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Garnet Flame
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Layer your reds thoughtfully: Combining 8.4 with 7.32 at the root creates a sophisticated garnet base that reads rich, not flat.
Use targeted lift, not blanket lightening: BB Bleach Easy Lift 7 with 10vol is ideal for refining specific areas without compromising overall health and depth.
Toner as the “final glaze”: Color Wear 8.44 plus copper pigments is the finishing touch that pushes the result into true “flame” territory.
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Smoked Marshmallow
Swirl
Garnet Flame
Cherry Noir
Black Plum
and Amber Glam
Sunlit Copper Dimensions
Beautiful Blazing Orange
Cookie Cutter Collection
Lived-In Cherry
Candied Violet
Warm Peach Espresso
Method
1. Create Your Wet Balayage Canvas
On damp hair, mix BB Bleach Easy Lift 7 with 30vol Oxido at a 1:2 ratio.
Paint a wet balayage pattern through mids and ends where you want lift and cherry dimension, focusing on surface pieces and areas that naturally catch the light.
Process according to manufacturer’s directions, then rinse and gently towel dry.
2. Build the “Noir” Root Depth
Mix Evolution of the Color 6.4 with 30vol Oxido at a 1:1.5 ratio.
Apply through the root area, working in sections to create a deep, sultry base that anchors the look.
3. Paint the Cherry Ends Mix Evolution of the Color 7.4 and 7.62 with 40vol Oxido at a 1:1.5 ratio.
Apply through mids and ends, blending into the root formula to create a seamless transition from deep cherry at the base to a brighter cherry hue through the lengths.
Use the previous balayage placement as a guide to maximize light reflection and contrast.
4. Process and Rinse
Process according to Alfaparf Milano guidelines, monitoring the richness and brightness of the cherry tones.
Rinse thoroughly, then cleanse and condition as needed to lock in shine and softness.
5. Style & Define the Dimension
Blow dry and style to reveal the Cherry Noir contrast—soft waves, curls, or bends will help showcase the interplay between the darker roots and brighter cherry ribbons.
Finish with products that enhance reflection to make the cherry tones appear even more luxe and glossy.
Ingredients
Color Brand & Systems:
Alfaparf Milano Evolution of the Color
Alfaparf BB Bleach Easy Lift 7
Oxido Developer
Wet Balayage Lightening Formula: BB Bleach Easy Lift 7
30vol Oxido (mixed 1:2)
Root Formula – Noir Depth: Evolution of the Color 6.4
30vol Oxido (mixed 1:1.5)
Ends Formula – Cherry Brightness: Evolution of the Color 7.4
Evolution of the Color 7.62
40vol Oxido (mixed 1:1.5)
Cherry Noir is a moody, high-impact red with depth at the roots and brighter cherry ribbons throughout. A wet balayage technique, combined with carefully calibrated formulas, creates a luxe, inky cherry effect that feels both editorial and wearable.
Brand: Alfaparf Milano
Finish: Cherry Noir – Deep Dimensional Red
Artists: Sean Michael, @seanmichaelhair & Darcee Nice, @hairbydarceee
Makeup: Kristen Farrah, @kristenfarrah_makeup
Photographer: Jackie Marie, @jackiemariephotography
Cherry Noir
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with a side of diva
Active for the full 2 hours: Blonde Solutions is formulated with an extended active lifting life, giving you more time and control on dark or resistant hair without constantly remixing.
Saturation is everything: Ultra-fine slices with almost no leave-out and full product saturation are key. Treat every section like you’re dipping a marshmallow, completely coated from root to end.
Chrome = toner + treatment: Chrome Liquid Toner is non-oxidative and doubles as a deep conditioning treatment, so you can process to your ideal tone while leaving the hair feeling soft and healthy—and yes, it smells like bubblegum, making the experience feel like dessert for your client.
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Method
1. Prep & Protect
Assess the hair’s starting level, history, and integrity. This look is ideal for clients committed to a major transformation.
Prep the hair and incorporate K18 as directed to help support and protect the hair during and after lightening.
