Hair Color How To: Wildfire Red by Margarita Ford

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Hairstylist Margarita Ford recently helped her client transform faded, grown-out color into this gorgeous, fiery red. Below, Margarita shares the steps she took to create the look.

Before

Get the Look:
1. Says Margarita, "First, I started with a Crystal Gel treatment to make sure my canvas was clean and ready for color.

2. "Then I dried the hair and applied Rusk 1/2 oz. 6.43CG, 1/2 oz. 6wn, and 1/2 oz. 7N with 20 volume developer. I left it on the roots for 40 minutes and pulled through 5 minutes.

3. "I washed and dried the hair followed by a highlight/lowlight combo along with Wella Freelights. The lowlights were Rusk 1/2 5.4C, 1/2 oz. 6.46 with deposit only solution. I did a traditional highlight/lowlight pattern, going in afterwards and free-handing the light and dark pieces.

4. "Processed at room temperature for 20 minutes, then toned with Vero 8g for 15 minutes.

5. "Lastly, I followed up with Lanza Emergency Service… and voila!"

 
For more from Margarita, follow her on Instagram @misahara5.

[Images courtesy of Margarita Ford via Facebook]

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