Subtle meets luxe in this radiant take on the brunette trend dominating the season. This sparkle brunette glow by Kenra Color® Artistic Director Eric Vaughn (@realericvaughn) is a warm, dimensional brunette designed to enhance natural depth. Created at The 2025 BTC Show in Dallas, Eric combines seamlessly placed highlights with a soft, reflective glow throughout—the perfect look for clients wanting a low-maintenance refresh that still delivers high-impact shine. Save his formulas below!
Swipe through to see the transformation that completely brightened his client's look:
The Formulas
- Formula A (lightener):
- Kenra Professional Simply Blonde Beyond Bond Lightener + 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.
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. Finished look:
