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Last updated: May 25, 2017

Violet Diamonds

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  • Natural Level

    3

  • Formula A

    1 oz. Matrix COLORINSIDER 5V (5.2) + 1 oz. 20-volume Matrix COLORINSIDER Oil-Cream Developer

  • Formula B

    1 oz. COLORINSIDER 5RV (5.62) + 1 oz. 20-volume COLORINSIDER Oil-Cream Developer

  • Formula C

    1 oz. COLORINSIDER 3V (3.2) + 1 oz. 10-volume COLORINSIDER Oil-Cream Developer

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1

Create three diamond shaped sections on the top of the head. Each diamond will be a different size—small, medium and large. The largest diamond is closest to the right side. The other two diamonds are staggered as shown. The largest diamond is section 5, the small and medium diamonds are sections 3 and 4.

 

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  • Natural Level

    3

  • Formula A

    1 oz. Matrix COLORINSIDER 5V (5.2) + 1 oz. 20-volume Matrix COLORINSIDER Oil-Cream Developer

  • Formula B

    1 oz. COLORINSIDER 5RV (5.62) + 1 oz. 20-volume COLORINSIDER Oil-Cream Developer

  • Formula C

    1 oz. COLORINSIDER 3V (3.2) + 1 oz. 10-volume COLORINSIDER Oil-Cream Developer

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2

Next create a diamond on the right and left sides of the head. The diamond will be slightly behind the hairline and is on a diagonal. These are sections 1 and 2.

Pro Tip: To achieve more visible contrast, increase the size of the diamond sections. To reduce the contrast, make the diamond sections smaller.

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  • Natural Level

    3

  • Formula A

    1 oz. Matrix COLORINSIDER 5V (5.2) + 1 oz. 20-volume Matrix COLORINSIDER Oil-Cream Developer

  • Formula B

    1 oz. COLORINSIDER 5RV (5.62) + 1 oz. 20-volume COLORINSIDER Oil-Cream Developer

  • Formula C

    1 oz. COLORINSIDER 3V (3.2) + 1 oz. 10-volume COLORINSIDER Oil-Cream Developer

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3

Apply Formula A to sections 1, 2, 3 and 4. Cover with foils to keep sections separate.

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  • Natural Level

    3

  • Formula A

    1 oz. Matrix COLORINSIDER 5V (5.2) + 1 oz. 20-volume Matrix COLORINSIDER Oil-Cream Developer

  • Formula B

    1 oz. COLORINSIDER 5RV (5.62) + 1 oz. 20-volume COLORINSIDER Oil-Cream Developer

  • Formula C

    1 oz. COLORINSIDER 3V (3.2) + 1 oz. 10-volume COLORINSIDER Oil-Cream Developer

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Apply Formula B to section 5. Cover with foil.

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  • Natural Level

    3

  • Formula A

    1 oz. Matrix COLORINSIDER 5V (5.2) + 1 oz. 20-volume Matrix COLORINSIDER Oil-Cream Developer

  • Formula B

    1 oz. COLORINSIDER 5RV (5.62) + 1 oz. 20-volume COLORINSIDER Oil-Cream Developer

  • Formula C

    1 oz. COLORINSIDER 3V (3.2) + 1 oz. 10-volume COLORINSIDER Oil-Cream Developer

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Apply Formula C to all remaining hair. Process for 35 minutes. Rinse, shampoo and condition with Matrix Total Results Color Care.

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  • Natural Level

    3

  • Formula A

    1 oz. Matrix COLORINSIDER 5V (5.2) + 1 oz. 20-volume Matrix COLORINSIDER Oil-Cream Developer

  • Formula B

    1 oz. COLORINSIDER 5RV (5.62) + 1 oz. 20-volume COLORINSIDER Oil-Cream Developer

  • Formula C

    1 oz. COLORINSIDER 3V (3.2) + 1 oz. 10-volume COLORINSIDER Oil-Cream Developer

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Finished Look

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  • Natural Level

    3

  • Formula A

    1 oz. Matrix COLORINSIDER 5V (5.2) + 1 oz. 20-volume Matrix COLORINSIDER Oil-Cream Developer

  • Formula B

    1 oz. COLORINSIDER 5RV (5.62) + 1 oz. 20-volume COLORINSIDER Oil-Cream Developer

  • Formula C

    1 oz. COLORINSIDER 3V (3.2) + 1 oz. 10-volume COLORINSIDER Oil-Cream Developer

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Violet Diamonds

Ready to take bold measures with your brunette color? How about adding some violet flair? This rich, luxurious color from the Matrix COLORINSIDER Bold Measures Collection transforms ordinary dark brown color into a precious jewel of a hue.

