Hair Color

Smoke and Mirrors Color Technique From Keratin Complex

December 2, 2013·1 min read

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It’s all smoke and mirrors! The Projection Technique from Keratin Complex mimics how a spotlight plays against a black abyss. By staying in an extremely cool palette, the colors work in harmony. It’s an old black and white Hollywood film technique, updated!See the entire collection and get the how-tos!Subscribe to behindthechair.com On Paper Magazine! SUBSCRIBE NOW!  (more…)
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    Base/Starting Level: Any
    Keratin Complex Color Therapy formulations
    Formula A (lightener):
    15 mL/.5 oz. It’s a Blonde Thing Keratin Lightening System® powder + 15 mL/.5 fl. oz. It’s a Blonde Thing 20 vol. developer
    Formula B (true metal): 15 mL/.5 fl. oz. 11/AA (Platinum Ash) + 15 mL/.5 fl. oz. KeraHold Zero Lift developer
    Formula C (luminous cool periwinkle): 15 mL/.5 fl. oz. .91/BA (Slate Blue) + 15 mL/.5 fl. oz. KeraHold Zero Lift developer
    Formula D (iridescent cool pastel blue): 15 mL/.5 fl. oz. .19/AB (Ash Blue) + 15 mL/.5 fl. oz. KeraHold Zero Lift developer
    Formula E (abyss black): 30 mL/1 fl. oz. 1.0/1N (Black) + 30 mL/1 fl. oz. KeraHold Zero Lift developer

    Take a chevron parting around the head from cheekbone along occipital to cheekbone. Use Formula A to pre-lighten to palest yellow.

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    Shampoo and condition the hair with Keratin Complex® Blondeshell® Debrass & Brighten Shampoo and Conditioner. Blow-dry. Sub-divide the pre-lightened chevron parting into 3 sections. Apply Formula B on the lower upper third of the chevron. Apply Formula C on the middle third. Apply Formula D on the bottom third.
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    Use Formula E on the remainder of the hair and process for 35 minutes. To maintain vibrant, long-lasting color that stays true to tone, use Keratin Complex Keratin Color Care or Blondeshell Shampoo and Conditioner.
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