This fall, clients are opting for more natural, warmer looks—so it's no surprise that wheat tones are hitting the charts. Grab your foils and follow PRAVANA's step-by-step tutorial to create this soft, toned-to-perfection result. Want to try it for yourself? Click here to learn more about PRAVANA's NEW PURE LIGHT Blonding Creme!
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- Formula A (lightener)
PRAVANA PURE LIGHT Blonding Creme + 10-volume PRAVANA creme developer (1:2)
- Formula B (toner)
Equal parts PRAVANA ChromaSilk Platinum Toners Platinum Sand and ChromaSilk Platinum Lilac + PRAVANA Zero Lift Developer (1:5)
- Formula C (toner)
ChromaSilk Platinum Toners Platinum Sand + Zero Lift Developer (1:5)
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Prep the hair with PRAVANA Purify & Revive PRIME Spray and comb through to distribute evenly. Process for three minutes to diminish any minerals, then begin sectioning the hair.
Formula
- Formula A (lightener)
PRAVANA PURE LIGHT Blonding Creme + 10-volume PRAVANA creme developer (1:2)
- Formula B (toner)
Equal parts PRAVANA ChromaSilk Platinum Toners Platinum Sand and ChromaSilk Platinum Lilac + PRAVANA Zero Lift Developer (1:5)
- Formula C (toner)
ChromaSilk Platinum Toners Platinum Sand + Zero Lift Developer (1:5)
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Part the hair directly in the center to create two Mohawk sections on the top of the head. Then, section out hair from around the hairline to create a hairline halo.
Formula
- Formula A (lightener)
PRAVANA PURE LIGHT Blonding Creme + 10-volume PRAVANA creme developer (1:2)
- Formula B (toner)
Equal parts PRAVANA ChromaSilk Platinum Toners Platinum Sand and ChromaSilk Platinum Lilac + PRAVANA Zero Lift Developer (1:5)
- Formula C (toner)
ChromaSilk Platinum Toners Platinum Sand + Zero Lift Developer (1:5)
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Begin applying Formula A in the back of the nape, taking three sections of micro stitches with the hair left out in between along the hairline. Remember to slightly overdirect the hair towards the front of the face and take the lightener all the way to the root.
Formula
- Formula A (lightener)
PRAVANA PURE LIGHT Blonding Creme + 10-volume PRAVANA creme developer (1:2)
- Formula B (toner)
Equal parts PRAVANA ChromaSilk Platinum Toners Platinum Sand and ChromaSilk Platinum Lilac + PRAVANA Zero Lift Developer (1:5)
- Formula C (toner)
ChromaSilk Platinum Toners Platinum Sand + Zero Lift Developer (1:5)
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While moving up the back of the head, work in a V-shaped sectioning pattern. There should be a total of six foils in the back of the head utilizing stitches. Be sure to leave hair by the occipital bone completely untouched so that it lays over the rest of the hair as a veil.
Formula
- Formula A (lightener)
PRAVANA PURE LIGHT Blonding Creme + 10-volume PRAVANA creme developer (1:2)
- Formula B (toner)
Equal parts PRAVANA ChromaSilk Platinum Toners Platinum Sand and ChromaSilk Platinum Lilac + PRAVANA Zero Lift Developer (1:5)
- Formula C (toner)
ChromaSilk Platinum Toners Platinum Sand + Zero Lift Developer (1:5)
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When it's time to tackle the Mohawk sections, alternate between micro stitches and teased stitches, ending each with a micro stitch. Then, finish the look by taking the hair along the front of the hairline halo and completing them with micro stitches.
Formula
- Formula A (lightener)
PRAVANA PURE LIGHT Blonding Creme + 10-volume PRAVANA creme developer (1:2)
- Formula B (toner)
Equal parts PRAVANA ChromaSilk Platinum Toners Platinum Sand and ChromaSilk Platinum Lilac + PRAVANA Zero Lift Developer (1:5)
- Formula C (toner)
ChromaSilk Platinum Toners Platinum Sand + Zero Lift Developer (1:5)
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Once you have lifted to the desired Level 9, cleanse with PRAVANA’s Color Protect Cleanse and apply Silk Degrees Prep & Treat for five minutes and rinse well.
Formula
- Formula A (lightener)
PRAVANA PURE LIGHT Blonding Creme + 10-volume PRAVANA creme developer (1:2)
- Formula B (toner)
Equal parts PRAVANA ChromaSilk Platinum Toners Platinum Sand and ChromaSilk Platinum Lilac + PRAVANA Zero Lift Developer (1:5)
- Formula C (toner)
ChromaSilk Platinum Toners Platinum Sand + Zero Lift Developer (1:5)
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Time for toning! Apply Formula B to the base for ten minutes. Then, apply Formula C to the midlengths and ends of the hair for five minutes. Rinse and condition with PRAVANA Color Protect Cleanse and style as desired.
Formula
- Formula A (lightener)
PRAVANA PURE LIGHT Blonding Creme + 10-volume PRAVANA creme developer (1:2)
- Formula B (toner)
Equal parts PRAVANA ChromaSilk Platinum Toners Platinum Sand and ChromaSilk Platinum Lilac + PRAVANA Zero Lift Developer (1:5)
- Formula C (toner)
ChromaSilk Platinum Toners Platinum Sand + Zero Lift Developer (1:5)
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The finished look.
Formula
- Formula A (lightener)
PRAVANA PURE LIGHT Blonding Creme + 10-volume PRAVANA creme developer (1:2)
- Formula B (toner)
Equal parts PRAVANA ChromaSilk Platinum Toners Platinum Sand and ChromaSilk Platinum Lilac + PRAVANA Zero Lift Developer (1:5)
- Formula C (toner)
ChromaSilk Platinum Toners Platinum Sand + Zero Lift Developer (1:5)
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