Aveda Color Formulas
Natural Level: 7
Formula A/prelighten: 1 scoop enlightener™ powder lightener + 30g enlightener™ creme booster + 60ml 20-volume color catalyst™

Formula B: full spectrum™ permanent 50g Universal ØN + 5g Pure Violet + 5g Pure Blue + 100ml 10-volume color catalyst™

Formula C: 40g Extra Lifting Crème + 10g Pastel Violet + 2g Pure Red + 40ml 5-volume color catalyst®

Formula D: 10g Extra Lifting Crème + 10g Universal ØN + 1g Pure Violet + 1g Pure Orange + 20ml 10-volume color catalyst™ formula e: 40g Universal ØN +1g Pure Violet + 40ml 5-volume color catalyst™


Prelighten the hair to palest yellow with Formula A. Process, rinse, shampoo and blow-dry the hair. Section the prelightened hair as illustrated.

In section 1, apply Formula B and isolate with foil. In section 2, apply Formula C and isolate with foil. In section 3, apply Formula D and isolate with foil. In section 4, apply Formula E and isolate with foil. Process, rinse, shampoo and treat the hair.

 Prep damp hair with thickening tonic and comb through. Blow-dry the hair with your fingers until 70 percent dry. Apply one pump of light elements™ smoothing fluid to the ends and blow-dry with a Mason Pearson brush until 100 percent dry. Create a side parting and spray lightly with brilliant™ damage control™. Blow-dry the parting in place. Beginning in the nape, curl 1-inch horizontal subsections from ends to roots with a medium-barrel curling iron, holding each curl for 20 seconds before clipping on base.

 In the side sections, perform a dry finger wave set, securing the waves with clips. Cool for 10 minutes and remove the clips. Brush through the back section with the tip of a Mason Pearson brush, and then brush through the sides with a wide-tooth comb or your fingers, making sure to maintain the shape

Gather the ends of the hair into a ponytail and secure with a hair elastic at the nape. Using the ponytail as a base, roll it up into itself to create a faux-bob, and secure with bobby pins. Finish by refining the waves with the end of a pintail comb. Mist with air control™ light hold hair spray.

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