Artist: Darek Wierzbicki
Photographer: Richard Burbridge
Manufacturer: Matrix, @matrix

COLOR FORMULAS

  • Natural Level

    3

  • Formula A

    1 oz. Matrix COLORINSIDER 5V (5.2) + 1 oz. 20-volume Matrix COLORINSIDER Oil-Cream Developer

  • Formula B

    1 oz. COLORINSIDER 5RV (5.62) + 1 oz. 20-volume COLORINSIDER Oil-Cream Developer

  • Formula C

    1 oz. COLORINSIDER 3V (3.2) + 1 oz. 10-volume COLORINSIDER Oil-Cream Developer

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HOW-TO STEPS

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Natural Level

      3

    • Formula A

      1 oz. Matrix COLORINSIDER 5V (5.2) + 1 oz. 20-volume Matrix COLORINSIDER Oil-Cream Developer

    • Formula B

      1 oz. COLORINSIDER 5RV (5.62) + 1 oz. 20-volume COLORINSIDER Oil-Cream Developer

    • Formula C

      1 oz. COLORINSIDER 3V (3.2) + 1 oz. 10-volume COLORINSIDER Oil-Cream Developer

    1

    Create three diamond shaped sections on the top of the head. Each diamond will be a different size—small, medium and large. The largest diamond is closest to the right side. The other two diamonds are staggered as shown. The largest diamond is section 5, the small and medium diamonds are sections 3 and 4.

     

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Natural Level

      3

    • Formula A

      1 oz. Matrix COLORINSIDER 5V (5.2) + 1 oz. 20-volume Matrix COLORINSIDER Oil-Cream Developer

    • Formula B

      1 oz. COLORINSIDER 5RV (5.62) + 1 oz. 20-volume COLORINSIDER Oil-Cream Developer

    • Formula C

      1 oz. COLORINSIDER 3V (3.2) + 1 oz. 10-volume COLORINSIDER Oil-Cream Developer

    2

    Next create a diamond on the right and left sides of the head. The diamond will be slightly behind the hairline and is on a diagonal. These are sections 1 and 2.

    Pro Tip: To achieve more visible contrast, increase the size of the diamond sections. To reduce the contrast, make the diamond sections smaller.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Natural Level

      3

    • Formula A

      1 oz. Matrix COLORINSIDER 5V (5.2) + 1 oz. 20-volume Matrix COLORINSIDER Oil-Cream Developer

    • Formula B

      1 oz. COLORINSIDER 5RV (5.62) + 1 oz. 20-volume COLORINSIDER Oil-Cream Developer

    • Formula C

      1 oz. COLORINSIDER 3V (3.2) + 1 oz. 10-volume COLORINSIDER Oil-Cream Developer

    3

    Apply Formula A to sections 1, 2, 3 and 4. Cover with foils to keep sections separate.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Natural Level

      3

    • Formula A

      1 oz. Matrix COLORINSIDER 5V (5.2) + 1 oz. 20-volume Matrix COLORINSIDER Oil-Cream Developer

    • Formula B

      1 oz. COLORINSIDER 5RV (5.62) + 1 oz. 20-volume COLORINSIDER Oil-Cream Developer

    • Formula C

      1 oz. COLORINSIDER 3V (3.2) + 1 oz. 10-volume COLORINSIDER Oil-Cream Developer

    4

    Apply Formula B to section 5. Cover with foil.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Natural Level

      3

    • Formula A

      1 oz. Matrix COLORINSIDER 5V (5.2) + 1 oz. 20-volume Matrix COLORINSIDER Oil-Cream Developer

    • Formula B

      1 oz. COLORINSIDER 5RV (5.62) + 1 oz. 20-volume COLORINSIDER Oil-Cream Developer

    • Formula C

      1 oz. COLORINSIDER 3V (3.2) + 1 oz. 10-volume COLORINSIDER Oil-Cream Developer

    5

    Apply Formula C to all remaining hair. Process for 35 minutes. Rinse, shampoo and condition with Matrix Total Results Color Care.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Natural Level

      3

    • Formula A

      1 oz. Matrix COLORINSIDER 5V (5.2) + 1 oz. 20-volume Matrix COLORINSIDER Oil-Cream Developer

    • Formula B

      1 oz. COLORINSIDER 5RV (5.62) + 1 oz. 20-volume COLORINSIDER Oil-Cream Developer

    • Formula C

      1 oz. COLORINSIDER 3V (3.2) + 1 oz. 10-volume COLORINSIDER Oil-Cream Developer

    6

    Finished Look

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