Wine-Inspired, Melted Violet
- Formula A:
1 part CHI Blondest Blonde powder + 1 part CHI Color Generator 30-volume developer
- Formula B:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 4V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
- Formula C:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 8V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
- Formula D:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 6V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
Wine-Inspired, Melted Violet
Shades of purple? Check. Metallic undertones? Check. A color technique that leaves the hair looking melted to absolute perfection? CHECK. This wine-inspired hue from Farouk Systems uses their new violet line to create an updated take on purple haircolor. Here’s how it’s done.
COLOR FORMULAS
- Formula A:
1 part CHI Blondest Blonde powder + 1 part CHI Color Generator 30-volume developer
- Formula B:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 4V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
- Formula C:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 8V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
- Formula D:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 6V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
Products Used
HOW-TO STEPS
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- Formula A:
1 part CHI Blondest Blonde powder + 1 part CHI Color Generator 30-volume developer
- Formula B:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 4V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
- Formula C:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 8V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
- Formula D:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 6V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
1Section the hair into three triangles on the top of the head and clip away.
- Formula A:
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- Formula A:
1 part CHI Blondest Blonde powder + 1 part CHI Color Generator 30-volume developer
- Formula B:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 4V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
- Formula C:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 8V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
- Formula D:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 6V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
2Isolate a small, curved section behind the ear and apply Formula A.
- Formula A:
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- Formula A:
1 part CHI Blondest Blonde powder + 1 part CHI Color Generator 30-volume developer
- Formula B:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 4V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
- Formula C:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 8V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
- Formula D:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 6V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
3The, isolate a horizontal section above the ear and apply Formula A.
- Formula A:
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- Formula A:
1 part CHI Blondest Blonde powder + 1 part CHI Color Generator 30-volume developer
- Formula B:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 4V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
- Formula C:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 8V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
- Formula D:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 6V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
4Continue working in this area and isolate these sections with foils.
- Formula A:
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- Formula A:
1 part CHI Blondest Blonde powder + 1 part CHI Color Generator 30-volume developer
- Formula B:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 4V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
- Formula C:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 8V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
- Formula D:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 6V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
5Then, taking diagonal-forward slices in the first triangle at the top of the head, apply Formula A from roots through to the ends and isolate in foils.
- Formula A:
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- Formula A:
1 part CHI Blondest Blonde powder + 1 part CHI Color Generator 30-volume developer
- Formula B:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 4V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
- Formula C:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 8V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
- Formula D:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 6V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
6Repeat this color application in the other two triangles. Process until the hair reaches a Level 9.
- Formula A:
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- Formula A:
1 part CHI Blondest Blonde powder + 1 part CHI Color Generator 30-volume developer
- Formula B:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 4V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
- Formula C:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 8V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
- Formula D:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 6V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
7Continue steps 5 and 6.
- Formula A:
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- Formula A:
1 part CHI Blondest Blonde powder + 1 part CHI Color Generator 30-volume developer
- Formula B:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 4V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
- Formula C:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 8V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
- Formula D:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 6V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
8Check hair periodically until achieving a Level 9.
- Formula A:
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- Formula A:
1 part CHI Blondest Blonde powder + 1 part CHI Color Generator 30-volume developer
- Formula B:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 4V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
- Formula C:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 8V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
- Formula D:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 6V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
9While the lightener processes, apply Formula B from roots to ends on all hair that was not prelightened.
- Formula A:
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- Formula A:
1 part CHI Blondest Blonde powder + 1 part CHI Color Generator 30-volume developer
- Formula B:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 4V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
- Formula C:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 8V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
- Formula D:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 6V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
10On the prelightened sections, apply Formula C from the roots to the midshaft. Then, blend Formula D at the midshaft and melt the color down through to the ends.
- Formula A:
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- Formula A:
1 part CHI Blondest Blonde powder + 1 part CHI Color Generator 30-volume developer
- Formula B:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 4V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
- Formula C:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 8V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
- Formula D:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 6V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
11Continue this technique on the prelightened hair. Process, then rinse, shampoo and condition the hair. Blow-dry to prep for styling.
- Formula A:
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- Formula A:
1 part CHI Blondest Blonde powder + 1 part CHI Color Generator 30-volume developer
- Formula B:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 4V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
- Formula C:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 8V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
- Formula D:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 6V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
12Apply a rich amount of CHI Silk Infusion through the hair for shine and protection.
- Formula A:
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- Formula A:
1 part CHI Blondest Blonde powder + 1 part CHI Color Generator 30-volume developer
- Formula B:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 4V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
- Formula C:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 8V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
- Formula D:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 6V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
13Spray hair with CHI Enviro Natural Hold Hairspray before styling.
- Formula A:
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- Formula A:
1 part CHI Blondest Blonde powder + 1 part CHI Color Generator 30-volume developer
- Formula B:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 4V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
- Formula C:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 8V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
- Formula D:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 6V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
14Then, use the Dura CHI 1-Inch Ceramic Curling Iron from the roots to the midshaft. Start in the nape area, working with horizontal sections.
- Formula A:
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- Formula A:
1 part CHI Blondest Blonde powder + 1 part CHI Color Generator 30-volume developer
- Formula B:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 4V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
- Formula C:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 8V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
- Formula D:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 6V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
15Then, use the CHI Ellipse Wand from the midshaft to the ends and let the curls cool down in natural fall. Follow the same technique on the rest of the head.
- Formula A:
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- Formula A:
1 part CHI Blondest Blonde powder + 1 part CHI Color Generator 30-volume developer
- Formula B:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 4V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
- Formula C:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 8V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
- Formula D:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 6V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
16Then, apply another round of CHI Silk Infusion and massage it through the hair.
- Formula A:
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- Formula A:
1 part CHI Blondest Blonde powder + 1 part CHI Color Generator 30-volume developer
- Formula B:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 4V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
- Formula C:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 8V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
- Formula D:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 6V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
17Comb the hair with a large-tooth comb for a smooth and wavy end result.
- Formula A:
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- Formula A:
1 part CHI Blondest Blonde powder + 1 part CHI Color Generator 30-volume developer
- Formula B:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 4V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
- Formula C:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 8V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
- Formula D:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 6V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
18Finish the look with CHI Shine Infusion.
- Formula A:
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- Formula A:
1 part CHI Blondest Blonde powder + 1 part CHI Color Generator 30-volume developer
- Formula B:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 4V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
- Formula C:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 8V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
- Formula D:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 6V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
19Finished look.
- Formula A:
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- Formula A:
1 part CHI Blondest Blonde powder + 1 part CHI Color Generator 30-volume developer
- Formula B:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 4V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
- Formula C:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 8V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
- Formula D:
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 6V + 1 part CHI Color generator 10-volume developer
20Finished look.
- Formula A:
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