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Last updated: June 22, 2017

Rose Gold Layers from Matrix

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Rose Gold Layers from Matrix

It’s a common school of thought that blondes have more fun, but what happens when you take a fun-loving blonde and add a splash of red? Answer: this gorgeous rose gold hue from Matrix SoColor. Streaks of gold slice through a breezy copper to create just the right amount of light-catching shine to keep this unparralleled gray coverage playful. Just you try telling us this beauty’s not having fun…

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HOW-TO STEPS

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    Cut long layers with a soft, side-swept fringe. Cleanse and blow-dry to prepare for the color technique.

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    CLIENT
    Skin Tone:
    Warm Light
    Eye Color: Warm, Green
    Natural Level: 6 with previously colored level 8 gold, 50% grey

    FORMULA 1: V-Light De-dusted lightener + 10-Volume Matrix Cream Developer
    FORMULA 2: SOCOLOR Dream.Age 8GC + 20-Volume Matrix Cream Developer

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    Step 1: Create a horseshoe-shaped section on top of the head and secure.

    Step 2: From the remaining loose hair, select random pieces and apply FORMULA 1 from mid-lengths to ends to create dimension. Process up to 15 minutes or until reaching desired level. Cleanse and dry hair completely.

    Step 3: Divide the hair into quadrants and apply FORMULA 2 to scalp area. Pull color through mid-lengths and ends for the last 20 minutes. Process for a total of 35 minutes.

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    Cleanse with Biolage Age Rejuvenating Shampoo, then rinse and condition with Biolage Age Rejuvenating Conditioner. Add Biolage Age Rejuvenating Densifying Concentrate for additional volume. For extra conditioning at home, recommend your client use Biolage Age Rejuvenating Intensive Masque once a week.

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    Apply Biolage Hydra Foaming Styler to towel-dried hair. Blow-dry using a round brush to create waves. To create more definition, spray Biolage Thermal Active Setting Spray and use a large curling iron for soft curls.

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