Looking for a red hot new colour formula? We have step-by-step details on how Canadian colourist Joanne Rempel created a beautiful, vibrant shade of red known as “Eufora Red Vixen.” This dimensional shade of red is the perfect balance between an edgy pop of colour and a signature, timeless red.
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STEP 1: Pre-lighten hair.
Lightening Formula:
Equal parts: AloeLite Blue Bleaching Powder and AloeLiteCream Lightener
EuforaColor Universal Cream Developer – 20 Volume (6 %)
Mix at a 1:2 mixing ratio
1 pump COLOR ELIXIR PROFESSIONAL ADDITIVE – Step 1 for every 30 grams of mixed lightener. Mix and apply. (NOTE: if using 30 to 40 Volume developer, add 2 pumps for every 30 grams of mixed lightener.) Lift to Level 7. Rinse and cleanse hair with shampoo of choice. DO NOT CONDITION. Apply Eufora Fortifi Keratin Repair to balance porosity and rough dry hair about 80%.
STEP 2: Create a dimensional red by custom blending a formula for the base, mids/ends and a few lowlights at the fringe and edges.
Color Formula 1: Base/Root Area
20 grams Low Ammonia 5.66/5RR Light Intense Red Brown
20 grams Low Ammonia 7.6/7R Medium Red Blonde
20 grams No Ammonia 6.6/6R Dark Red Blonde
10 grams Red Intensifier
Thoroughly mix color in bowl BEFORE adding developer
110 grams Universal Cream Developer – 15 Volume (4.5%)
6 pumps COLOR ELIXIR PROFESSIONAL ADDITIVE – Step 1 Thoroughly mix and apply Formula 1 to base and “smudge” out about 2 inches.
Color Formula 2: Mids/Ends
10 grams Low Ammonia 5.6/5R Light Red Brown
20 grams Low Ammonia 7.6/7R Medium Red Blonde
10 grams Red Intensifier
Thoroughly mix color in bowl BEFORE adding developer
100 grams Universal Cream Developer – 20 Volume (6%)
5 pumps COLOR ELIXIR PROFESSIONAL ADDITIVE – Step 1 Thoroughly mix and apply Formula 2 to mids and ends (“smudge” into base between fingers to create a dimensional shift from one to the other).
Color Formula 3: Dimensional Lowlights’
20 grams No Ammonia 1.0/1N Black
30 grams Universal Cream Developer – 10 Volume (3%)
1.5 pumps COLOR ELIXIR PROFESSIONAL ADDITIVE – Step 1 Create a wide weave foil on either side of the fringe (near the parietal ridge – underneath top 1⁄3 of fringe for subtlety), then create three diagonal slice foils at the side of the ear. Place two diagonal slices 1⁄4” above the back/bottom hairline (below the occipital bone). Once all foils are placed, process the entire application for 25 minutes. Thoroughly rinse and cleanse with shampoo of choice. DO NOT CONDITION. Dry 100%.
STEP 3: Create the pop by “floating” Artisan Direct Dye over the hair.
Artisan Float Formula:
150 grams Artisan Red Rose
5 grams Artisan Purple Iris
5 pumps COLOR ELIXIR PROFESSIONAL ADDITIVE – Step 1 Apply the Artisan Float Formula globally and process for 30 minutes. Rinse hair until water runs clear and seal with COLOR ELIXIR PROFESSIONAL SEALER – Step 2 , allowing to penetrate for 7 minutes. Rinse thoroughly and style as desired.
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