Ribboning Technique

- Formula A (prelighten)
1 part Revlon Professional™ Blonderful™ Blonde Up 8 Levels Powder + 1 part 20-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide + 1 part Revlonissimo™ Post-Color Shampoo
- Formula B (base)
Revlon Professional™ Revlonissimo™ Colorsmetique 4.65+ 10-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide
- Formula C
Revlon Professional™ Revlonissimo™ Cromatics™ C60 + 20-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide
- Formula D
¾ Revlonissimo™ Colorsmetique 66.66 + ¼ Revlonissimo™ Cromatics C50 + 20-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide
- Formula E
Revlonissimo™ Colorsmetique 55.20 + 20-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide
- Formula F
Revlonissimo™ Colorsmetique 4.65+ 20-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide
Before: The model is a Level 4 with previous color.

- Formula A (prelighten)
1 part Revlon Professional™ Blonderful™ Blonde Up 8 Levels Powder + 1 part 20-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide + 1 part Revlonissimo™ Post-Color Shampoo
- Formula B (base)
Revlon Professional™ Revlonissimo™ Colorsmetique 4.65+ 10-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide
- Formula C
Revlon Professional™ Revlonissimo™ Cromatics™ C60 + 20-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide
- Formula D
¾ Revlonissimo™ Colorsmetique 66.66 + ¼ Revlonissimo™ Cromatics C50 + 20-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide
- Formula E
Revlonissimo™ Colorsmetique 55.20 + 20-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide
- Formula F
Revlonissimo™ Colorsmetique 4.65+ 20-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide
Start 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.

- Formula A (prelighten)
1 part Revlon Professional™ Blonderful™ Blonde Up 8 Levels Powder + 1 part 20-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide + 1 part Revlonissimo™ Post-Color Shampoo
- Formula B (base)
Revlon Professional™ Revlonissimo™ Colorsmetique 4.65+ 10-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide
- Formula C
Revlon Professional™ Revlonissimo™ Cromatics™ C60 + 20-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide
- Formula D
¾ Revlonissimo™ Colorsmetique 66.66 + ¼ Revlonissimo™ Cromatics C50 + 20-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide
- Formula E
Revlonissimo™ Colorsmetique 55.20 + 20-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide
- Formula F
Revlonissimo™ Colorsmetique 4.65+ 20-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide
Begin 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.

- Formula A (prelighten)
1 part Revlon Professional™ Blonderful™ Blonde Up 8 Levels Powder + 1 part 20-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide + 1 part Revlonissimo™ Post-Color Shampoo
- Formula B (base)
Revlon Professional™ Revlonissimo™ Colorsmetique 4.65+ 10-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide
- Formula C
Revlon Professional™ Revlonissimo™ Cromatics™ C60 + 20-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide
- Formula D
¾ Revlonissimo™ Colorsmetique 66.66 + ¼ Revlonissimo™ Cromatics C50 + 20-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide
- Formula E
Revlonissimo™ Colorsmetique 55.20 + 20-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide
- Formula F
Revlonissimo™ Colorsmetique 4.65+ 20-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide
Create 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.”

- Formula A (prelighten)
1 part Revlon Professional™ Blonderful™ Blonde Up 8 Levels Powder + 1 part 20-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide + 1 part Revlonissimo™ Post-Color Shampoo
- Formula B (base)
Revlon Professional™ Revlonissimo™ Colorsmetique 4.65+ 10-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide
- Formula C
Revlon Professional™ Revlonissimo™ Cromatics™ C60 + 20-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide
- Formula D
¾ Revlonissimo™ Colorsmetique 66.66 + ¼ Revlonissimo™ Cromatics C50 + 20-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide
- Formula E
Revlonissimo™ Colorsmetique 55.20 + 20-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide
- Formula F
Revlonissimo™ Colorsmetique 4.65+ 20-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide
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Begin 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.

