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Last updated: January 30, 2023

Natural Chocolate

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  • Formula A (alternating foils)

    Schwarzkopf Professional® IGORA ROYAL® 9-98 + IGORA ROYAL® Pastelfier (1:1) + IGORA ROYAL® Oil Developer 9% (30 Vol.) (1:1)

  • Formula B (alternating foils)

    IGORA ROYAL® 7-65 + 7-77 (1:1) + IGORA ROYAL® Oil Developer 6% (20 Vol.) (1:1)

  • Formula C (base)

    IGORA ROYAL® 5-6 + IGORA ROYAL® Oil Developer 3% (10 Vol.) (1:1)

Natural Chocolate

For brunette clients who want a more natural result with subtle dimension, this tone-on-tone foiling technique by Schwarzkopf Professional® using IGORA ROYAL® is just what you’ve been looking for. The secret: Alternating sliced dimension highlights with natural shimmering hues for the perfect chocolate result.

 

Keep scrolling for the full formula and step-by-step guide!

 

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COLOR FORMULAS

  • Formula A (alternating foils)

    Schwarzkopf Professional® IGORA ROYAL® 9-98 + IGORA ROYAL® Pastelfier (1:1) + IGORA ROYAL® Oil Developer 9% (30 Vol.) (1:1)

  • Formula B (alternating foils)

    IGORA ROYAL® 7-65 + 7-77 (1:1) + IGORA ROYAL® Oil Developer 6% (20 Vol.) (1:1)

  • Formula C (base)

    IGORA ROYAL® 5-6 + IGORA ROYAL® Oil Developer 3% (10 Vol.) (1:1)

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HOW-TO STEPS

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    • Formula A (alternating foils)

      Schwarzkopf Professional® IGORA ROYAL® 9-98 + IGORA ROYAL® Pastelfier (1:1) + IGORA ROYAL® Oil Developer 9% (30 Vol.) (1:1)

    • Formula B (alternating foils)

      IGORA ROYAL® 7-65 + 7-77 (1:1) + IGORA ROYAL® Oil Developer 6% (20 Vol.) (1:1)

    • Formula C (base)

      IGORA ROYAL® 5-6 + IGORA ROYAL® Oil Developer 3% (10 Vol.) (1:1)

    1

    The starting canvas: Level 5 regrowth and Level 5 midlengths and ends with red undertones.

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    • Formula A (alternating foils)

      Schwarzkopf Professional® IGORA ROYAL® 9-98 + IGORA ROYAL® Pastelfier (1:1) + IGORA ROYAL® Oil Developer 9% (30 Vol.) (1:1)

    • Formula B (alternating foils)

      IGORA ROYAL® 7-65 + 7-77 (1:1) + IGORA ROYAL® Oil Developer 6% (20 Vol.) (1:1)

    • Formula C (base)

      IGORA ROYAL® 5-6 + IGORA ROYAL® Oil Developer 3% (10 Vol.) (1:1)

    2

    Section a cross parting.

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    • Formula A (alternating foils)

      Schwarzkopf Professional® IGORA ROYAL® 9-98 + IGORA ROYAL® Pastelfier (1:1) + IGORA ROYAL® Oil Developer 9% (30 Vol.) (1:1)

    • Formula B (alternating foils)

      IGORA ROYAL® 7-65 + 7-77 (1:1) + IGORA ROYAL® Oil Developer 6% (20 Vol.) (1:1)

    • Formula C (base)

      IGORA ROYAL® 5-6 + IGORA ROYAL® Oil Developer 3% (10 Vol.) (1:1)

    3

    Starting at the nape, foil with slice placements alternating between Formula A and Formula B.

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    • Formula A (alternating foils)

      Schwarzkopf Professional® IGORA ROYAL® 9-98 + IGORA ROYAL® Pastelfier (1:1) + IGORA ROYAL® Oil Developer 9% (30 Vol.) (1:1)

    • Formula B (alternating foils)

      IGORA ROYAL® 7-65 + 7-77 (1:1) + IGORA ROYAL® Oil Developer 6% (20 Vol.) (1:1)

    • Formula C (base)

      IGORA ROYAL® 5-6 + IGORA ROYAL® Oil Developer 3% (10 Vol.) (1:1)

    4

    Continue the same foil work around the head.

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    • Formula A (alternating foils)

      Schwarzkopf Professional® IGORA ROYAL® 9-98 + IGORA ROYAL® Pastelfier (1:1) + IGORA ROYAL® Oil Developer 9% (30 Vol.) (1:1)

    • Formula B (alternating foils)

      IGORA ROYAL® 7-65 + 7-77 (1:1) + IGORA ROYAL® Oil Developer 6% (20 Vol.) (1:1)

    • Formula C (base)

      IGORA ROYAL® 5-6 + IGORA ROYAL® Oil Developer 3% (10 Vol.) (1:1)

    5

    Remember to alternate between Formula A and Formula B throughout the hair!

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    • Formula A (alternating foils)

      Schwarzkopf Professional® IGORA ROYAL® 9-98 + IGORA ROYAL® Pastelfier (1:1) + IGORA ROYAL® Oil Developer 9% (30 Vol.) (1:1)

    • Formula B (alternating foils)

      IGORA ROYAL® 7-65 + 7-77 (1:1) + IGORA ROYAL® Oil Developer 6% (20 Vol.) (1:1)

    • Formula C (base)

      IGORA ROYAL® 5-6 + IGORA ROYAL® Oil Developer 3% (10 Vol.) (1:1)

    6

    Once foiling is complete, apply Formula C from roots to ends in the hair left out of the foiled sections for the base color. Make sure to fully saturate between the foils!

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    • Formula A (alternating foils)

      Schwarzkopf Professional® IGORA ROYAL® 9-98 + IGORA ROYAL® Pastelfier (1:1) + IGORA ROYAL® Oil Developer 9% (30 Vol.) (1:1)

    • Formula B (alternating foils)

      IGORA ROYAL® 7-65 + 7-77 (1:1) + IGORA ROYAL® Oil Developer 6% (20 Vol.) (1:1)

    • Formula C (base)

      IGORA ROYAL® 5-6 + IGORA ROYAL® Oil Developer 3% (10 Vol.) (1:1)

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    Allow to process for 30 minutes. Then, rinse, shampoo and condition.

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    • Formula A (alternating foils)

      Schwarzkopf Professional® IGORA ROYAL® 9-98 + IGORA ROYAL® Pastelfier (1:1) + IGORA ROYAL® Oil Developer 9% (30 Vol.) (1:1)

    • Formula B (alternating foils)

      IGORA ROYAL® 7-65 + 7-77 (1:1) + IGORA ROYAL® Oil Developer 6% (20 Vol.) (1:1)

    • Formula C (base)

      IGORA ROYAL® 5-6 + IGORA ROYAL® Oil Developer 3% (10 Vol.) (1:1)

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    The finished look.

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