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Last updated: October 04, 2017

Platinum Touch Up + Shadow Root

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  • Formula A (lightener)

    Redken Up to 7 De-Dusted Lightener + 30-volume developer

  • Formula B (root toner)

    Wella Professionals Color Charm T18 + 20-volume developer

  • Formula C (root shadow)

    Redken Shades EQ 9V + Shades EQ processing solution

Remember when we posted Justin Anderson’s MAJOR platinum makeover how-to? We loved this dramatic transformation, but we know the follow-up appointment is just as important. When his client walked into the salon with five weeks of regrowth, Justin walked us through his full how-to for a touch up and shadow root! Get the formulas and steps below!

COLOR FORMULAS

  • Formula A (lightener)

    Redken Up to 7 De-Dusted Lightener + 30-volume developer

  • Formula B (root toner)

    Wella Professionals Color Charm T18 + 20-volume developer

  • Formula C (root shadow)

    Redken Shades EQ 9V + Shades EQ processing solution

Products Used

HOW-TO STEPS

  • 1

    Apply Formula A to the roots. Place cotton between each section to keep it clean and to avoid overlapping the lightener. Process for five minutes.

  • 2

    Continue to apply Formula A and pull through the “yellow band”—that line between the regrowth and the lightened hair. 

  • 3

    At the bowl, apply Formula B to the roots. Then, pull down the toner slightly past the roots.

  • 4

    Process for eight minutes. Then, rinse.

  • 5

    Next, tap just the first 1/4-inch of the root with Formula C. Process for five minutes, then drag it down 2 inches. Process for five more minutes, then rinse.

  • 6

    Shampoo and condition all of the hair with a cool, purple shampoo and conditioner. Justin uses his dpHUE Cool Blonde Shampoo and Conditioner.

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