2. Mix Your “Marshmallow” Lightener
In a non-metallic bowl, combine Blonde Solutions Pigmented Powder with Blonde Solutions 20-Volume Pigmented Developer.
Whisk thoroughly for 2–4 full minutes.
This extended whisking time allows the pigmented capsules to fully burst, giving you maximum control over unwanted warmth and a silky, glossy, whipped consistency.
3. Section & Slice the Canvas Take tiny, paper-thin slices with almost zero leave-out.
Continue this technique across the entire head for a fully saturated blonde result.
Load each section into Fast Foils to trap endothermic heat—your blonde “oven” for clean, even lift.
4. Process for Big Lift
Allow up to two hours of active lift, especially when working from very dark levels (such as a level 1 natural black).
Blonde Solutions maintains active lifting power for the full two hours, unlike many traditional bleaches that lose strength after 45–60 minutes.
5. Check, Reapply, Refine
At around the 1-hour mark, check the foils to ensure the hair is lifting evenly.
Reapply fresh lightener wherever needed to maintain uniform development and coverage.
Keep saturation high; each slice should be fully coated for the cleanest possible lift.
6. Rinse & Tone
Once the desired level of lift is achieved, rinse thoroughly and gently cleanse if needed.
Apply Chrome Liquid Toner to towel-dried hair.
Process for 35 minutes for an extra ash kick or leave on longer until you reach the desired tone—this non-oxidative formula can sit as long as needed without compromising the hair.
7. Finish & Style
Rinse out the toner and follow with any additional care steps as desired.
Style to showcase the cool, smoky-platinum melt and “swirled” dimension from roots to ends.
Ingredients
Lightener & Developer:
Blonde Solutions Pigmented Powder Blonde Solutions 20-Volume Pigmented Developer (blue-cream base, collagen-enriched)
Toner: Blonde Solutions Liquid Toner in Chrome
Protection & Tools: K18 (used according to manufacturer’s directions for protection and repair)
Fast Foils for endothermic heat and even lift
Suggested Starting Canvas: Ideal for major lifts, including deep natural bases (for example, level 1 natural black)
Smoked Marshmallow Swirl is a full-head, smoky-platinum melt designed for big lifts. Let it inspire you to take even the darkest levels to a cool, glossy blonde. Blonde Solutions’ pigmented lightener and Chrome Liquid Toner work together to cancel warmth, protect integrity, and create a whipped-marshmallow finish that looks as soft as it feels.
Brand: Blonde Solutions
Finish: Smoked Marshmallow Swirl – Smoky Platinum Melt
Artist: Geribeth Stigen, @geribleach
Smoked Marshmallow Swirl
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’80s edge with timeless elegance
Follow the fringe: The look relies on clean panels that track the length and direction of the fringe, so keep your sections crisp so the front colors merge seamlessly.
V-shape = built-in drama: The V-shaped placement from nape to forehead creates a natural focal point and emphasizes the asymmetric cut when the hair moves.
Pre-lightening is key: A controlled lift with 11A + Blonding Cream brightens the canvas just enough for the plum, honey, and copper tones to show true without sacrificing integrity.
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Ingredients
Starting Canvas:
Natural level 6
Regrowth: 6N
Mid-lengths and ends: 6N
Pre-Lightening – Formula 1A: 80 ml System Developer Lotion 12% (40 vol.)
20 ml Topchic 11A
20 ml Topchic Blonding Cream
Care After Pre-Lightening: Dualsenses Color Brilliance Shampoo
Dualsenses Color Brilliance Intensive Conditioning Serum
STEP TWO – COLOR FORMULAS Formula 2A – Black Plum (Regrowth V-shape)
– 20 ml System Developer Lotion 3% (10 vol.)
– 10 ml Topchic 6VV@Pk
– 10 ml Topchic 4R
Formula 2B – Amber Honey (Front / alternating mids & en– 20 ml System Developer Lotion 3% (10 vol.– 10 ml Topchic 6VV@Pk– 10 ml Topchic 4R
Formula 2C – Copper Lustre (Left side / regrowth + panels)
– 22 ml System Developer Lotion 3% (10 vol.)
