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Last updated: May 31, 2017

Neon Hair Battle How-To: From Dawn ‘Til Dusk

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  • Formula A

    Kenra Professional Blue Powder Lightener + 30-volume + B3

  • Formula B

    Blue Powder Lightener + 20-volume + B3

  • Formula C

    Blue Powder Lightener + 20-volume + Olaplex

  • Formula D

    Demi Permanent Rapid Toner VP + Demi Permanent Rapid Toner SV + 9-volume

  • Formula E (root shade)

    ½ tube Neon Teal + 1 tube Neon Fuchia + shot of Blue

  • Formula F

    1 tube Fuchsia + ½ tube Red + ½ tube Magenta

  • Formula G

    ½ tube Violet + ½ tube Neon Purple + shot of Magenta

  • Formula H

    ½ tube Neon Purple + ½ tube White + ¼ tube Clear

  • Formula I

    1/3 Blue + 1/3 Neon Blue + 1/3 White

  • Formula J

    1/3 Neon Green + 1/3 Teal + 1/3 White

  • Formula K

    Neon Yellow + shot of Neon Orange

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1

Before

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  • Formula A

    Kenra Professional Blue Powder Lightener + 30-volume + B3

  • Formula B

    Blue Powder Lightener + 20-volume + B3

  • Formula C

    Blue Powder Lightener + 20-volume + Olaplex

  • Formula D

    Demi Permanent Rapid Toner VP + Demi Permanent Rapid Toner SV + 9-volume

  • Formula E (root shade)

    ½ tube Neon Teal + 1 tube Neon Fuchia + shot of Blue

  • Formula F

    1 tube Fuchsia + ½ tube Red + ½ tube Magenta

  • Formula G

    ½ tube Violet + ½ tube Neon Purple + shot of Magenta

  • Formula H

    ½ tube Neon Purple + ½ tube White + ¼ tube Clear

  • Formula I

    1/3 Blue + 1/3 Neon Blue + 1/3 White

  • Formula J

    1/3 Neon Green + 1/3 Teal + 1/3 White

  • Formula K

    Neon Yellow + shot of Neon Orange

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2

Lighten the midshafts first with Formula A, then the roots with Formula B and the ends with Formula C.

close formula
  • Formula A

    Kenra Professional Blue Powder Lightener + 30-volume + B3

  • Formula B

    Blue Powder Lightener + 20-volume + B3

  • Formula C

    Blue Powder Lightener + 20-volume + Olaplex

  • Formula D

    Demi Permanent Rapid Toner VP + Demi Permanent Rapid Toner SV + 9-volume

  • Formula E (root shade)

    ½ tube Neon Teal + 1 tube Neon Fuchia + shot of Blue

  • Formula F

    1 tube Fuchsia + ½ tube Red + ½ tube Magenta

  • Formula G

    ½ tube Violet + ½ tube Neon Purple + shot of Magenta

  • Formula H

    ½ tube Neon Purple + ½ tube White + ¼ tube Clear

  • Formula I

    1/3 Blue + 1/3 Neon Blue + 1/3 White

  • Formula J

    1/3 Neon Green + 1/3 Teal + 1/3 White

  • Formula K

    Neon Yellow + shot of Neon Orange

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3

Tone with Formula D.

close formula
  • Formula A

    Kenra Professional Blue Powder Lightener + 30-volume + B3

  • Formula B

    Blue Powder Lightener + 20-volume + B3

  • Formula C

    Blue Powder Lightener + 20-volume + Olaplex

  • Formula D

    Demi Permanent Rapid Toner VP + Demi Permanent Rapid Toner SV + 9-volume

  • Formula E (root shade)

    ½ tube Neon Teal + 1 tube Neon Fuchia + shot of Blue

  • Formula F

    1 tube Fuchsia + ½ tube Red + ½ tube Magenta

  • Formula G

    ½ tube Violet + ½ tube Neon Purple + shot of Magenta

  • Formula H

    ½ tube Neon Purple + ½ tube White + ¼ tube Clear

  • Formula I

    1/3 Blue + 1/3 Neon Blue + 1/3 White

  • Formula J

    1/3 Neon Green + 1/3 Teal + 1/3 White

  • Formula K

    Neon Yellow + shot of Neon Orange

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4

Apply Formula E to the roots.

