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Keri Pickett answers the redCHOCOLATE 12

 Keri Pickett 

Photographer, filmmaker and author of Love in the 90s, BB & Jo: The Story of a Lifelong Love, A Granddaughter's Portrait (Warner Books, 1995), won the American Photo Book Award, Faeries, (Aperture Books,…

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By David Adams on May 19, 2012 at 7:30pm — 2 Comments

Earth Jam 2012 ~ Columbus

It was a night of fun fashion, hot hair and exciting auctions. It was a night where an arena was packed with people waiting to see what colorful creations would walk out next. It was a night that raised over $25,000 (and counting!) for clean waterways in Columbus. Tuesday night was the Earth Jam Fashion Benefit at the Lifestyle Communities Pavilion produced by Aveda Institute Columbus and Nurtur the Salon, directed by Hauns Korpela of Scott J Salon in NY, NY.

Every year, Earth Jam is…

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By Kate Oppermann Wright on May 17, 2012 at 6:13pm — 7 Comments

Aveda Full Spectrum Deep - Asia and Australia Only

I think some of the new products that were initially made for Asia only, have been released in Australia.

I have received quite a few questions regarding 'Clear Base' and 'Bright Base'

Here is some official information:

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By David Adams on May 12, 2012 at 6:30pm — 4 Comments

Vidal Sassoon - the loss of a Legend

Vidal Sassoon, whose mother had a premonition that he would become a hairdresser and steered him to an apprenticeship in a London shop when he was 14, setting him on the path that led to his changing the way women wore and cared for their hair, died on Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles.…

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By David Adams on May 10, 2012 at 11:30am

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Bleach and Tone: OLD SCHOOL! 3 Replies

I had a loverly opportunity today to take a guest from a 6 new growth | 7 y/o ends to a cool, east village blonde!Step 1: enlightener 5 vol + creme booster at scalpStep 2: enlightener 30 vol on…MORE>

Started by Kate Oppermann Wright. Last reply by Sankara 19 hours ago.

Another strange occurrence... 7 Replies

I always get these weird scenarios in my chair lol... I had a new guest come in for a color correction. She has salt and pepper hair- mostly white on top. Shes Hispanic and its very course yet…MORE>

Started by Lynnsie Heitz. Last reply by Sankara yesterday.

Royal Blue! 5 Replies

I have a guest coming in to see me in a couple of days who would like royal blue in their hair. Does anyone have a formula that they have used to achieve this. Thanks for your help.MORE>

Started by Carrie Frederickson. Last reply by Carrie Frederickson on Wednesday.

10 Vol. Vs. 20 Vol. 2 Replies

Can I get your verbiage again on why you would choose 20 Vol over 10 Vol, especially for a lowlight on lighter hair? MORE>

Started by Evy Van Polen. Last reply by Julie Starnes on Tuesday.

FSD Bright Base , Clear Base plus new Pure Tones? 7 Replies

This is from redCHOCOLATE member Jack in Australia...We just recieved the bright base and clear base plus the 2 pure tones BV & GG, just wondering how these are formulated, as Aveda Australia…MORE>

Started by David Adams. Last reply by David Adams May 21.

turquoise 11 Replies

Does anyone have a formula for a turquoise using the pure pigments?

Started by Holly Schiraldi. Last reply by tiff broili May 21.

From blonde to chocolate 5 Replies

I had a client come in today that is a regular, and she always has just gotten highlights, and we don't usually tone because she likes to be quite blonde. She is a level 10 after lightening using…MORE>

Started by Christine. Last reply by Sankara May 20.

Skin tones and the best haircolor match 4 Replies

Time for a picture posting thread! Post your favorite hair color pictures for the various skin tones!!! I am starting new sections of my portfolio based on skin tones, not just one blonde, brunette,…MORE>

Started by Kate Oppermann Wright. Last reply by Kate Oppermann Wright May 20.

Color foil formula 3 Replies

I have a client who gets a color foil done, but it is just a low light in the foil, and color in between to cover her 75% grey. Her low light forrmula I have done on her is 40g 7n with 2g light nn…MORE>

Started by Christine. Last reply by Cherie May 17.