– 10 ml Topchic 8KG
– 10 ml Topchic 8KN
– 2 ml Topchic 7OO@GK
After Color Care:
– Dualsenses Color Brilliance Shampoo
– Dualsenses Color 60sec Treatment
Nocturnal Glam is all about a bold, asymmetrical shape paired with a polished, high-impact color melt. A V-shaped application from nape to forehead uses Black Plum as the moody backdrop, then layers Amber Honey and Copper Lustre through the front and fringe area. The result pays tribute to the drama of the ’80s with rich twilight tones, and seamless transitions from dark to light. And the shape of tousled curls and close sides has “last one to leave the club” energy.
Brand: Goldwell
Finish: Nocturnal Glam – Black Plum, Amber Honey & Copper Lustre Melt
Artist: The Goldwell Team
Black Plum and Amber Glam
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polished and intentional
Wet balayage = soft blend: Working on damp hair with BB Bleach Easy Lift 7 and 30vol creates a diffused lift that’s perfect for deep red palettes—no harsh lines, just seamless brightness.
Depth at the root keeps it chic: Using 6.4 at the root with 30vol ensures the look stays sophisticated and “noir,” rather than overly bright from scalp to ends.
Double cherry at the ends: The combination of 7.4 and 7.62 at the ends with 40vol creates a multi-note cherry: bold enough to pop, but still cohesive with the deeper base.
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“who’s her stylist?” envy
Lift with intention: Make sure to lift the hair past the target level so the VV series can deposit and not just neutralize if you want that lilac hue to show.
Pre-tone for pure violet: Pre-tone with Moroccanoil Blonde Perfecting Shampoo and Conditioner before applying the VV series for the most vivid violet end result.
Customize absorption: On very light, porous hair, add Clear to your formula to soften violet absorption and keep the result soft and wearable.
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Method
1. Prep the Base
Lift the hair using Moroccanoil Blonde Voyage Cream Lightener + 10 vol.
Process until you have lifted past the desired target level to make room for true violet deposit.
2. Mix the Violet Formula
In your color bowl, combine 9VV / 9.22 and 8VV / 8.22 with 10 vol.
Mix until smooth and creamy.
3. Apply Globally Apply the violet formula evenly from roots through ends, ensuring full saturation for a seamless, candied finish.
4. Process & Rinse
Process according to manufacturer’s guidelines.
Rinse thoroughly, then condition and style as desired to showcase the shine and dimension.
Ingredients
Lightener:
Moroccanoil Blonde Voyage Cream Lightener
Developer for Lift: 10 vol.
Global Color Base (Violet Formula): Moroccanoil Color Rhapsody Permanent Cream Color 9VV / 9.22
Moroccanoil Color Rhapsody Permanent Cream Color 8VV / 8.22
Developer for Global Color: 10 vol.
Think of this as a luxe lavender dessert for the hair: soft, glossy, and just a bit unexpected. Candied Violet layers cool, creamy lift with vivid violet tones for a finish that looks sweet but never sugary.
Brand: Moroccanoil Professionals
Finish: Candied Violet – Luxe Lavender Dessert Color
Artist: Rochelle Maribojoc, @locksbyrochelle
Assistant: Charlie Miller, @charlieedoesmyhair
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Showstopping, eye-catching vibes
Adjust your “heat” for the canvas: Using higher developer at the roots and lower developer on the pre-lightened ends keeps the result even and prevents over-processing the lighter areas.
Saturation is everything: Blazing shades like orange-red show every gap. Work in small sections and thoroughly saturate, especially through the ends.
Perfect for content: This shade photographs beautifully under natural light. Capture after photos from multiple angles to showcase both root depth and fiery dimension.
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Method
1. Mix Your “Base Sauce”
In one bowl, mix Paul Mitchell The Color 7OR with 20 volume developer at a 1:1 ratio for the roots.
In a second bowl, mix Paul Mitchell The Color 7OR with 10 volume developer at a 1:1 ratio for the ends.
2. Apply to Roots
Apply the 7OR + 20 volume mixture to the natural level 6 root area, ensuring full saturation for even lift and deposit.