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  • Formula A

    Kenra Professional Blue Powder Lightener + 30-volume + B3

  • Formula B

    Blue Powder Lightener + 20-volume + B3

  • Formula C

    Blue Powder Lightener + 20-volume + Olaplex

  • Formula D

    Demi Permanent Rapid Toner VP + Demi Permanent Rapid Toner SV + 9-volume

  • Formula E (root shade)

    ½ tube Neon Teal + 1 tube Neon Fuchia + shot of Blue

  • Formula F

    1 tube Fuchsia + ½ tube Red + ½ tube Magenta

  • Formula G

    ½ tube Violet + ½ tube Neon Purple + shot of Magenta

  • Formula H

    ½ tube Neon Purple + ½ tube White + ¼ tube Clear

  • Formula I

    1/3 Blue + 1/3 Neon Blue + 1/3 White

  • Formula J

    1/3 Neon Green + 1/3 Teal + 1/3 White

  • Formula K

    Neon Yellow + shot of Neon Orange

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5

Use Formulas F, G, H, I, J and K throughout the hair, painting and melting into each other.

close formula
  • Formula A

    Kenra Professional Blue Powder Lightener + 30-volume + B3

  • Formula B

    Blue Powder Lightener + 20-volume + B3

  • Formula C

    Blue Powder Lightener + 20-volume + Olaplex

  • Formula D

    Demi Permanent Rapid Toner VP + Demi Permanent Rapid Toner SV + 9-volume

  • Formula E (root shade)

    ½ tube Neon Teal + 1 tube Neon Fuchia + shot of Blue

  • Formula F

    1 tube Fuchsia + ½ tube Red + ½ tube Magenta

  • Formula G

    ½ tube Violet + ½ tube Neon Purple + shot of Magenta

  • Formula H

    ½ tube Neon Purple + ½ tube White + ¼ tube Clear

  • Formula I

    1/3 Blue + 1/3 Neon Blue + 1/3 White

  • Formula J

    1/3 Neon Green + 1/3 Teal + 1/3 White

  • Formula K

    Neon Yellow + shot of Neon Orange

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6

Finished look - back view.

close formula
  • Formula A

    Kenra Professional Blue Powder Lightener + 30-volume + B3

  • Formula B

    Blue Powder Lightener + 20-volume + B3

  • Formula C

    Blue Powder Lightener + 20-volume + Olaplex

  • Formula D

    Demi Permanent Rapid Toner VP + Demi Permanent Rapid Toner SV + 9-volume

  • Formula E (root shade)

    ½ tube Neon Teal + 1 tube Neon Fuchia + shot of Blue

  • Formula F

    1 tube Fuchsia + ½ tube Red + ½ tube Magenta

  • Formula G

    ½ tube Violet + ½ tube Neon Purple + shot of Magenta

  • Formula H

    ½ tube Neon Purple + ½ tube White + ¼ tube Clear

  • Formula I

    1/3 Blue + 1/3 Neon Blue + 1/3 White

  • Formula J

    1/3 Neon Green + 1/3 Teal + 1/3 White

  • Formula K

    Neon Yellow + shot of Neon Orange

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7

Finished look - front view.

close formula
  • Formula A

    Kenra Professional Blue Powder Lightener + 30-volume + B3

  • Formula B

    Blue Powder Lightener + 20-volume + B3

  • Formula C

    Blue Powder Lightener + 20-volume + Olaplex

  • Formula D

    Demi Permanent Rapid Toner VP + Demi Permanent Rapid Toner SV + 9-volume

  • Formula E (root shade)

    ½ tube Neon Teal + 1 tube Neon Fuchia + shot of Blue

  • Formula F

    1 tube Fuchsia + ½ tube Red + ½ tube Magenta

  • Formula G

    ½ tube Violet + ½ tube Neon Purple + shot of Magenta

  • Formula H

    ½ tube Neon Purple + ½ tube White + ¼ tube Clear

  • Formula I

    1/3 Blue + 1/3 Neon Blue + 1/3 White

  • Formula J

    1/3 Neon Green + 1/3 Teal + 1/3 White

  • Formula K

    Neon Yellow + shot of Neon Orange

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Show Steps
8

Back view - natural light

close formula
  • Formula A

    Kenra Professional Blue Powder Lightener + 30-volume + B3

  • Formula B

    Blue Powder Lightener + 20-volume + B3

  • Formula C

    Blue Powder Lightener + 20-volume + Olaplex

  • Formula D

    Demi Permanent Rapid Toner VP + Demi Permanent Rapid Toner SV + 9-volume

  • Formula E (root shade)

