Get the Look: Lite Brite Hair Color

Image/video courtesy of Pravana

Glow-in-the-dark hair is shaping up to be one of 2017’s biggest hair trends so far, thanks to daring stylists taking the rainbow hair trend to the next level. A distinct nod to the colorful and vibrant 1980s, blacklight hair is beautiful day and night.

Image/video courtesy of Pravana

Beauty Launchpad Influencer and Pravana 2016 Show Us Your Vivids contest winner, Neal Malek, recently created this edgy, fluorescent look, transforming makeup artist Ashley Wagner into a rainbow dream — no batteries required! See how Neal got the look in the video below, and get his formula so you can recreate this show-stopping color for your own clients!

 


Color Formulas

 

  • 1: 85g VIVIDS Black + 15g VIVIDS Violet
  • 2: 20g VIVIDS Black + 80g VIVIDS Silver
  • 3: 90g VIVIDS Silver + ½ Drop VIVIDS Violet + 1g VIVIDS Black
  • 4: 50g NEON Green + 10g PASTELS Blissful Blue + 30g NEON Yellow
  • 5: 60g VIVIDS Clear + 10g NEON Green + 10g NEON Yellow
  • 6: 30g PASTELS Pretty in Pink + 40g PASTELS Too Cute Coral + 5g NEON Pink + 10g NEON Orange
  • 7: PASTELS Blissful Blue

 
Get the Look:

  1. Pre-lighten hair to a Level 9 with Pure Light Power Lightener.
  2. Section the hair.
  3. Starting at the nape, apply VIVIDS Formula 1 at the root and Formula 2 from the rooted color down to the ends.
  4. Work your way up the head in two-inch sections. The next section is colored as follows: Root – Formula 1: 85g VIVIDS Black + 15g VIVIDS Violet; Formula 2: 20g VIVIDS Black + 80g VIVIDS Silver; PASTELS Blissful Blue; Formula 6: 30g PASTELS Pretty in Pink + 40g PASTELS Too Cute Coral + 5g NEON Pink + 10g NEON Orange; PASTELS Blissful Blue; Formula 2: 20g VIVIDS Black + 80g VIVIDS Silver; Formula 1: 85g VIVIDS Black + 15g VIVIDS Violet
  5. In the next section, color the hair as follows: Root – Formula 1: 85g VIVIDS Black + 15g VIVIDS Violet; Formula 2: 20g VIVIDS Black + 80g VIVIDS Silver; Formula 4: 50g NEON Green + 10g PASTELS Blissful Blue + 30g NEON Yellow; Formula 5: 60g VIVIDS Clear + 10g NEON Green + 10g NEON Yellow; Formula 3: 90g VIVIDS Silver + ½ Drop VIVIDS Violet + 1g VIVIDS Black
  6. In the next section, alternate between the following color combinations on two-inch strands: 1: Formula 2: 20g VIVIDS Black + 80g VIVIDS Silver; PASTELS Blissful Blue; Formula 3: 90g VIVIDS Silver + ½ Drop VIVIDS Violet + 1g VIVIDS Black; 2: Formula 2: 20g VIVIDS Black + 80g VIVIDS Silver; Formula 6: 30g PASTELS Pretty in Pink + 40g PASTELS Too Cute Coral + 5g NEON Pink + 10g NEON Orange; Formula 3: 90g VIVIDS Silver + ½ Drop VIVIDS Violet + 1g VIVIDS Black; 3: Formula 2: 20g VIVIDS Black + 80g VIVIDS Silver; Formula 5: 60g VIVIDS Clear + 10g NEON Green + 10g NEON Yellow; Formula 3: 90g VIVIDS Silver + ½ Drop VIVIDS Violet + 1g VIVIDS Black; 4: Formula 2: 20g VIVIDS Black + 80g VIVIDS Silver; Formula 4: 50g NEON Green + 10g PASTELS Blissful Blue + 30g NEON Yellow; Formula 3: 90g VIVIDS Silver + ½ Drop VIVIDS Violet + 1g VIVIDS Black
  7. When you reach the apex (top of diamond sectioning) apply the following colors in order to the entire section: Root-to-Mid Formula 1: 85g VIVIDS Black + 15g VIVIDS Violet; Mid-to-Ends Formula 3: 90g VIVIDS Silver + ½ Drop VIVIDS Violet + 1g VIVIDS Black
  8. As you move into the sides, apply the color in the following order closest to the ear. Formula 2: 20g VIVIDS Black + 80g VIVIDS Silver; Formula 3: 90g VIVIDS Silver + ½ Drop VIVIDS Violet + 1g VIVIDS Black
  9. As you move up the head on the sides, apply the color in the following order: Formula 2: 20g VIVIDS Black + 80g VIVIDS Silver; Formula 4: 50g NEON Green + 10g PASTELS Blissful Blue + 30g NEON Yellow; Formula 3: 90g VIVIDS Silver + ½ Drop VIVIDS Violet + 1g VIVIDS Black
  10. Repeat on other side.
  11. Once you reach the fringe, apply in the following order: Root Formula 1: 85g VIVIDS Black + 15g VIVIDS Violet; Formula 2: 20g VIVIDS Black + 80g VIVIDS Silver; Formula 5: 60g VIVIDS Clear + 10g NEON Green + 10g NEON Yellow; Formula 3: 90g VIVIDS Silver + ½ Drop VIVIDS Violet + 1g VIVIDS Black
  12. Process at room temperature 20-30 minutes.
  13. EXTRA: Color a HALOCOUTURE Extension while your client is processing and add a pop of pink. Formula 2: 20g VIVIDS Black + 80g VIVIDS Silver; Formula 6: 30g PASTELS Pretty in Pink + 40g PASTELS Too Cute Coral + 5g NEON Pink + 10g NEON Orange
  14. Shampoo, condition and protect with VIVIDS Color Protect aftercare.
  15. Finish with PRAVANA NEVO vegan and gluten-free stylers.

 Image/video courtesy of Pravana
CREDITS
Colorist/Stylist: Neal Malek
Model: Ashley Wagner
Photographer: Josh McCaghren
Videographer: Huck Hinshaw
Makeup: Karen Gonzalez
Wardrobe: Caisa Airmet
Extension piece provided by: Halocouture

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