3. Pull Through the Ends Once roots are applied, work the 7OR + 10 volume mixture through the previously lightened level 8 ends.
Blend carefully at the mid-lengths to avoid harsh lines and to create a seamless, blazing gradient.
4. Process and Rinse
Allow the color to process for 30 minutes, monitoring vibrancy and coverage.
Rinse thoroughly until the water runs clear.
Shampoo and condition as needed, then prepare for styling.
5. Style & Showcase
Blow dry and style to highlight the orange-red dimension and shine.
Finish with products that enhance reflection to really show off the blaze.
Ingredients
Starting Canvas:
Natural level 6 roots
Previously lightened level 8 ends
Color Formula: Paul Mitchell The Color 7OR (Orange Red)
Developers: 20 volume for roots
10 volume for ends
This is a high-impact, spicy shade that looks like it came straight out of a sunset. A Beautiful Blazing Orange layers warmth and brightness for a bold, fiery finish that still feels wearable on a natural base.
Brand: Paul Mitchell
Finish: A Beautiful Blazing Orange – Sunset-Inspired Spice
Artist: Skyla, @SkylaColors
Salon: House of Color, Colorado Springs
A Beautiful Blazing Orange
Bold color that feels
Main-character energy
Method
1. Pre-Lighten the Canvas (Formula 1A)
Mix System Developer Lotion 12% (40 vol.) with Topchic 11A and Topchic Blonding Cream.
Pre-lighten the hair with Formula 1A to create a lighter, even canvas for the fashion shades.
Process to the desired level of lift, then rinse thoroughly.
Care After Pre-Lightening
Shampoo with Dualsenses Color Brilliance Shampoo to refine luminosity and rinse away lightener.
Apply Dualsenses Color Brilliance Intensive Conditioning Serum for instant, weightless care and to prep the hair for color.
3. Map Out the V-Shape & Apply Black Plum (Formula 2A) Section a V-shape from the nape up toward the forehead, following the cut and fringe.
Apply Formula 2A Black Plum from the back to the front of the V-shape on the regrowth area.
Fully saturate for an even, rich background tone.
4. Add Amber Honey in the Front (Formula 2B)
On the front area, apply Formula 2B Amber Honey.
Alternate on mid-lengths and ends with panels of Formula 2C Copper Lustre and Formula 2A Black Plum, following placement to create dimensional panels around the face and fringe.
5. Place Copper Lustre Panels (Formula 2C)
Apply Formula 2C Copper Lustre on the left side and on the regrowth area designated for 2C.
While 2C is on the regrowth in those sections, continue using Formula 2A on mids and ends where indicated to maintain a strong yet blended contrast between deep plum and copper.
Process all color according to Goldwell timing guidelines, monitoring saturation and shine.
6. After Color Care & Finish
Rinse thoroughly until the water runs clear.
Shampoo with Dualsenses Color Brilliance Shampoo.
Treat with Dualsenses Color 60sec Treatment to regenerate and smooth the hair, enhancing shine and color intensity.
Blow-dry and style to showcase the asymmetric cut and the transition from Black Plum into Amber Honey and Copper Lustre.
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a side of editorial fantasy
Plan for a “tasting menu” service: This is a multi-step transformation with correction, repair, lightening, and toning. Set clear expectations around time (6.5 hours) and price so clients understand the value of the process.
Protect at every stage: K18 Clarifying Shampoo and Molecular Repair Mask are used repeatedly to keep the hair strong and resilient through aggressive correction and lightening.
Build your developer gradually: Starting at 10 volume and working up to 20 volume helps control lift, maintain hair integrity, and avoid over-processing in more fragile areas.
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Method
1. Lift Out the Old “Flavor”
Perform 3 rounds of RUSK Elimin8 Color Corrector to remove the dark cherry permanent color.
After each round, shampoo with K18 Clarifying Shampoo to thoroughly cleanse and prep the canvas.
2. Repair and Prep Before the Main Course
At the chair, generously apply K18 Molecular Repair Mask throughout the hair.
Let it sit for 4 minutes to begin rebuilding before heat styling.
Blow dry the hair completely in preparation for full lightening.