    ½ tube Neon Teal + 1 tube Neon Fuchia + shot of Blue

  • Formula F

    1 tube Fuchsia + ½ tube Red + ½ tube Magenta

  • Formula G

    ½ tube Violet + ½ tube Neon Purple + shot of Magenta

  • Formula H

    ½ tube Neon Purple + ½ tube White + ¼ tube Clear

  • Formula I

    1/3 Blue + 1/3 Neon Blue + 1/3 White

  • Formula J

    1/3 Neon Green + 1/3 Teal + 1/3 White

  • Formula K

    Neon Yellow + shot of Neon Orange

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9

Front view - natural light

close formula
  • Formula A

    Kenra Professional Blue Powder Lightener + 30-volume + B3

  • Formula B

    Blue Powder Lightener + 20-volume + B3

  • Formula C

    Blue Powder Lightener + 20-volume + Olaplex

  • Formula D

    Demi Permanent Rapid Toner VP + Demi Permanent Rapid Toner SV + 9-volume

  • Formula E (root shade)

    ½ tube Neon Teal + 1 tube Neon Fuchia + shot of Blue

  • Formula F

    1 tube Fuchsia + ½ tube Red + ½ tube Magenta

  • Formula G

    ½ tube Violet + ½ tube Neon Purple + shot of Magenta

  • Formula H

    ½ tube Neon Purple + ½ tube White + ¼ tube Clear

  • Formula I

    1/3 Blue + 1/3 Neon Blue + 1/3 White

  • Formula J

    1/3 Neon Green + 1/3 Teal + 1/3 White

  • Formula K

    Neon Yellow + shot of Neon Orange

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Neon Hair Battle How-To: From Dawn ‘Til Dusk

Neons are so in right now. There’s even an epic throwdown in honor of the bold colors—the Kenra Professional 2017 Neon Hair Battle—and this “From Dusk ‘Til Dawn” how-to created by Lish Mac aka @thehairstylish is giving us some serious hair envy. Check out how she created this neon of the night.  
Colorist: Lish Mac

COLOR FORMULAS

  • Formula A

    Kenra Professional Blue Powder Lightener + 30-volume + B3

  • Formula B

    Blue Powder Lightener + 20-volume + B3

  • Formula C

    Blue Powder Lightener + 20-volume + Olaplex

  • Formula D

    Demi Permanent Rapid Toner VP + Demi Permanent Rapid Toner SV + 9-volume

  • Formula E (root shade)

    ½ tube Neon Teal + 1 tube Neon Fuchia + shot of Blue

  • Formula F

    1 tube Fuchsia + ½ tube Red + ½ tube Magenta

  • Formula G

    ½ tube Violet + ½ tube Neon Purple + shot of Magenta

  • Formula H

    ½ tube Neon Purple + ½ tube White + ¼ tube Clear

  • Formula I

    1/3 Blue + 1/3 Neon Blue + 1/3 White

  • Formula J

    1/3 Neon Green + 1/3 Teal + 1/3 White

  • Formula K

    Neon Yellow + shot of Neon Orange

HOW-TO STEPS

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A

      Kenra Professional Blue Powder Lightener + 30-volume + B3

    • Formula B

      Blue Powder Lightener + 20-volume + B3

    • Formula C

      Blue Powder Lightener + 20-volume + Olaplex

    • Formula D

      Demi Permanent Rapid Toner VP + Demi Permanent Rapid Toner SV + 9-volume

    • Formula E (root shade)

