Rich, multifaceted brunettes are trending for fall/winter, and what better way to embrace the seasons than with this dimensional hot chocolate shade?
“This type of color is best for a client with virgin hair who is looking to cover their grays and wants some natural-looking dimension,” says #KCEXPRESSIVES Stylist Chelsea Schmitt, whose deep, natural-looking brunette hair color that she gave her client inspired Keratin Complex’s artistic team to create its own variation of the look.
“For my first formula, I started by applying the retouch to cover the grays and feathered the color down to blend it into the hair a little past where the grays ended to avoid a harsh line,” explains Schmitt. “I chose shades Keratin Complex KeraLuminous® 5N and 5A because I tried to get as close as possible to the natural hair level.
“I wanted the results to be warm, but not overly warm—that’s why I added some 5A to help balance it out. Then, I went back in with my second formula and used it as a lowlight to add dimension to the hair. I chose 6NA so the lowlight would blend with the retouch and the color wouldn’t go too dark on the ends. The mids to ends of the hair were a little lighter than the roots. I wanted to bring the color down to make it all cohesive. Lastly, for all the ends that were left out that I didn’t apply color to, I applied clear gloss to add shine to the hair. I used the natural tone of the mids to ends of the hair as a highlight so everything would blend together.”
Color Technique
FORMULA A: Keratin Complex KeraLuminous® - 30g 5.0/5N + 10g 5.1/5A + 60g 20 Volume Developer
FORMULA B: Keratin Complex KeraLuminous® - 30g 6.01/6NA + 45g 20 Volume Developer
Model: Starting with natural level 5 (applied using a virgin application process)
Hair Color Step-by-Step:
- Section the head into four sections.
- Start at the nape. Using 1⁄4 - 1⁄2-inch partings, apply Formula A to the base area and blend out 1 - 2 inches to the midshafts.
- Continue throughout the entire head.
- Next, section the head back into 4 sections.
- Start at the nape. Using 1-inch partings, weave the subsection. Apply Formula B through the weaved subsection and isolate with foil.
- Continue the weave technique through the entire section.
- Repeat this technique through the remaining sections.
- Process for 35 minutes.
- Rinse well, then shampoo and condition.
- Style as desired.
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