3. Full-Head Lightening Application Using Joico Silver Light Lightener, start your application in the back with 10 volume developer.
As you move through the head, gradually increase the developer, finishing with 20 volume on the final sections.
Work in a teasy-light / balayage pattern to create a lived-in, blended result.
4. Rinse, Tone, and Refine
Once the first foils in the back are ready, begin removing and rinsing.
Shampoo with K18 Clarifying Shampoo again to cleanse post-lightening.
Immediately tone using Pravana Express Tones in Beige:
– Apply first at the base, allowing it to process for a few minutes to refine the root area.
– Pull the toner through mid-lengths and ends and process for an additional 5 minutes, or until the desired beige balance is reached.
5. Final Rinse and Treatment
Rinse thoroughly and shampoo one last time with K18 Shampoo.
Skip traditional conditioner.
Apply K18 Molecular Repair Mask and leave on for 4 minutes to activate.
6. Final Rinse and Treatment
Apply Heat Bounce Thermal Protectant and K18 Serum.
Blow dry and style as usual to reveal the soft, dimensional, lived-in balayage finish.
Ingredients
Starting Canvas:
Dark cherry permanent haircolor
Color Remover: RUSK Elimin8 Color Corrector (3 rounds)
Shampoo / Prep: K18 Clarifying Shampoo (after each Elimin8 round and post-lightening)
Repair / Pretreatment: K18 Molecular Repair Mask
Lightener:
Joico Silver Light Lightener
Developers for Lightening: 10 volume (back sections)
Gradually increased up to 20 volume (last sections)
Toner: Pravana Express Tones in Beige
Finishing Care / Styling: K18 Molecular Repair Mask
Heat Bounce Thermal Protectant
K18 Serum
From dark cherry to a soft, lived-in balayage, this transformation by MODERN SALON Artist Connective member Jessica Phillips is a full-course color journey. Multiple “courses” of gentle correction, careful lightening, and smart repair care serve up a dimensional, teasy-light finish that looks effortless but is anything but. The service time of 6.5 assistant-free hours merited a service price of $1,100.
Brands: RUSK, K18, Joico, Pravana
Finish: Lived-In Cherry Balayage – Soft Dimensional Beige Balayage
Artist: Jessica Phillips, @jessicaphillips_hair
Lived-In Cherry Balayage
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Everyone-wants-to-be-Italian energy
Think longevity: This makes a great fashion color that lasts, thanks to the combination of careful lightening, tonal balance, and at-home care.
Always finish with repair: Following with Repair Shampoo and Repair Mask keeps the fiber supple and shiny, helping your warm peach tones stay rich and reflective.
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Method
1. Prep the Hair
Apply Repair Filler throughout the hair as a pretreatment.
Blow dry the product in to support strength and even porosity before lightening.
2. Lighten with Precision
Create a heavy babylight pattern using Oh My Blonde Iconic Blonde lightener.
Focus on fine weaves and saturation to build a smooth, blended highlight effect.
3. Tone at the Bowl At the shampoo bowl, mix your toner: 0.5 oz Aquarely 9AD + 1 oz Aquarely 8AD + 3 oz 10 vol.
Apply thoroughly to the lightened sections, working the formula through for even coverage.
4. Process & Rinse
Allow to process for 15–20 minutes, checking for the desired warm peach espresso tone.
Rinse well, then cleanse with Repair Shampoo and treat with Repair Mask.
5. Style & Finish
Style as desired to showcase the dimension and warmth. The result is a fashion-forward color with impressive longevity.
Ingredients
Starting Canvas:
Natural dirty blonde, level 7, with about 4 months’ grow-out from a previous balayage service
Prep / Protection: Itely Hairfashion Repair Filler (pretreatment)
Lightener: Oh My Blonde Iconic Blonde lightener
Toner (Bowl Formula): Aquarely 0.5 oz 9AD + 1 oz 8AD + 3 oz 10 vol developer
Aftercare: New Repair Shampoo
Repair Mask
Warm Peach Espresso is like the perfect latte with a shot of peach syrup: soft, dimensional, and just sweet enough. This formula takes a lived-in, level 7 “dirty blonde” and turns it into a low-maintenance, high-impact shade that looks as rich as it sounds.
