Still having trouble getting those steely grays and purples exactly right? We feel ya, which is why you should check out this formula from Anja Milotic (@anja.milo), owner of Milo Salon in Vancouver, Canada. We had to get the how-to because Anja has clearly mastered the art of smoky, metallic shades, and this is one of our favorites.
Pricing: Root touch-ups range from $250 to $300
Total process time: 4 hours
The Formulas
- Natural/Starting Level:
- 9/10 with 1 inch of natural Level 2 regrowth. This client comes in every eight weeks for a root touch-up and fashion color
- Formula A:
- Schwarzkopf Professional BLONDME + 30-volume developer + OlaplexNo.1
- Formula B:
- Kenra Professional Guy Tang Metallics 7VM + 7SM + 1 dot 1A + Violet Booster
- Formula C:
- Kenra Guy Tang Metallics 9VM + 10SM + Violet Booster
Steps
1. Lift outgrowth to a Level 9 using Formula A. Then rinse, shampoo and blow-dry.
2. Apply Formula B to the roots, dragging the color down a few inches to create a rooty effect.
3. Apply Formula C to the rest of the hair and process for 20 minutes.
4. Rinse and apply Olaplex No.2 with a dash of purple booster added.
5. Shampoo, condition and style as desired.
