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Fast, easy, beautiful hair—it’s every colorist’s dream. We’ve all had that client who schedules for a routine touch-up, but once in your chair, announces that they “just want to go a little lighter today.” This technique allows you to deliver without excessively extending your service time.
In this step-by-step, see how the ideal consistency of SPARKS Powder Lightener gives you the option to transform your client’s color with a simple and fast hand painting technique. The application is simple and the results are beautiful. For a softer, more subtle change, follow the step-by-step as is. For more dramatic results, up your developer of choice as needed to get brighter, blonder results.
BEFORE AFTER
COLOR FORMULAS
Formula A (back and sides of the head)
SPARKS Powder Lightener + 13-Volume Creme Developer [1:2 Mixing Ratio]
Formula B (top of the head)
SPARKS Powder Lightener + 20-Volume Creme Developer [1:2 Mixing Ratio]
Formula C (Overlay)
C1: Base (outgrowth) 1oz 6.80 + 1oz 20-Volume
C2 : Mid-shaft to ends 0.75oz 9.0 + .25oz 7.44 + 1oz 13-Volume + .50oz Color Transformer
PRO TIP
If you do not need to lift at the base, use 13-Volume and Color Transformer in place of 20-Volume for Formula C1
PRODUCTS USED
SPARKS Powder Lightener
SPARKS 13-Volume Developer
SPARKS 20-Volume Developer
SPARKS Permanent Shades: 6.80, 9.0, 7.44
SPARKS Color Transformer
STEP-BY-STEP
1. Starting level.
2. Section out a small wide triangle on the front hairline that encompasses the part.
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7. Process for up to 45 minutes or until you achieve a level 7, rinse, shampoo and dry.
8. Overlay on dry hair using Formula C1 on any new growth and C2 on the mid-shaft and ends. Process the overlay formula for 30 minutes, rinse, shampoo, dry.
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