      ½ tube Neon Teal + 1 tube Neon Fuchia + shot of Blue

    • Formula F

      1 tube Fuchsia + ½ tube Red + ½ tube Magenta

    • Formula G

      ½ tube Violet + ½ tube Neon Purple + shot of Magenta

    • Formula H

      ½ tube Neon Purple + ½ tube White + ¼ tube Clear

    • Formula I

      1/3 Blue + 1/3 Neon Blue + 1/3 White

    • Formula J

      1/3 Neon Green + 1/3 Teal + 1/3 White

    • Formula K

      Neon Yellow + shot of Neon Orange

    1

    Before

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A

      Kenra Professional Blue Powder Lightener + 30-volume + B3

    • Formula B

      Blue Powder Lightener + 20-volume + B3

    • Formula C

      Blue Powder Lightener + 20-volume + Olaplex

    • Formula D

      Demi Permanent Rapid Toner VP + Demi Permanent Rapid Toner SV + 9-volume

    • Formula E (root shade)

      ½ tube Neon Teal + 1 tube Neon Fuchia + shot of Blue

    • Formula F

      1 tube Fuchsia + ½ tube Red + ½ tube Magenta

    • Formula G

      ½ tube Violet + ½ tube Neon Purple + shot of Magenta

    • Formula H

      ½ tube Neon Purple + ½ tube White + ¼ tube Clear

    • Formula I

      1/3 Blue + 1/3 Neon Blue + 1/3 White

    • Formula J

      1/3 Neon Green + 1/3 Teal + 1/3 White

    • Formula K

      Neon Yellow + shot of Neon Orange

    2

    Lighten the midshafts first with Formula A, then the roots with Formula B and the ends with Formula C.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A

      Kenra Professional Blue Powder Lightener + 30-volume + B3

    • Formula B

      Blue Powder Lightener + 20-volume + B3

    • Formula C

      Blue Powder Lightener + 20-volume + Olaplex

    • Formula D

      Demi Permanent Rapid Toner VP + Demi Permanent Rapid Toner SV + 9-volume

    • Formula E (root shade)

      ½ tube Neon Teal + 1 tube Neon Fuchia + shot of Blue

    • Formula F

      1 tube Fuchsia + ½ tube Red + ½ tube Magenta

    • Formula G

      ½ tube Violet + ½ tube Neon Purple + shot of Magenta

    • Formula H

      ½ tube Neon Purple + ½ tube White + ¼ tube Clear

    • Formula I

      1/3 Blue + 1/3 Neon Blue + 1/3 White

    • Formula J

      1/3 Neon Green + 1/3 Teal + 1/3 White

    • Formula K

      Neon Yellow + shot of Neon Orange

    3

    Tone with Formula D.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A

      Kenra Professional Blue Powder Lightener + 30-volume + B3

    • Formula B

      Blue Powder Lightener + 20-volume + B3

    • Formula C

      Blue Powder Lightener + 20-volume + Olaplex

    • Formula D

      Demi Permanent Rapid Toner VP + Demi Permanent Rapid Toner SV + 9-volume

    • Formula E (root shade)

      ½ tube Neon Teal + 1 tube Neon Fuchia + shot of Blue

    • Formula F

      1 tube Fuchsia + ½ tube Red + ½ tube Magenta

    • Formula G

      ½ tube Violet + ½ tube Neon Purple + shot of Magenta

    • Formula H

      ½ tube Neon Purple + ½ tube White + ¼ tube Clear

    • Formula I

      1/3 Blue + 1/3 Neon Blue + 1/3 White

    • Formula J

      1/3 Neon Green + 1/3 Teal + 1/3 White

    • Formula K

      Neon Yellow + shot of Neon Orange

    4

    Apply Formula E to the roots.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A

      Kenra Professional Blue Powder Lightener + 30-volume + B3

    • Formula B

      Blue Powder Lightener + 20-volume + B3

    • Formula C

      Blue Powder Lightener + 20-volume + Olaplex

    • Formula D

      Demi Permanent Rapid Toner VP + Demi Permanent Rapid Toner SV + 9-volume

    • Formula E (root shade)

      ½ tube Neon Teal + 1 tube Neon Fuchia + shot of Blue

    • Formula F

      1 tube Fuchsia + ½ tube Red + ½ tube Magenta

    • Formula G

      ½ tube Violet + ½ tube Neon Purple + shot of Magenta

    • Formula H

      ½ tube Neon Purple + ½ tube White + ¼ tube Clear

    • Formula I

      1/3 Blue + 1/3 Neon Blue + 1/3 White

    • Formula J

      1/3 Neon Green + 1/3 Teal + 1/3 White

    • Formula K

      Neon Yellow + shot of Neon Orange

    5

    Use Formulas F, G, H, I, J and K throughout the hair, painting and melting into each other.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A

