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Last updated: September 18, 2017

Rich And Rooty Brunette Blend

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  • Formula A (base):

    L’Oréal Professionnel DIA Richesse 5N + 15-volume developer

  • Formula B (balayage):

    Wella Professionals BLONDOR FREELIGHTS + 40-volume developer

  • Formula C (toner):

    Equal parts Redken Shades EQ 9NW + 9G + Shades EQ Processing Solution

Fall is all about warm tones, so get ahead of the season with this rich and rooty brunette blend from 2017 #ONESHOT winner and Arizona-based stylist Maggie Hancock (@maggiemh). This stunning style is a perfect balance of sultry and chic, with a touch of smoky, and we got all the deets. Check it out!

 

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Total chair time: 3 hours

 

Pricing: $325

COLOR FORMULAS

  • Formula A (base):

    L’Oréal Professionnel DIA Richesse 5N + 15-volume developer

  • Formula B (balayage):

    Wella Professionals BLONDOR FREELIGHTS + 40-volume developer

  • Formula C (toner):

    Equal parts Redken Shades EQ 9NW + 9G + Shades EQ Processing Solution

Products Used

HOW-TO STEPS

  • 1

    Apply Formula A, then use a comb to pull the formula down about 4 inches.

  • 2

    Using Formula B, balayage in between strips of EmBee Meche with heavier concentration toward the front pieces. Process for 30 minutes.

  • 3

    At the bowl, barely get the hair wet, then emulsify Formula A further down to the midlengths for 3 to 5 minutes.

  • 4

    Rinse and tone with Formula C for 10 minutes. Add the front pieces in the last 5 minutes for added brightness around the face.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A (base):

      L’Oréal Professionnel DIA Richesse 5N + 15-volume developer

    • Formula B (balayage):

      Wella Professionals BLONDOR FREELIGHTS + 40-volume developer

    • Formula C (toner):

      Equal parts Redken Shades EQ 9NW + 9G + Shades EQ Processing Solution

    5
  • 6

    Blow-dry and style using label.m products, then curl her hair using a ghd flat iron but leave her ends out to keep them straight.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A (base):

      L’Oréal Professionnel DIA Richesse 5N + 15-volume developer

    • Formula B (balayage):

      Wella Professionals BLONDOR FREELIGHTS + 40-volume developer

    • Formula C (toner):

      Equal parts Redken Shades EQ 9NW + 9G + Shades EQ Processing Solution

    7

    Finished look

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A (base):

      L’Oréal Professionnel DIA Richesse 5N + 15-volume developer

    • Formula B (balayage):

      Wella Professionals BLONDOR FREELIGHTS + 40-volume developer

    • Formula C (toner):

      Equal parts Redken Shades EQ 9NW + 9G + Shades EQ Processing Solution

    8

    Finished look—alternate view

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