Brand: Itely Hairfashion
Finish: Warm Peach Espresso – Lived-In Peachy Latte Blonde
Artist: Brooke Alexis, @thebrookealexis
Warm Peach Espresso
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a hint of “born this way”
Balance your warmth: The combination of 6/34 and 6/44 creates a rich, wearable copper. Adjust the ratio slightly warmer or softer depending on your client’s skin tone and comfort level with warmth.
Let the highlights do the “sparkle”: The 7/4 + 9/04 highlight formula adds brightness without losing the copper story. Place foils where the light naturally hits—around the face and on the surface—to maximize impact.
Perfect for copper-curious clients: This is a great “gateway” formula for clients who want to lean into orange and copper tones while still keeping depth at the base and softness in the overall look.
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Method
1. Mix Your Highlight “Brightener”
In your first bowl, mix Davines 7/4 and 9/04 with 20 volume developer according to manufacturer’s directions.
Aim for a creamy consistency that will stay put in foils while delivering controlled lift and warmth.
2. Place the Copper Highlights
Section the hair for your preferred highlighting pattern (weave, slice, or a combination depending on desired brightness).
Apply the 7/4 + 9/04 + 20 volume mixture in foils, focusing on areas where you want the most reflection and pop.
Work cleanly and with full saturation to ensure even lift and tone.
3. Mix Your “Main Course” Base In a second bowl, mix 40g Davines 6/34 with 32g Davines 6/44.
Add 20 volume developer, following Davines mixing ratios for permanent color.
Stir thoroughly until the color and developer are fully blended.
4. Apply the Base Color
Apply the 6/34 + 6/44 + 20 volume mixture to the base in between the foils, making sure to fully saturate the regrowth and mids.
Once the foils are secure and the base is applied, use any remaining base mixture to pull through the hair that was left out of the foils for a cohesive, coppery finish.
5. Process, Rinse, and Refine
Process both foils and base according to Davines’ recommended timing, monitoring the warmth and depth as you go.
Rinse thoroughly, starting with the foils and then the base.
Shampoo and condition as needed, then prepare the hair for styling.
6. Style & Showcase
Blow dry and style to enhance the multi-dimensional copper—waves or bends will really show off the contrast between the brighter pieces and the rich base.
Capture photos from multiple angles to show the glow and movement.
Ingredients
Color Brand:
Davines Permanent Color
Highlight Formula: 7/4 + 9/04
20 volume developer
Base Color Formula: 40g 6/34
32g 6/44
20 volume developer
This coppery creation is all about richness, warmth, and seamless dimension. Strategic highlights and a glowing permanent base shade melt together for a sunlit result that feels both sophisticated and high-impact—perfect for clients craving fiery tones that still read luxe and wearable.
Brand: Davines
Finish: Sunlit Copper Dimension – Rich, Multi-Dimensional Copper
Artist: Amber O’Hara, @amberoharahair
Salon: Gold and Braid INC., Orange County, CA
Sunlit Copper Dimension
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Ready when you are: Cookie Cutter Pop Up Foils are pre-cut and pre-folded, so there is no prep needed and the embossed texture keeps everything from slipping.
Sleigh long hair: The Cookie Cutter Embossed Roll is ideal for long-haired clients, especially during the busy season when you need customizable lengths.
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Method
1. Set the Station
Lay out Cookie Cutter Pop Up Foils for standard highlight and color services where you need speed and consistency.
Keep the Cookie Cutter Embossed Roll ready for long-haired clients or custom foil lengths.
2. Color & Highlight “Bake Time”
Use the embossed texture to your advantage: foils grip the hair and stay put while your formulas develop.
Rotate between pop-up sheets and roll foil based on hair length and density.
3. Tone with a Festive Finish At the bowl, pair the toning tub with the Big Daddy Brush for efficient mixing and application of glazes, toners, and treatments.
The coordinated Cookie Cutter pattern adds a playful, seasonal touch to your sink setup.
