What's cooler than being cool?! Ice cold...and that's exactly what our blonde clients want to see—a naturally cool base with ribbons of blonde dimension that frame their face! So, we're sharing this pearl blonde how-to from John Paul Mitchell Systems Artistic Director of Color Colin Caruso (@colincaruso). Keep scrollin' to see Colin break down how to combine hand painting, lowlights and toning techniques to achieve a smoky cool blonde. Plus, tap the beaker for all of the color formulas you need!
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Before

Section the hair into quadrants.


Start by applying Formula A to the base and feather down to ensure blending. Process for 35 minutes and rinse well, then wash with Paul Mitchell Color Protect® Post Color Shampoo and condition. Blow-dry.
Pro Tip: Colin recommends using the new Paul Mitchell Color XG 8AA for lifting natural levels to get a cool result with over-depositing ash.



















