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Last updated: May 13, 2018

Subtle Sombré

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  • Formula A (lightening):

    BES Non-Ammonia Cream Lightener + 30-volume developer 1:2

  • Formula B (retouch):

    BES Regal Zero Non-Ammonia Permanent Color 30g 3.0 + 30g 4.0 + 60g + 10-volume developer

  • Formula C (midshafts and ends):

    BES Regal Zero 40g 5.0 + 10g 6.38 + 75g + 10-volume develolper

  • Formula D (balayage):

    BES Decobes Mela White Powder Lightener 30g + 40-volume developer

  • Formula E:

    BES Emulsion D 2.5ph

  • Formula F (toner):

    BES Soft Color Non-Ammonia Demi-Permanent Color equal parts 8.0 + 6.0 + double #2 developer

Subtle Sombré

The deep, chestnut brunette is infused with tones of warm caramel to give a multidimensional effect. Tracy Vasquez, owner and stylist at Scotch Bonnet Hair Studio wanted to create a natural-looking color that doesn’t require a lot of maintenance. “I started with the haircut before applying my balayage so I could see the shape I wanted to highlight,” notes Tracy.  “I also razor cut the layers to give the overall look a little bit of softness and texture.” Here’s her custom blend!

 

Starting Level: 1.5-inch regrowth on a natural Level 4 Color on midlengths and ends: Faded out Level 4-5 mahogany with red-violet undertones

Colorist: Tracy Vasquez
Manufacturer: BES

COLOR FORMULAS

  • Formula A (lightening):

    BES Non-Ammonia Cream Lightener + 30-volume developer 1:2

  • Formula B (retouch):

    BES Regal Zero Non-Ammonia Permanent Color 30g 3.0 + 30g 4.0 + 60g + 10-volume developer

  • Formula C (midshafts and ends):

    BES Regal Zero 40g 5.0 + 10g 6.38 + 75g + 10-volume develolper

  • Formula D (balayage):

    BES Decobes Mela White Powder Lightener 30g + 40-volume developer

  • Formula E:

    BES Emulsion D 2.5ph

  • Formula F (toner):

    BES Soft Color Non-Ammonia Demi-Permanent Color equal parts 8.0 + 6.0 + double #2 developer

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