- Formula A (prelighten)
1 part Revlon Professional™ Blonderful™ Blonde Up 8 Levels Powder + 1 part 20-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide + 1 part Revlonissimo™ Post-Color Shampoo
- Formula B (base)
Revlon Professional™ Revlonissimo™ Colorsmetique 4.65+ 10-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide
- Formula C
Revlon Professional™ Revlonissimo™ Cromatics™ C60 + 20-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide
- Formula D
¾ Revlonissimo™ Colorsmetique 66.66 + ¼ Revlonissimo™ Cromatics C50 + 20-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide
- Formula E
Revlonissimo™ Colorsmetique 55.20 + 20-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide
- Formula F
Revlonissimo™ Colorsmetique 4.65+ 20-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide
Continue working in ¼-inch diagonal sections around to the back of the head, alternating between Formulas C, D, E and F.

- Formula A (prelighten)
1 part Revlon Professional™ Blonderful™ Blonde Up 8 Levels Powder + 1 part 20-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide + 1 part Revlonissimo™ Post-Color Shampoo
- Formula B (base)
Revlon Professional™ Revlonissimo™ Colorsmetique 4.65+ 10-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide
- Formula C
Revlon Professional™ Revlonissimo™ Cromatics™ C60 + 20-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide
- Formula D
¾ Revlonissimo™ Colorsmetique 66.66 + ¼ Revlonissimo™ Cromatics C50 + 20-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide
- Formula E
Revlonissimo™ Colorsmetique 55.20 + 20-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide
- Formula F
Revlonissimo™ Colorsmetique 4.65+ 20-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide
Process for 30 minutes.

- Formula A (prelighten)
1 part Revlon Professional™ Blonderful™ Blonde Up 8 Levels Powder + 1 part 20-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide + 1 part Revlonissimo™ Post-Color Shampoo
- Formula B (base)
Revlon Professional™ Revlonissimo™ Colorsmetique 4.65+ 10-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide
- Formula C
Revlon Professional™ Revlonissimo™ Cromatics™ C60 + 20-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide
- Formula D
¾ Revlonissimo™ Colorsmetique 66.66 + ¼ Revlonissimo™ Cromatics C50 + 20-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide
- Formula E
Revlonissimo™ Colorsmetique 55.20 + 20-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide
- Formula F
Revlonissimo™ Colorsmetique 4.65+ 20-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide
Pull 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.

- Formula A (prelighten)
1 part Revlon Professional™ Blonderful™ Blonde Up 8 Levels Powder + 1 part 20-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide + 1 part Revlonissimo™ Post-Color Shampoo
- Formula B (base)
Revlon Professional™ Revlonissimo™ Colorsmetique 4.65+ 10-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide
- Formula C
Revlon Professional™ Revlonissimo™ Cromatics™ C60 + 20-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide
- Formula D
¾ Revlonissimo™ Colorsmetique 66.66 + ¼ Revlonissimo™ Cromatics C50 + 20-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide
- Formula E
Revlonissimo™ Colorsmetique 55.20 + 20-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide
- Formula F
Revlonissimo™ Colorsmetique 4.65+ 20-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide
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Finished look.

- Formula A (prelighten)
1 part Revlon Professional™ Blonderful™ Blonde Up 8 Levels Powder + 1 part 20-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide + 1 part Revlonissimo™ Post-Color Shampoo
- Formula B (base)
Revlon Professional™ Revlonissimo™ Colorsmetique 4.65+ 10-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide
- Formula C
Revlon Professional™ Revlonissimo™ Cromatics™ C60 + 20-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide
- Formula D
¾ Revlonissimo™ Colorsmetique 66.66 + ¼ Revlonissimo™ Cromatics C50 + 20-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide
- Formula E
Revlonissimo™ Colorsmetique 55.20 + 20-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide
- Formula F
Revlonissimo™ Colorsmetique 4.65+ 20-volume Revlonissimo™ Creme Peroxide

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