Color Melt

How-To: Lavender Steel

June 29, 2016·1 min read

Lavender Steel - Wella Professionals
When it comes to the perfect steely lavender blend, stylist Shannon Rha (@shannonrha), owner of Shannon Hair Salon in Valencia, Calif., has it on lock. When her client came into the salon asking for a killer metallic color correction, Shannon got her game-face on and knew exactly what to do. Here’s how she did it!   Pricing: $675 Note: Sarah charges an hourly color correction price of $150 an hour, and this look took 4.5 hours to create. (more…)
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    In Process - Lavender Steel - Wella Professional

    Start with Formula A, using the balayage technique to create babylights and leaving out the ends to preserve the hair from getting damaged. After processing, apply Olaplex No.2 and shampoo.

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    To break the base, apply Formula B for 15 minutes to eliminate any and all gray. Shampoo the hair.

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    Apply Formula C, and let that sit until an ashy lavender tone is achieved. Shampoo the hair.

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    To create the deep lavender effect, apply Formula D to the root area. Rinse and condition.