Ingredients
Cookie Cutter Pop Up Foil:
Pre-cut and pre-folded
Embossed texture to prevent slipping
Cookie Cutter print for instant holiday vibes
Cookie Cutter Embossed Roll: Embossed foil roll
Ideal for long-haired clients and high-volume color days
Toning Tub
Big Daddy Brush
Clips & Brushes from the Cookie Cutter Collection:
Stylish enough for salon use
Cute enough to gift
This “recipe” is all about the tools that make your color creations come out of the oven perfectly every time. Inspired by holiday baking and nostalgic kitchen moments, the Cookie Cutter Collection is Framar’s festive way to dress up your foiling, toning, and gifting all season long.
Brand: Framar, @framar
Finish: Cookie Cutter Collection – Festive Foil & Tool “Toppings”
Photographer: Megan Whitworth
Collection Design: Nathalie Briggs
Cookie Cutter Collection
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Amber O'Hara loves the results she can achieve with Davines.
Jessica Phillips took great care to create a low-maintenance look.
Skyla achieved a gorgeous finish using Paul Mitchell.
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And just like in any great kitchen, the real magic happens when the chef adds a personal twist. We know you may have your own classic “dish” that you season with your own secret spice, whether it is an unexpected tone, a surprising placement, or a glossy finishing technique that makes a mouthwatering look. Consider this your inspiration pantry. Start by “following the formula,” then taste, tweak, and make each look your own signature specialty.
Flip through, save, and revisit these formulas whenever you are ready to design something delicious for your clients. Get ready to give these looks an enthusiastic chef’s kiss!
Brand: Alfaparf Milano
Finish: Garnet Flame – Bold High-Shine Red Copper
Artist: Mick Lewis, @hairbymickk
Makeup: Kristen Farrah, @kristenfarrah_makeup
Photographer: Jackie Marie, @jackiemariephotography
Garnet Flame is a bold, high-shine red copper that feels as luxe as it looks. Layered formulas create a fiery yet refined finish of glowing roots, brightened mids/ends, and a polished coppery tone that captures light from every angle.
Ingredients
Color Brand & Systems:
Alfaparf Milano Evolution of the Color Alfaparf BB Bleach Easy Lift 7 Alfaparf Color Wear Oxido Developer
Root Formula – Garnet Base: 30g Evolution of the Color 8.4 10g Evolution of the Color 7.32 20vol Oxido (mixed 1:1.5)
Mids/Ends Formula – Brightening: Evolution of the Color 8.4 30vol Oxido (mixed 1:1.5)
Lightening Formula – Targeted Lift: BB Bleach Easy Lift 7 10vol Oxido
Toner Formula – Copper Glow: 20g Color Wear 8.44 3g copper pigments 10vol Oxido (mixed 1:3)
Method
1. Build the “Garnet” Root Base
Mix 30g Evolution of the Color 8.4 with 10g 7.32 and 20vol Oxido at a 1:1.5 ratio.
Apply to the root area, working in clean sections and ensuring full saturation for even coverage and rich depth.
2. Brighten the Mids and Ends
Mix Evolution of the Color 8.4 with 30vol Oxido at a 1:1.5 ratio. Apply through mids and ends, blending carefully from the root formula to avoid harsh demarcation and create a seamless garnet melt.
3. Add Targeted Lift Where Needed For areas needing extra pop or refinement, mix BB Bleach Easy Lift 7 with 10vol Oxido. Use strategically (such as interior pieces or ends that need additional brightness), keeping a close eye on integrity and lift level.
4. Process and Rinse
Process all color according to Alfaparf Milano guidelines, monitoring vibrancy and lift.
Rinse thoroughly until the water runs clear and gently cleanse as needed.
5. Tone for Copper Flame
On towel-dried hair, mix 20g Color Wear 8.44 with 3g copper pigments and 10vol Oxido at a 1:3 ratio. Apply through the hair to refine and intensify the garnet-copper tone, watching carefully for the desired level of saturation and reflection.
6. Final Rinse & Style
Rinse out the toner thoroughly and follow with appropriate post-color care.
Blow dry and style to showcase the multidimensional garnet flame—waves or soft bends will reveal the full range of warmth and shine.
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