Unconventional Metallic Mermaid

HOW-TO STEPS

• 1

  Apply Formula A to the regrowth only, then process with a cap under low heat for about 20 minutes. Process for an additional 5 to 7 minutes with no heat. 

• 2

  Next, shampoo using Goldwell Kerasilk Reconstruct Shampoo. Then, apply a light amount of conditioner on her ends before applying the toner. 

• 3

  Apply Formula B with a bottle over her base for only 1 minute, then finish toning the rest of her hair for an additional minute. Shampoo again but do not condition.

• 4

  Next, apply Formula C on top of her base. “I decided to color her hair while it was wet mainly because she changes her hair a lot and blues can be harder to come out, so there was less commitment coloring over wet hair,” shares Stephany.

• 5

  Then, split applying Formulas C and D half and half from the roots to the back.

• 6

  Apply Formula D through her midlengths mainly to tone and help create a barrier between colors when rinsing. Then, using a balayage technique on the ends, color block and alternate applying Formulas C and E throughout her ends. Process for 20 minutes. 

• 7

  Rinse with high pressure cold water while holding the ends up to avoid bleeding. Do not shampoo or condition. 

• 8

  For the style, start by applying Oribe Run-Through Detangling Primer and Oribe Supershine Moisturizing Cream on wet hair. Then, blow-dry using the Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer and an Olivia Garden round brush. Give her subtle beachwaves using a flat iron. Finish the style by applying Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray to the roots and Supershine Moisturizing Cream to the ends.  

• 

  

  

  • Formula A (lightener):

    Wella Professional BLONDOR + 25-volume developer + b3 Brazilian Bond Builder

  • Formula B (toner):

    Equal parts Redken Shades EQ 9V + 9T + 9RB + Processing Solution + b3

  • Formula C (base):

    Pulp Riot Aquatic + Pulp Riot Nightfall + b3

  • Formula D (midlengths):

    Pulp Riot Mercury + Pulp Riot Lilac + b3

  • Formula E (ends):

    Pulp Riot Velvet + Pulp Riot Cupid + Pulp Riot Powder + b3

  9

  Finished look

• 

  

  

  • Formula A (lightener):

    Wella Professional BLONDOR + 25-volume developer + b3 Brazilian Bond Builder

  • Formula B (toner):

    Equal parts Redken Shades EQ 9V + 9T + 9RB + Processing Solution + b3

  • Formula C (base):

    Pulp Riot Aquatic + Pulp Riot Nightfall + b3

  • Formula D (midlengths):

    Pulp Riot Mercury + Pulp Riot Lilac + b3

  • Formula E (ends):

    Pulp Riot Velvet + Pulp Riot Cupid + Pulp Riot Powder + b3

  10

  Finished look—alternate view

• 

  

  

  • Formula A (lightener):

    Wella Professional BLONDOR + 25-volume developer + b3 Brazilian Bond Builder

  • Formula B (toner):

    Equal parts Redken Shades EQ 9V + 9T + 9RB + Processing Solution + b3

  • Formula C (base):

    Pulp Riot Aquatic + Pulp Riot Nightfall + b3

  • Formula D (midlengths):

    Pulp Riot Mercury + Pulp Riot Lilac + b3

  • Formula E (ends):

    Pulp Riot Velvet + Pulp Riot Cupid + Pulp Riot Powder + b3

  11

  Finished look—alternate view

• 

  

  

  • Formula A (lightener):

    Wella Professional BLONDOR + 25-volume developer + b3 Brazilian Bond Builder

  • Formula B (toner):

    Equal parts Redken Shades EQ 9V + 9T + 9RB + Processing Solution + b3

  • Formula C (base):

    Pulp Riot Aquatic + Pulp Riot Nightfall + b3

  • Formula D (midlengths):

    Pulp Riot Mercury + Pulp Riot Lilac + b3

  • Formula E (ends):

    Pulp Riot Velvet + Pulp Riot Cupid + Pulp Riot Powder + b3

  12

  Finished look—alternate view