Color Melt

Iridescent Pearl Pastel Color Melt

September 16, 2018·1 min read

Joico Larisa Love Iridescent Pearl Pastel Color Melt How-To Step By Step
Get soft sparkle and shine with this color melt technique from Joico Ambassador Larisa Love, aka @larisadoll. Get her pre-toning formula and see how she uses the new Joico Color Intensity Pearl Pastel Shades for this iridescent technique—keep scrolling!   Watch The Video How-To Below </span (more…)
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    Joico Larisa Love Iridescent Pearl Pastel Color Melt How-To Step By Step

    Prelighten regrowth to Level 10 with Formula A.

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    Apply Formula B to hair and let process for 5 to 20 minutes, until an icy platinum silver tone is reached.

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    Part the hair down the center and create three equal sections on both sides of the head that angle back down towards the nape of the neck.

     

    Pro Tip: As you work, braid each of the six sections, three on each side, for more control and easier working area.

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    Start with the bottom third section and apply Formula C at the base and bring down about 3 inches.

     

    Pro Tip: Use a comb to evenly distribute the color downwards to create a blended look.

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    Divide the section in half with a thick weave. Using large weaved sections will create a bold, color-blocked look.

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    On the bottom half, apply Formula D. Make sure to use your fingers to melt the two colors together seamlessly.

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    On the top half, color melt Formula F from shadow root color to ends.

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    On the next section, apply Formula C from roots to ends. Be sure to saturate the hair completely.

     

    PRO TIP: For compromised hair, spray Joico K-PAK H.K.P. Liquid Protein Chemical Perfector to prelightened hair to even out the porosity.

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    Next, move onto the top section. Apply Formula C to the base and bring the shadow root formula down in a teardrop shape. This should be applied deeper in the back and shorter in the front.

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    Joico Larisa Love Iridescent Pearl Pastel Color Melt How-To Step By Step

    Divide the top section in half horizontally with a large weave. This is going to help all the colors seamlessly blend together.

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    On the bottom half, apply Formula E. Color melt the two shades together using your fingers.

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    On the top half, apply Formula D from shadow root to ends.  

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    Completed side application

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    Repeat the same process and colors on the other side. Let process for 20 minutes and rinse with Joico K-PAK Color Therapy Shampoo and Conditioner. Use Joico K-Pak Cuticle Sealer for added color longevity.

     

    PRO TIP: When coloring on compromised hair, finish the service with a Joico K-Pak Color Therapy Luster Lock treatment to make hair 9 times stronger. Send Joico Color Endure home with clients for more color longevity and to maintain color vibrancy.

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    Finished look.