Supple and soft, distressed leather has a uniquely rugged luxuriousness that translates perfectly to hair. To achieve subtle variations within strands, a blend of khaki and caramel tones are combined with a rich chocolate base. Color melting provides a seamless blend between shades. Click the style notes to get the professional formulas and application for a gorgeous, luxe brown. –– Laura Martin
Application: Section off hair in a rectangle from the front hairline to the crown, tracing back just above the parietal ridge. Clip this section away. Divide remaining hair into 5-6 vertical sections, each slightly narrower than the width of a foil. Beginning at the bottom of one of the sections, take a thin horizontal slice and place it on a long foil. Paint formula 1 at the top of the section and formula 2 on the ends. Use a dry brush to blend colors in the center of the section. Cover with another foil and take down a parallel section immediately above. Paint with formula 3. On the third parallel section, invert placement from the first foil, placing formula 2 at the roots and formula one on the ends. Repeat through the remainder of the section and on the other vertical sections. Take down top section and saturate thoroughly with formula 3. Process 45 minutes before cleansing and conditioning.
Formulas: (on natural level 6)
1: Goldwell Topchic 6B with 20 Volume
2: Goldwell Topchic 3 parts 8A + 1 part Blonding Cream with 30 Volume
3: Goldwell Topchic 5BG with 10 Volume
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