The modern twist on your classic brunette has been dubbed the “sparkle brunette,” and this version by Kenra Color® Artistic Director Eric Vaughn (@realericvaughn) features a blended money piece for a seamless face-framing pop. Created at The 2025 BTC Show, this look offers the perfect balance of depth and contrast, with strategically placed highlights to accentuate facial features while maintaining the luxury and softness of the sparkle brunette trend.
Dull before, sparkly after: Eric took his client brighter and richer with his signature "Highs and Lows for Luxury Color" technique that he taught at the show.
The Formulas
- Formula A (lightener):
- Kenra Professional Simply Blonde Beyond Bond + 20-volume developer (1:2)
- Formula B (ends, base break):
- Kenra Professional Kenra Color® Permanent 8AA + 8VM (equal parts) + 30-volume developer (1:2)
- Formula C (roots, base break):
- Kenra Color® Permanent 8AA + 8VM (equal parts) + 20-volume developer (1:2)
- Formula D (root tap):
- Kenra Professional Kenra Color® Demi-Permanent 6N + 6NUA + 9-volume developer (1:2)
- Formula E (all-over gloss):
- Kenra Color® Demi-Permanent, 30g 9GB + 30g 8B + 5g 6C + 9-volume developer (1:2)
Steps
1. Before:
2. Apply Formula A, strategically placing brightness where the pops are desired while emphasizing the face-frame to highlight the client’s features.
3. Wash. Apply Formula B to base break the ends, and Formula C to base break the roots. Process and rinse.
4. Apply Formula D as a root tap and Formula E as an all-over gloss. Process according to product instructions.
5. Rinse and style as desired.
