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Is shampure color safe? 2 Replies

This is a constant debate in our salon, and I am just looking for an exact answer.

Started by Denica Black. Last reply by Sankara on Tuesday.

challenging corrective color 6 Replies

I was given a consultation for a redo from a co-worker of mine today. The client came in originally with about 2 inches of grey regrowth and ends that were previously colored. (however i am not sure with what color line) She wanted a color similar…MORE>

Started by Irene Kennedy. Last reply by Lindsay M on Monday.

Blue- Purple pure pigments? 3 Replies

My question is ... when working with the pure pigments purple and blue on pre- lightened hair the first time is beautiful, and when re-applied after 6 weeks they are blacking out.Is this the norm due to such strong dyes... if so, will adding…MORE>

Started by Shelley Schmidt. Last reply by Shelley Schmidt May 4.

Annatto 1 Reply

So I know we had the annatto conditioner, but is there an Aveda hair color formula also?

Started by Nadia Hala'ufia. Last reply by David Adams May 3.

Botanicals fading color? 3 Replies

I am in a disagreement with two people at work about botanicals. I say they preserve the color way longer also adding a ton of shine!They say that it strips toners and color. Has anyone else had this happen?? I find this very strange. Came from a…MORE>

Started by Jordan heidenwith. Last reply by Dana Wexler May 1.

Thought I might share some fashion colour fun :)

This is my hair. I formulated with another stylist and she did the application.Step 1: lifted both natural lvl 1 and hair that had been coloured with AVEDA at a 1 to about a 10 at the new growth/midshaft and about an 8/9 on the ends that had been…MORE>

Tags: fashion, colour, violet, blue, magenta

Started by Shana Leigh Apr 20.

Blonde hott roots adjustment from another salon!! 8 Replies

I have a guest coming in to have me fix what another salon did. Her roots Are super brassy orangey from them trying to lift it, and has old highlights below that. She only wants me to cancel out the warm hott roots.Here's what I was thinkin of doin.…MORE>

Started by Lynnsie Heitz. Last reply by Howard Du Bin Apr 15.

Photography

So I have been involved with a few photographers before and I love the work. But most of it is a TFP situation.  Does anyone know a better way to network with paying photographers, especially now that my portfolio has grown?  Model Mayhem, I thought…MORE>

Started by Dana Wexler Mar 28.

Dark blonde woes... 13 Replies

So not too long ago i worked with a client on a color correction and took her from a canary yellow blonde to a deeper wheat color. Beautiful.  The problem now is that she has gone on vacation and played in the sun and her hair has faded to a weird…MORE>

Started by Dana Wexler. Last reply by Raquel Z Devience on Thursday.

"Name that Pure Tone" Game!! 12 Replies

Taking level and actual formulation out of the mix, list what pure tones/pure pigments you see in the pictures below!  List them by number, then add your own!1)…MORE>

Started by Kate Oppermann Wright. Last reply by Sankara Apr 4.

 

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Just in case you thought you couldn't..... think again...and again...and again...until you can and you do.

It was just after high school graduation, and before college that a friend had sent me a post card in the mail from her summer outing with her family.  At the time she sent it I thought nothing of it.  It was torn and unsigned but I recognized the elegant handwriting as hers.  We weren't best friends.  I had only known her for the short year she had transferred into Deerfield High School and we never kept in touch.  For whatever reason I have held onto it.  I kept it for years taped to a…

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By Dana Wexler on May 18, 2013 at 12:33am — 2 Comments

Studio sessions

It's 7:30am. It's my last day attending David and Vrginia's intensive studio sessions class with some of the most inspiring and open people I've ever had the absolute pleasure of networking and learning from. It's a brilliant feeling to know that I'm not the only one who didn't know what I didn't know. We have grown, stretched, definitely shed a few tears, and quite possibly drew blood. I have learned that learning is desined to hurt, in the same way a great workout reminds you of being both… MORE>

By Dana Wexler on May 17, 2013 at 8:30am — 1 Comment

 
 
 

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