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Last updated: December 27, 2019

Rooty, High-Contrast Dimension

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  • Formula A:

    Paul Mitchell The Color XG 6OR + 10-volume developer

  • Formula B:

    Paul Mitchell The Color XG 4NN + 15-volume developer + Olaplex No.1

  • Formula C:

    Redken Free Hand Blonde Idol Lightener + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1

  • Formula D:

    Redken Shades EQ 8V + 8N + Shades EQ Processing Solution

If you scrolled through Rebecca Henderson’s (@beccawith_the_goodhair) Insta, you’d quickly see that she is a master at creating rooty, high-contrast dimension. This combo is super on-trend right now, so we had to get the deets for this beautiful blend. Find out how she created this look in the steps below!

 

Total time: 5 hours

Pricing: $400 ($80/hour)

 

Colorist: Rebecca Henderson

COLOR FORMULAS

  • Formula A:

    Paul Mitchell The Color XG 6OR + 10-volume developer

  • Formula B:

    Paul Mitchell The Color XG 4NN + 15-volume developer + Olaplex No.1

  • Formula C:

    Redken Free Hand Blonde Idol Lightener + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1

  • Formula D:

    Redken Shades EQ 8V + 8N + Shades EQ Processing Solution

Products Used

HOW-TO STEPS

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A:

      Paul Mitchell The Color XG 6OR + 10-volume developer

    • Formula B:

      Paul Mitchell The Color XG 4NN + 15-volume developer + Olaplex No.1

    • Formula C:

      Redken Free Hand Blonde Idol Lightener + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1

    • Formula D:

      Redken Shades EQ 8V + 8N + Shades EQ Processing Solution

    1

    Before

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A:

      Paul Mitchell The Color XG 6OR + 10-volume developer

    • Formula B:

      Paul Mitchell The Color XG 4NN + 15-volume developer + Olaplex No.1

    • Formula C:

      Redken Free Hand Blonde Idol Lightener + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1

    • Formula D:

      Redken Shades EQ 8V + 8N + Shades EQ Processing Solution

    2

    Re-pigment her base to a rich, warm brown by applying Formula A. Then, rinse and blow-dry the hair.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A:

      Paul Mitchell The Color XG 6OR + 10-volume developer

    • Formula B:

      Paul Mitchell The Color XG 4NN + 15-volume developer + Olaplex No.1

    • Formula C:

      Redken Free Hand Blonde Idol Lightener + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1

    • Formula D:

      Redken Shades EQ 8V + 8N + Shades EQ Processing Solution

    3

    Apply Formula B over the orange base, taking pieces and melting the formula through to the ends. While that processes, balayage with Formula C to melt her dark base and brighten up any brassy pieces.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A:

      Paul Mitchell The Color XG 6OR + 10-volume developer

    • Formula B:

      Paul Mitchell The Color XG 4NN + 15-volume developer + Olaplex No.1

    • Formula C:

      Redken Free Hand Blonde Idol Lightener + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1

    • Formula D:

      Redken Shades EQ 8V + 8N + Shades EQ Processing Solution

    4

    At the bowl, rinse and apply Olaplex No.2. Shampoo, then tone with Formula D and process for 10 minutes. Trim her ends and reshape her layers to give her a textured lob.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Formula A:

      Paul Mitchell The Color XG 6OR + 10-volume developer

    • Formula B:

      Paul Mitchell The Color XG 4NN + 15-volume developer + Olaplex No.1

    • Formula C:

      Redken Free Hand Blonde Idol Lightener + 30-volume developer + Olaplex No.1

    • Formula D:

      Redken Shades EQ 8V + 8N + Shades EQ Processing Solution

    5

    Finished look