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Last updated: May 27, 2017

Sorbet Swirl

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  • Formula A

    25g Wella Professionals INSTAMATIC Pink Dreams + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

  • Formula B

    25g INSTAMATIC Jaded Mint + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

  • Formula C

    25g Muted Mauve + 25 grams Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

  • Formula D

    25g Ocean Storm + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

  • Formula E

    25g Smokey Amethyst + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

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1

Pretreat the hair with Wella Professionals Elements Reconstructive Mask. Massage the mask through damp hair and cover it with a warm towel. Allow the mask to process for five minutes, then rinse and completely dry the hair.

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  • Formula A

    25g Wella Professionals INSTAMATIC Pink Dreams + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

  • Formula B

    25g INSTAMATIC Jaded Mint + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

  • Formula C

    25g Muted Mauve + 25 grams Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

  • Formula D

    25g Ocean Storm + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

  • Formula E

    25g Smokey Amethyst + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

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First, section out the hairline.

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  • Formula A

    25g Wella Professionals INSTAMATIC Pink Dreams + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

  • Formula B

    25g INSTAMATIC Jaded Mint + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

  • Formula C

    25g Muted Mauve + 25 grams Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

  • Formula D

    25g Ocean Storm + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

  • Formula E

    25g Smokey Amethyst + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

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Next, begin the application at the root area and apply Formula A about 1 1/2 to 2 inches out from the scalp using a wide color spatula. Continue working all around the head 

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  • Formula A

    25g Wella Professionals INSTAMATIC Pink Dreams + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

  • Formula B

    25g INSTAMATIC Jaded Mint + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

  • Formula C

    25g Muted Mauve + 25 grams Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

  • Formula D

    25g Ocean Storm + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

  • Formula E

    25g Smokey Amethyst + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

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  • Formula A

    25g Wella Professionals INSTAMATIC Pink Dreams + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

  • Formula B

    25g INSTAMATIC Jaded Mint + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

  • Formula C

    25g Muted Mauve + 25 grams Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

  • Formula D

    25g Ocean Storm + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

  • Formula E

    25g Smokey Amethyst + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

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Next, start at the nape and take ½-inch horizontal sections. Create square subsections and apply alternating formulas with a small color spatula. After the hair is completely saturated, twist the sections. This will create a cascade of pastel color. Since Color.id has been used in all of the formulas, there is no need to be concerned about bleeding or bruising of color within the root area or the subsections.

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  • Formula A

    25g Wella Professionals INSTAMATIC Pink Dreams + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

  • Formula B

    25g INSTAMATIC Jaded Mint + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

  • Formula C

    25g Muted Mauve + 25 grams Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

  • Formula D

    25g Ocean Storm + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

  • Formula E

    25g Smokey Amethyst + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

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Once the head is completely covered, apply the color to the hairline and sculpt into your final shape. Process for up to 20 minutes or until you reach the desired tone. 

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  • Formula A

    25g Wella Professionals INSTAMATIC Pink Dreams + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

  • Formula B

    25g INSTAMATIC Jaded Mint + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

  • Formula C

    25g Muted Mauve + 25 grams Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

  • Formula D

    25g Ocean Storm + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

  • Formula E

    25g Smokey Amethyst + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

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  • Formula A

    25g Wella Professionals INSTAMATIC Pink Dreams + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

  • Formula B

    25g INSTAMATIC Jaded Mint + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

  • Formula C

    25g Muted Mauve + 25 grams Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

  • Formula D

    25g Ocean Storm + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

  • Formula E

    25g Smokey Amethyst + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

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Once the color has processed, shampoo with Wella Professionals Elements Shampoo. To help seal the cuticle, apply Wella Professionals Color Post Treatment and process for five minutes before treating the hair with Wella Professionals Elements Conditioner.

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  • Formula A

    25g Wella Professionals INSTAMATIC Pink Dreams + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

  • Formula B

    25g INSTAMATIC Jaded Mint + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

  • Formula C

    25g Muted Mauve + 25 grams Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

  • Formula D

    25g Ocean Storm + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

  • Formula E

    25g Smokey Amethyst + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

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Finished look. 

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  • Formula A

    25g Wella Professionals INSTAMATIC Pink Dreams + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

  • Formula B

    25g INSTAMATIC Jaded Mint + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

  • Formula C

    25g Muted Mauve + 25 grams Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

  • Formula D

    25g Ocean Storm + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

  • Formula E

    25g Smokey Amethyst + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

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Sorbet Swirl

Update a boring blonde to a stunning, iridescent blonde with the help of fully diluted, pastel shades from Wella Professionals INSTAMATIC color line. Pretty pastels have to have a perfect canvas, so Wella Professionals Creative Ambassador Sonya Dove and Wella Top Artist Eric Lindsey made sure to pre-treat the hair by building keratin and moisture back in before applying any color. Check out the steps for this creative color technique!

