Want a new twist on classic, holiday-ready waves? This press-and-pull technique is what you need! We have the technique from Ulta Beauty Pro Team Member Ammon Carver, plus the color formula for this ultra-cool lilac "money piece."
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- Formula A (All-Over Blonde)
Redken Shades EQ 09P + Equal Parts Processing Solution
- Formula B (Face-Framing Violet)
Redken City Beats East Village Violet + City Beats Clear
- Formula C (Silver/Gray)
Redken Shades EQ 06T + Equal Parts Clear + Equal Parts Processing Solution
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Create a deep side part, then taking vertical sections that are about 1 ½ inches thick, use a 1 ¼ inch Marcel iron to twist and wrap the hair away from the face.
Formula
- Formula A (All-Over Blonde)
Redken Shades EQ 09P + Equal Parts Processing Solution
- Formula B (Face-Framing Violet)
Redken City Beats East Village Violet + City Beats Clear
- Formula C (Silver/Gray)
Redken Shades EQ 06T + Equal Parts Clear + Equal Parts Processing Solution
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Include the ends while curling and continue in the same direction throughout the entire head.
Formula
- Formula A (All-Over Blonde)
Redken Shades EQ 09P + Equal Parts Processing Solution
- Formula B (Face-Framing Violet)
Redken City Beats East Village Violet + City Beats Clear
- Formula C (Silver/Gray)
Redken Shades EQ 06T + Equal Parts Clear + Equal Parts Processing Solution
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Once the section is hot enough, release the curl into your palm.
Formula
- Formula A (All-Over Blonde)
Redken Shades EQ 09P + Equal Parts Processing Solution
- Formula B (Face-Framing Violet)
Redken City Beats East Village Violet + City Beats Clear
- Formula C (Silver/Gray)
Redken Shades EQ 06T + Equal Parts Clear + Equal Parts Processing Solution
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Press the curl firmly with your hands to set. Press until curl is cool.
Formula
- Formula A (All-Over Blonde)
Redken Shades EQ 09P + Equal Parts Processing Solution
- Formula B (Face-Framing Violet)
Redken City Beats East Village Violet + City Beats Clear
- Formula C (Silver/Gray)
Redken Shades EQ 06T + Equal Parts Clear + Equal Parts Processing Solution
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Once the section is cool, gently pull the ends down to stretch curl.
Formula
- Formula A (All-Over Blonde)
Redken Shades EQ 09P + Equal Parts Processing Solution
- Formula B (Face-Framing Violet)
Redken City Beats East Village Violet + City Beats Clear
- Formula C (Silver/Gray)
Redken Shades EQ 06T + Equal Parts Clear + Equal Parts Processing Solution
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Continue steps 2 through 5 throughout the entire head.
Formula
- Formula A (All-Over Blonde)
Redken Shades EQ 09P + Equal Parts Processing Solution
- Formula B (Face-Framing Violet)
Redken City Beats East Village Violet + City Beats Clear
- Formula C (Silver/Gray)
Redken Shades EQ 06T + Equal Parts Clear + Equal Parts Processing Solution
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Then, starting at the ends, use a cushion brush to lightly brush through the hair until desired curl and texture is achieved.
Formula
- Formula A (All-Over Blonde)
Redken Shades EQ 09P + Equal Parts Processing Solution
- Formula B (Face-Framing Violet)
Redken City Beats East Village Violet + City Beats Clear
- Formula C (Silver/Gray)
Redken Shades EQ 06T + Equal Parts Clear + Equal Parts Processing Solution
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Complete the look with L’ANZA Keratin Healing Oil Lustrous Finishing Spray.
Formula
- Formula A (All-Over Blonde)
Redken Shades EQ 09P + Equal Parts Processing Solution
- Formula B (Face-Framing Violet)
Redken City Beats East Village Violet + City Beats Clear
- Formula C (Silver/Gray)
Redken Shades EQ 06T + Equal Parts Clear + Equal Parts Processing Solution
Formula
Formula
- Formula A (All-Over Blonde)
Redken Shades EQ 09P + Equal Parts Processing Solution
- Formula B (Face-Framing Violet)
Redken City Beats East Village Violet + City Beats Clear
- Formula C (Silver/Gray)
Redken Shades EQ 06T + Equal Parts Clear + Equal Parts Processing Solution
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