Mar 08
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4 Ultra-Violet Ways to Change Your Clients’ Hair Colour

A new season calls for a hair colour change, and what better way to spice things up than with Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2018: Ultra-Violet. From magical, futuristic purples to intergalactic violets, these four looks are sure to wow your clients, just in time for spring.

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Pravana

This bright ultra-violet shade was created by Pravana Collective’s Kayla Boyer.

Formula:

40g VIVIDS Clear + 5g VIVIDS Violet

How-To:

Balayage and foil the hair using Pure Light Power Lightener and 20 vol developer.

Apply formula 1 from roots to ends.

(Photo courtesy of Kayla Boyer and Pravana)

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Kevin.Murphy

This magical blue-based purple was created by Kevin.Murphy Color.Master, Marsha Moran. Here’s how to get the look.

Formula

Cream.Lightener + 20 vol in a global application

How-To:

On dry hair, evenly spray Staying.Alive which will equalize the hair’s porosity.

Section off a “crescent shape” around the fringe area and tone with 9.1 + 5.8 + 10 vol.

Apply Ice toner + 3.5 vol as a global application to the rest of the hair. 

(Photo courtesy of Marsha Moran and Kevin.Murphy)

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Joico

This pop of purple was created by Joico artist and educator, Melissa Duguay.

Formula:

Color Intensity Indigo and Amethyst Purple

How-To:

Using equal parts, of Joico Color Intensity Indigo and Amethyst Purple, apply to hair.

Wash, dry and style as desired.

(Photo courtesy of Melissa Duguay and Joico)

 

Pravana

This purple-infused silver by Presley Poe is a twisted take on Ultra-Violet. Here’s how to get the look.

Formula:

Roots: ColorLush 3V + 5V + ¼ Clear

Mids: ColorLush 3V + 5V + ¾ Clear

Ends: ColorLush 9V + Clear

How-To:

Using equal parts of Pravana ChromaSilk Express Toners Pearl and Violet, apply to create a foundation for the metallic base.

Section the hair into 4 quadrants.

Apply equal parts of ColorLush 3V+5V +1/4 Clear to roots.

Melt the second formula, equal parts ColorLush 3V + 5V +3/4 Clear to mids, using your fingers.

Apply equal parts of the last formula; ColorLush 9V + Clear to ends.

Wash using Pravana Moisture Rich Shampoo + Conditioner.

Style as desired.

(Photo courtesy of Presley Poe and Pravana)

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