Hair Color

Warm, Dimensional Brunette

July 6, 2015·1 min read

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A Natural Level 5 is infused with warm, caramel highlights, creating the perfect rich, multidimensional tone. Using Paul Mitchell the color XG Color, Paul Mitchell International Trainer, Anya Segers, creates a warm, decadent chocolate blend is perfect for all your brunettes looking to lighten up. Here’s how it’s done!WATCH THE VIDEO!More How-TosFull Spectrum Blonde Flame Red Braid on the Borderline (more…)
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    Natural color: 6/0
    Color midlengths and ends: 7/03
    Condition: toned

    Color Formulas
    Formula A: ILLUMINA Color 6/16 + 6%
    Formula B: ILLUMINA Color 7/81 + 6%
    Formula C: ILLUMINA Color 5/81 + 6/16 + 6%

    Separate a thin slice over the middle parting. Take a weave section and apply Formula A, directly below a slice with Formula B.

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    Separate three triangular sections below the hat line on either side. Apply Formula A on the lit triangle, Formula B on the 2nd triangle and alternate Formulas A and B on the 3rd triangle.
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    Apply Formula C to the remaining hair, roots to ends.
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    Start at the back and create the end length.
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    Take a section at the crown. From there layer the hair around the head.
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    Take the hair to the front and create a round line.
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    Use a medium round brush to blow-dry the hair.
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    Blow-dry the hair section by section, roll in and hold with a clip.
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    Finally style the hair and create additional volume at the parting.
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    Natural Level: 5 Base: natural 5; Midshafts: 5; Ends: 5

    Paul Mitchell Color Formulas
    Formula A: 1 oz. the color XG® 7G (7/3) + 1½ oz. 30-volume Paul Mitchell® Cream Developer
    Formula B: 1 oz. the color XG® 7G (7/3) + 1½ oz. 20-volume Paul Mitchell® Cream Developer
    Formula C: 1 oz. the color XG® 6WB (6/03) + 1½ oz. 30-volume Paul Mitchell® Cream Developer

    Starting at the front hairline, create a zig-zag parting over the natural side part. Then create a zig-zag to the far right corner of the back hairline, making sure the zig-zag is deep enough to reach the round of the head, and clip away.
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    Make a horizontal parting from the front recession to meet the zig-zag parting.
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    Start the application with Formula C on the left side and apply from the roots to the ends using ¼-inch partings.
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    Continue the application of Formula C to the opposite side until you reach the front hairline. Twist the ends together and section with a clip to keep the application clean and neat.
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    Begin the application of Formula A on the top panel. Take ¼-inch sections and apply at the midshafts through to the ends. Apply throughout the entire top section.
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    Apply Formula B to the roots of the remaining hair on the top panel.
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    Process for 35 minutes. Shampoo with Paul Mitchell Color Protect® Post Color Shampoo and condition with your selected Paul Mitchell conditioner or treatment. Rinse and style as desired.
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