7SM + 10-volume Creme Developer

    • Formula D

      Kenra Professional 8VM + 10-volume Creme Developer

    • Formula E

      1.8 oz. Kenra Professional 7SM + 0.2 oz. Blue Booster + 2 oz. 10-volume Creme Developer

    1

    Apply Formula A globally until desired level of lift is achieved. Rinse and shampoo with Color Charge Shampoo, then tone with Formula B. Shampoo and blow-dry the hair completely. Then, create a horizon shape on the crown of the head, as shown.

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    • Formula A

      Equal parts Kenra Professional No Ammonia Lightener + 20-volume Creme Developer

    • Formula B

      1 oz. Kenra Professional Rapid Toner SV + 2 oz. 9-volume Demi-Permanent Coloring Creme Activator

    • Formula C

      Kenra Professional 7SM + 10-volume Creme Developer

    • Formula D

      Kenra Professional 8VM + 10-volume Creme Developer

    • Formula E

      1.8 oz. Kenra Professional 7SM + 0.2 oz. Blue Booster + 2 oz. 10-volume Creme Developer

    2

    Next, create two triangle shapes on each side of the horizon, as shown. Everything outside the horizon becomes Zone 1. Apply Formula C to Zone 1.

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    • Formula A

      Equal parts Kenra Professional No Ammonia Lightener + 20-volume Creme Developer

    • Formula B

      1 oz. Kenra Professional Rapid Toner SV + 2 oz. 9-volume Demi-Permanent Coloring Creme Activator

    • Formula C

      Kenra Professional 7SM + 10-volume Creme Developer

    • Formula D

      Kenra Professional 8VM + 10-volume Creme Developer

    • Formula E

      1.8 oz. Kenra Professional 7SM + 0.2 oz. Blue Booster + 2 oz. 10-volume Creme Developer

    3

    Apply Formula E to Zone 2 using a diagonal skip-slice application. In between foils, apply Formula C at the roots and seamlessly diffuse into Formula D.

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    • Formula A

      Equal parts Kenra Professional No Ammonia Lightener + 20-volume Creme Developer

    • Formula B

      1 oz. Kenra Professional Rapid Toner SV + 2 oz. 9-volume Demi-Permanent Coloring Creme Activator

    • Formula C

      Kenra Professional 7SM + 10-volume Creme Developer

    • Formula D

      Kenra Professional 8VM + 10-volume Creme Developer

    • Formula E

      1.8 oz. Kenra Professional 7SM + 0.2 oz. Blue Booster + 2 oz. 10-volume Creme Developer

    4

    In Zone 3, apply Formula C at the root and diffuse into Formula D.

  • open color formula
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    • Formula A

      Equal parts Kenra Professional No Ammonia Lightener + 20-volume Creme Developer

    • Formula B

      1 oz. Kenra Professional Rapid Toner SV + 2 oz. 9-volume Demi-Permanent Coloring Creme Activator

    • Formula C

      Kenra Professional 7SM + 10-volume Creme Developer

    • Formula D

      Kenra Professional 8VM + 10-volume Creme Developer

    • Formula E

      1.8 oz. Kenra Professional 7SM + 0.2 oz. Blue Booster + 2 oz. 10-volume Creme Developer

    5

    Process for 30 minutes. Rinse, shampoo and condition with Color Charge Shampoo and Conditioner. This shampoo and conditioner:

    • Recharges brilliance, vibrancy and longevity of the haircolor for up to 50 shampoos
    • Is enriched with fade-fighting technology
    • Locks color pigments inside the hair’s cuticle for maximum color retention
    • Ideal for all hair types
  • open color formula
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    • Formula A

      Equal parts Kenra Professional No Ammonia Lightener + 20-volume Creme Developer

    • Formula B

      1 oz. Kenra Professional Rapid Toner SV + 2 oz. 9-volume Demi-Permanent Coloring Creme Activator

    • Formula C

      Kenra Professional 7SM + 10-volume Creme Developer

    • Formula D

      Kenra Professional 8VM + 10-volume Creme Developer

    • Formula E

      1.8 oz. Kenra Professional 7SM + 0.2 oz. Blue Booster + 2 oz. 10-volume Creme Developer

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A

      Equal parts Kenra Professional No Ammonia Lightener + 20-volume Creme Developer

    • Formula B

      1 oz. Kenra Professional Rapid Toner SV + 2 oz. 9-volume Demi-Permanent Coloring Creme Activator

    • Formula C

      Kenra Professional 7SM + 10-volume Creme Developer

    • Formula D

      Kenra Professional 8VM + 10-volume Creme Developer

    • Formula E

      1.8 oz. Kenra Professional 7SM + 0.2 oz. Blue Booster + 2 oz. 10-volume Creme Developer

    7

    Finished look.