A new, visually striking winter hair trend is the cat's meow! Learn how to create Calico colored hair with a tutorial.
Courtesy of @beautyby.kaitlinlee and @georgeeblancoo
An emerging hair color trend this winter is proving to be the cat's meow! Calico hair, inspired by the fur of a calico cat, features defined sections of blonde, red and brown shades to create a striking, multi-toned look. The trend pulls from the early 2000s when chunky highlights were all the rage. While some may have thought blocky color placements were on the outs, the calico hair trend has found a way to reinvent it to be cozy, warm and dimensional. If your clients want to embrace this head-turning hair look, you will want to read on for head-turning inspo and a tutorial!
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An emerging hair color trend this winter is proving to be the cat's meow! Calico hair, inspired by the fur of a calico cat, features defined sections of blonde, red and brown shades to create a striking, multi-toned look. The trend pulls from the early 2000s when chunky highlights were all the rage. While some may have thought blocky color placements were on the outs, the calico hair trend has found a way to reinvent it to be cozy, warm and dimensional. If your clients want to embrace this head-turning hair look, you will want to read on for head-turning inspo and a tutorial!
Calico hair trend on textured bobCourtesy of @thehairfairyy_
Calico Hair Tutorial
PRAVANA Global Artistic Mentor George Blanco (@georgeeblancoo) is no stranger to color, so it's no surprise his take on the calico hair trend is extra spicy!
Calico hair trend with platinum blonde and black face framing strands and a red, copper base.Courtesy of @georgeeblancoo
Pure Light Lightening Formula
Formula 1: 10g PRAVANA Pure Light Ultra Lightener + 20g PRAVANA 20 Volume Creme Developer
Formula 2: 10g PRAVANA Pure Light Ultra Lightener + 20g PRAVANA Zero Lift Creme Developer
ChromaSilk Formulas
Formula 1: PRAVANA ChromaSilk Creme Hair Color 40g 7.4 + 10g 7.43 + 75g PRAVANA 10 Volume Creme Developer
Formula 2: PRAVANA ChromaSilk Creme Hair Color 15g 10.07 + 15g 10.08 + 45g PRAVANA 10 Volume Creme Developer
Formula 3 (optional): PRAVANA ChromaSilk Creme Hair Color 30g 4N + 45g PRAVANA 10 Volume Creme Developer
Application
Section the hair into three sections: part the hair at the natural part, then create two front quadrants sections by taking a parting from crown to behind the ear on each side. The remaining hair is your back section.
Apply Lightening Formula 1 to the front right quadrant, then Lightening Formula 2 to the back section using a platinum card technique for both, lifting the back section to Level 7 and the front right quadrant to Level 10.
Cleanse the hair with PRAVANA’s Color Protect Cleanse and dry the hair.
Apply ChromaSilk Formula 1 to the back section and ChromaSilk Formula 2 to the right front quadrant section. If the hair is not naturally dark, apply Formula 3 to the front left quadrant section.
Process 30 minutes at room temperature.
Cleanse and Condition with PRAVANA's Color Protect regimen.
Style as desired.
"I think calico hair is trending because it can be the perfect option for the client that wants dimension but can’t commit to one specific shade. There are the people that love being brunette, red or blonde, and this trend allows them to have their cake and eat it too. It also leaves lots of room for interpretation. Much like how the calico cat’s patterns are never exactly like another, this trend brings creativity and personality to the forefront," Blanco shares.