      Kenra Professional Blue Powder Lightener + 30-volume + B3

    • Formula B

      Blue Powder Lightener + 20-volume + B3

    • Formula C

      Blue Powder Lightener + 20-volume + Olaplex

    • Formula D

      Demi Permanent Rapid Toner VP + Demi Permanent Rapid Toner SV + 9-volume

    • Formula E (root shade)

      ½ tube Neon Teal + 1 tube Neon Fuchia + shot of Blue

    • Formula F

      1 tube Fuchsia + ½ tube Red + ½ tube Magenta

    • Formula G

      ½ tube Violet + ½ tube Neon Purple + shot of Magenta

    • Formula H

      ½ tube Neon Purple + ½ tube White + ¼ tube Clear

    • Formula I

      1/3 Blue + 1/3 Neon Blue + 1/3 White

    • Formula J

      1/3 Neon Green + 1/3 Teal + 1/3 White

    • Formula K

      Neon Yellow + shot of Neon Orange

    6

    Finished look – back view.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A

      Kenra Professional Blue Powder Lightener + 30-volume + B3

    • Formula B

      Blue Powder Lightener + 20-volume + B3

    • Formula C

      Blue Powder Lightener + 20-volume + Olaplex

    • Formula D

      Demi Permanent Rapid Toner VP + Demi Permanent Rapid Toner SV + 9-volume

    • Formula E (root shade)

      ½ tube Neon Teal + 1 tube Neon Fuchia + shot of Blue

    • Formula F

      1 tube Fuchsia + ½ tube Red + ½ tube Magenta

    • Formula G

      ½ tube Violet + ½ tube Neon Purple + shot of Magenta

    • Formula H

      ½ tube Neon Purple + ½ tube White + ¼ tube Clear

    • Formula I

      1/3 Blue + 1/3 Neon Blue + 1/3 White

    • Formula J

      1/3 Neon Green + 1/3 Teal + 1/3 White

    • Formula K

      Neon Yellow + shot of Neon Orange

    7

    Finished look – front view.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A

      Kenra Professional Blue Powder Lightener + 30-volume + B3

    • Formula B

      Blue Powder Lightener + 20-volume + B3

    • Formula C

      Blue Powder Lightener + 20-volume + Olaplex

    • Formula D

      Demi Permanent Rapid Toner VP + Demi Permanent Rapid Toner SV + 9-volume

    • Formula E (root shade)

      ½ tube Neon Teal + 1 tube Neon Fuchia + shot of Blue

    • Formula F

      1 tube Fuchsia + ½ tube Red + ½ tube Magenta

    • Formula G

      ½ tube Violet + ½ tube Neon Purple + shot of Magenta

    • Formula H

      ½ tube Neon Purple + ½ tube White + ¼ tube Clear

    • Formula I

      1/3 Blue + 1/3 Neon Blue + 1/3 White

    • Formula J

      1/3 Neon Green + 1/3 Teal + 1/3 White

    • Formula K

      Neon Yellow + shot of Neon Orange

    8

    Back view – natural light

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A

      Kenra Professional Blue Powder Lightener + 30-volume + B3

    • Formula B

      Blue Powder Lightener + 20-volume + B3

    • Formula C

      Blue Powder Lightener + 20-volume + Olaplex

    • Formula D

      Demi Permanent Rapid Toner VP + Demi Permanent Rapid Toner SV + 9-volume

    • Formula E (root shade)

      ½ tube Neon Teal + 1 tube Neon Fuchia + shot of Blue

    • Formula F

      1 tube Fuchsia + ½ tube Red + ½ tube Magenta

    • Formula G

      ½ tube Violet + ½ tube Neon Purple + shot of Magenta

    • Formula H

      ½ tube Neon Purple + ½ tube White + ¼ tube Clear

    • Formula I

      1/3 Blue + 1/3 Neon Blue + 1/3 White

    • Formula J

      1/3 Neon Green + 1/3 Teal + 1/3 White

    • Formula K

      Neon Yellow + shot of Neon Orange

    9

    Front view – natural light

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