Last updated: December 03, 2013
Smoke and Mirrors Color Technique from Keratin Complex
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Base/Starting Level: Any
Keratin Complex Color Therapy formulations
Formula A (lightener): 15 mL/.5 oz. It’s a Blonde Thing Keratin Lightening System® powder + 15 mL/.5 fl. oz. It’s a Blonde Thing 20 vol. developer
Formula B (true metal): 15 mL/.5 fl. oz. 11/AA (Platinum Ash) + 15 mL/.5 fl. oz. KeraHold Zero Lift developer
Formula C (luminous cool periwinkle): 15 mL/.5 fl. oz. .91/BA (Slate Blue) + 15 mL/.5 fl. oz. KeraHold Zero Lift developer
Formula D (iridescent cool pastel blue): 15 mL/.5 fl. oz. .19/AB (Ash Blue) + 15 mL/.5 fl. oz. KeraHold Zero Lift developer
Formula E (abyss black): 30 mL/1 fl. oz. 1.0/1N (Black) + 30 mL/1 fl. oz. KeraHold Zero Lift developer
Take a chevron parting around the head from cheekbone along occipital to cheekbone. Use Formula A to pre-lighten to palest yellow.
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Shampoo and condition the hair with Keratin Complex® Blondeshell® Debrass & Brighten Shampoo and Conditioner. Blow-dry. Sub-divide the pre-lightened chevron parting into 3 sections. Apply Formula B on the lower upper third of the chevron. Apply Formula C on the middle third. Apply Formula D on the bottom third.
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Use Formula E on the remainder of the hair and process for 35 minutes. To maintain vibrant, long-lasting color that stays true to tone, use Keratin Complex Keratin Color Care or Blondeshell Shampoo and Conditioner.
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HOW-TO STEPS
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Base/Starting Level: Any
Keratin Complex Color Therapy formulations
Formula A (lightener): 15 mL/.5 oz. It’s a Blonde Thing Keratin Lightening System® powder + 15 mL/.5 fl. oz. It’s a Blonde Thing 20 vol. developer
Formula B (true metal): 15 mL/.5 fl. oz. 11/AA (Platinum Ash) + 15 mL/.5 fl. oz. KeraHold Zero Lift developer
Formula C (luminous cool periwinkle): 15 mL/.5 fl. oz. .91/BA (Slate Blue) + 15 mL/.5 fl. oz. KeraHold Zero Lift developer
Formula D (iridescent cool pastel blue): 15 mL/.5 fl. oz. .19/AB (Ash Blue) + 15 mL/.5 fl. oz. KeraHold Zero Lift developer
Formula E (abyss black): 30 mL/1 fl. oz. 1.0/1N (Black) + 30 mL/1 fl. oz. KeraHold Zero Lift developer
Take a chevron parting around the head from cheekbone along occipital to cheekbone. Use Formula A to pre-lighten to palest yellow.
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2
Shampoo and condition the hair with Keratin Complex® Blondeshell® Debrass & Brighten Shampoo and Conditioner. Blow-dry. Sub-divide the pre-lightened chevron parting into 3 sections. Apply Formula B on the lower upper third of the chevron. Apply Formula C on the middle third. Apply Formula D on the bottom third.
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Use Formula E on the remainder of the hair and process for 35 minutes. To maintain vibrant, long-lasting color that stays true to tone, use Keratin Complex Keratin Color Care or Blondeshell Shampoo and Conditioner.
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