Layering dusty pink and flaxen shades provides a fresh take on the rose gold trend. This combination of colors works on any length and adds depth and dimension while maintaining brightness. They key to this look is layering the colors in thick sections to keep each tone distinct. Read on for application tips and recommended formulas. –– Laura Martin
Application: Apply the colors using color blocking or hand painting, to maintain distinction between the shades while creating areas of blending. Because the pink shade is brighter it can easily overwhelm the softer gold tones and should be used on no more than a third of the hair. Two different formulas for each shade are provided below to maximize creative potential.
Formulas (on natural level 7)
Pale Gold: Goldwell Topchic Highlift 12BG with 30 Volume
Rich Gold: Goldwell Topchic 1 part 9G + 1 part 9GB with 30 Volume
Dusky Rose: Goldwell Topchic 10 parts 11SV + 1 part RR Mix With 40 Volume
Vivid Rose*: Goldwell Elumen 40 parts GB@9 + 10 parts KB@7 + 5 parts Pk@all
*Pre-lightening will produce a more vibrant tone.
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