 

Artist: Eric Lindsey; Sonya Dove, @sonyadove

COLOR FORMULAS

  • Formula A

    25g Wella Professionals INSTAMATIC Pink Dreams + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

  • Formula B

    25g INSTAMATIC Jaded Mint + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

  • Formula C

    25g Muted Mauve + 25 grams Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

  • Formula D

    25g Ocean Storm + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

  • Formula E

    25g Smokey Amethyst + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

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HOW-TO STEPS

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A

      25g Wella Professionals INSTAMATIC Pink Dreams + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

    • Formula B

      25g INSTAMATIC Jaded Mint + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

    • Formula C

      25g Muted Mauve + 25 grams Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

    • Formula D

      25g Ocean Storm + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

    • Formula E

      25g Smokey Amethyst + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

    1

    Pretreat the hair with Wella Professionals Elements Reconstructive Mask. Massage the mask through damp hair and cover it with a warm towel. Allow the mask to process for five minutes, then rinse and completely dry the hair.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A

      25g Wella Professionals INSTAMATIC Pink Dreams + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

    • Formula B

      25g INSTAMATIC Jaded Mint + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

    • Formula C

      25g Muted Mauve + 25 grams Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

    • Formula D

      25g Ocean Storm + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

    • Formula E

      25g Smokey Amethyst + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

    2

    First, section out the hairline.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A

      25g Wella Professionals INSTAMATIC Pink Dreams + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

    • Formula B

      25g INSTAMATIC Jaded Mint + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

    • Formula C

      25g Muted Mauve + 25 grams Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

    • Formula D

      25g Ocean Storm + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

    • Formula E

      25g Smokey Amethyst + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

    3

    Next, begin the application at the root area and apply Formula A about 1 1/2 to 2 inches out from the scalp using a wide color spatula. Continue working all around the head 

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A

      25g Wella Professionals INSTAMATIC Pink Dreams + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

    • Formula B

      25g INSTAMATIC Jaded Mint + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

    • Formula C

      25g Muted Mauve + 25 grams Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

    • Formula D

      25g Ocean Storm + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

    • Formula E

      25g Smokey Amethyst + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

    4
  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A

      25g Wella Professionals INSTAMATIC Pink Dreams + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

    • Formula B

      25g INSTAMATIC Jaded Mint + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

    • Formula C

      25g Muted Mauve + 25 grams Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

    • Formula D

      25g Ocean Storm + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

    • Formula E

      25g Smokey Amethyst + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

    5

    Next, start at the nape and take ½-inch horizontal sections. Create square subsections and apply alternating formulas with a small color spatula. After the hair is completely saturated, twist the sections. This will create a cascade of pastel color. Since Color.id has been used in all of the formulas, there is no need to be concerned about bleeding or bruising of color within the root area or the subsections.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A

      25g Wella Professionals INSTAMATIC Pink Dreams + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

    • Formula B

      25g INSTAMATIC Jaded Mint + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

    • Formula C

      25g Muted Mauve + 25 grams Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

    • Formula D

      25g Ocean Storm + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

    • Formula E

      25g Smokey Amethyst + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

    6

    Once the head is completely covered, apply the color to the hairline and sculpt into your final shape. Process for up to 20 minutes or until you reach the desired tone. 

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A

      25g Wella Professionals INSTAMATIC Pink Dreams + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

    • Formula B

      25g INSTAMATIC Jaded Mint + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

    • Formula C

      25g Muted Mauve + 25 grams Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

    • Formula D

      25g Ocean Storm + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

    • Formula E

      25g Smokey Amethyst + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

    7
  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A

      25g Wella Professionals INSTAMATIC Pink Dreams + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

    • Formula B

      25g INSTAMATIC Jaded Mint + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

    • Formula C

      25g Muted Mauve + 25 grams Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

    • Formula D

      25g Ocean Storm + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

    • Formula E

      25g Smokey Amethyst + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

    8

    Once the color has processed, shampoo with Wella Professionals Elements Shampoo. To help seal the cuticle, apply Wella Professionals Color Post Treatment and process for five minutes before treating the hair with Wella Professionals Elements Conditioner.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A

      25g Wella Professionals INSTAMATIC Pink Dreams + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

    • Formula B

      25g INSTAMATIC Jaded Mint + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

    • Formula C

      25g Muted Mauve + 25 grams Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

    • Formula D

      25g Ocean Storm + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

    • Formula E

      25g Smokey Amethyst + 25g Clear Dust + 50g Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% + 5g Color.id

    9

    Finished look. 

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