Redken Global Artistic Ambassador Lindsey Olson (@lindsey.marie.olson) created this dimensional peach ginger blend at Thrive Hair Collective in Chicago. She took BTC Senior Editor Lauren Freas’ faded, all-over semi-permanent color with playful peekaboo color blocking into a peachy look, utilizing the color block for dimension.
Using her signature hybrid hand-painted technique, Lindsey breaks up Lauren’s previous copper with strategically placed highlights for a warm, peachy-copper blend. Get the how-to and formulas below!
The Formulas
- Formula A (highlights):
- Redken Blonde IQ 9+ Lightener + 20-volume developer
- Formula B (Zone 1):
- Redken Shades ALK 0.75 oz 7C + 0.25 oz 5C + 1.5 oz 10-volume developer
- Formula C (Zone 2):
- Redken Shades EQ 1 oz 08C + 1 oz 09AA + Shades EQ Processing Solution
Steps
Before:
1. Use Formula A to highlight the hair, breaking up the copper in the crown and adding pops of brightness throughout. Lindsey explains, “I have created my own hybrid hand-painted technique that combines the dimension of a highlight and the softness of a balayage.”
2. Rinse and rough-dry the hair. Then, apply Formula B to the roots, covering regrowth. For this step, Lindsey reaches for Redken’s latest launch, Shades ALK, achieving the perfect color match for grow-out longevity. Here’s why:
“Shades ALK was the perfect fit to give the right amount of lift and deposit with her natural level and our goal level. It’s vibrant, versatile and the ammonia-free formula makes the hair feel absolutely incredible," Lindsey shares.
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3. Apply Formula C to Zone 2 and process according to the manufacturer's instructions.
4. Rinse and style as desired.
