Ribboning Technique
Ribboning Technique
Create serious dimension and shine FAST with this ribboning technique from Revlon Professional™ Global Ambassador Marlo Steenman (@marlosteenmanhair). Large diagonal sections help you complete the look quickly, and your clients will love the results! Check out how Marlo did it when she was LIVE at The BTC House in West Hollywood.
Click here to watch the entire technique on Facebook!
COLOR FORMULAS 
Products Used
HOW-TO STEPS
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1Before: The model is a Level 4 with previous color.
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2Start with a zigzag section from occipital bone to nape. Next, take a section from above the ear to the round of the head. Take horseshoe section at the top. Using zigzag and diagonal sections ensures more diffused color.
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3Begin applying Formula A to the middle section, feathering up to the root but not applying at the root. Repeat the process on the top section. Apply the formula with a brush, then use your hands to ensure even saturation. Process until you reach a light red (about 15 minutes), then shampoo with Revlon Professional Post-Color Shampoo. Apply Revlon Professional Anti-Porosity Milk (do not rinse out) and blow-dry.
Pro Tip: Marlo mixes Revlon Professional Post-Color Shampoo into the lightening formula for control. “We don’t want to overlighten her—we just want to expose the underlying pigment, which is red, since our goal is a shade of red,” Marlo said.
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4Create a zigzag section around the crown. Apply Formula B from roots to ends on the bottom section, then apply it at the roots only on the top section to create a shadow root. “I like to say a shadow root is like taking a picture and putting a frame on it,” Marlo said. “It really showcases the color technique.”
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5Begin the ribbon technique with Formula C at a ¼-inch diagonal section at the hairline. Use Revlon Professional Freedom Papers to separate sections. Blend well between the root shadow and the mids/ends color.
Pro Tip: Diagonal placement diffuses color—for stronger placement, take vertical sections.
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6Continue working in ¼-inch diagonal sections around to the back of the head, alternating between Formulas C, D, E and F.
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7Process for 30 minutes.
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8Pull each section out of the Freedom Paper and rinse in cold water. Shampoo with Revlon Professional Post-Color Shampoo. For serious shine, apply Revlon Professional Nutri Color Crème 000. Blow-dry and style as desired.
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9Finished look.
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