Transitioning back to a more a natural hue from a bright platinum can be a shocking experience. Compared to sunny blonde, brunette shades can feel harsh and severe. But this soft barely-brown hue, with plenty of warm undertones is the perfect shade for the recently blonde. Click the style notes for the professional formulation. –Laura Martin
Application: Shampoo and towel dry hair. Apply the filler formula, using moderate saturation, to all previously lightened areas. Apply the color formula directly on top of the filler, saturating hair very throughly. Process for 30 minutes, then rinse and condition.
Formulas (on previously lightened 9 or 10)
Filler: Goldwell Colorance 1 part 9G + 3 parts water
Color: Goldwell Colorance 1part 7G + 1 part 7B with 2% Lotion
Special thanks to Laura Martin for this post. Laura is a professional hair stylist, former senior educator at ARROJO cosmetology school, and a creative non-fiction MFA student at Georgia College, Milledgeville, GA