Try your hand at creating this glimmering, eye-popping color from Aveda's Retro Active Collection and then Learn The Cut To Complement This Color!Â
"How do we make the bob new again - with color? Take a traditional cut and make it more exciting by using a modern technique, which is color melting," says David Adams, Aveda Global Technical Director.
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STEPS
Color Formulas: Full Spectrum™ Protective Permanent Creme Hair Color
Custom Formula #1: 40g 4Natural Light Brown + 3g Dark Red/Red Pure Tone + 3g Dark Yellow/Orange Pure Tone + 10 Volume Color Catalyst™ Creme Developer
Custom Formula #2: 40g Dark Pure Base + 10g Dark Red/Orange Pure Tone + 30 Volume Color Catalyst™ Creme Developer
Custom Formula #3: 40g 9Natural Very Light Blonde + 6g Light Violet/Blue Pure Tone + 40 Volume Color Catalyst™ Creme Developer
Beginning at the left side of the head behind the ear, create a curved section across the top of the occipital bine following the shape of the head.
Apply Custom Formula #1 on section from scalp to ends. Isolate with foils.
Create a curved section from behind the ear to the front hairline.
Apply Custom Formula #1 to entire section from scalp to ends. Isolate with foil.
Repeat steps 4 and 5 on right side. Omit fringe.
Create circular section around top of head, working with shape and movement within the hair cut.
Apply Custom Formula #1 along entire circle from scalp to mid-lengths, varying application ÂĽ inch to 1 inch from scalp.
Melt Custom Formula #@ from mid-lengths to ends. Isolate with foil.
Release circular section of hair. Working in horizontal sections, apply Custom Formaula #1 to new growth, varying 1 inch to 1½ inches from scalp.
Take a horizontal section through bottom of circle. Melt Custom Formula #1 through mid-lengths and ends of this section. Isolate with foil.
Take next horizontal slice and melt Custom Formula #3 into mid-lengths and ends. Continue working up circle, alternating Formaulas #1 and #3.
Take a curved section through fringe, just behind hairline. Apply Custom Formula #1 to entire section.
Take a second section through fringe, melt Custom Formula #1 at scalp and Custom Formula #2 at ends.
On third section of fringe, melt Custom Formula #1 to new growth and Custom Formula #3 to mid-lengths and ends.
Completed color application.
