The only thing better than a soft pastel pink? A soft pastel pink off of a smoky charcoal base, of course! When Canadian colorist Melissa Sieb-Miller (@melissalikeshair) posted this rooty rose on Instagram, we knew our BTC fam would want to snag these crush-worthy color formulas. That’s why we’re dishing out all the details, including Melissa’s application steps, below! Click the beaker and scroll for everything you need to know, then recreate this look on your next client.
Steps
- Start by applying Formula A all over to prelighten. Process for 30 minutes, or until the hair lifts to a Level 10. Then, rinse.
- Apply Formula B to the roots to create a smoky shadow root effect.
- Process for 2 minutes, then apply Formula C from mids to ends. Process for 6 minutes, then rinse with cool water.
- Blow-dry and style as desired!


