Exclusive: Ariana Grande's Colorist Shares Her Creamy Glinda Blonde Formula
For the filming of "Wicked", Ariana’s colorist, Francesco De Chiara (@frankhaircolour), transformed her naturally dark hair into that ethereal, pearly Glinda blonde/ The process required strategy, patience and major hair integrity planning. Frank explains that the process began with a global bleach out to create the bright canvas needed for the role followed by a toning formula and nourishing masks. Read on for the exact formula.
The Formulas
- Formula A (lighten)
- Redken Blonde Idol Flash Lift Bonder Inside Lightener
- Formula B (Roots)
- Redken Shades EQ 8N + a drop of 8NV + Shades EQ Processing Solution
- Formula C (Midlengths and Ends)
- Shades EQ 10N + 10VG + Shades EQ Processing Solution
Steps
- Hand paint Formula A all over from roots to ends to lift the hair to a Level 9 then rinse.
- On the roots, apply Formula B.
- Then, apply Formula B to the midlengths and ends.
- Rinse and style.
