Stylist Liz Kidder drew inspiration from the natural elements, earth, air, fire and water, to create stunning, colorful representations using Pravana VIVIDS. According to Kidder, the gorgeous looks were made possible by "Pravana's stunning fashion colors… There are endless color combinations that [you] can use to create any look [your] client desires. The brilliantly vibrant shades are not only show-stopping, but long-lasting as well."
See Kidder's element-inspired series, and learn how to recreate each look by clicking through to the next pages. [pagebreak]
Earth:
Color Formulas Used (on pre-lightened hair extensions):
VIVIDS Pink
VIVIDS Magenta
4 parts VIVIDS Yellow: 1 part VIVIDS Green
VIVIDS Green
Products Used:
Silk Degrees Shine Serum, Super Shape Hairspray, DETAIL
Shine & Define Polish
How To Get This Look:
“First, I created a smooth pony tail, then split the pony tail in half and back-combed to create fullness. Then I curled 1-inch strips of my colored hair extensions and placed/pinned the green curls first to create the "leaves." Then I pinned the pink extensions on top of the green extensions to create the "flower." I used two tones of each the green and pink to create depth, contrast and dimension. I wanted a pretty, sleek and polished flower to represent the element ‘Earth.’" [pagebreak]
Air:
Color Formulas Used (on pre-lightened hair extensions):
1 part VIVIDS Blue: 4 VIVIDS Clear
1 parts VIVIDS Violet:4 VIVIDS Clear
VIVIDS Silver
Products Used:
Elevate Botanical Root Boost, Super Shape Hairspray
How To Get This Look:
"A few high-powered fans were my friends for this look, plus an amazing model who could really ‘whip her hair back and forth!’” [pagebreak]
Fire:
Color Formulas Used (On Pre-lightened Hair Extensions):
VIVIDS Red
1 part VIVIDS Red: 1 part VIVIDS Orange
VIVIDS Orange
VIVIDS Yellow
VIVIDS Magenta
Products Used:
Super Shape Hairspray, DETAIL Shine & Define Polish
How To Get This Look:
“Mohawks are amazing. Period. I created a fun but soft mohawk to resemble "Fire." I teased the mohawk section and curled and pinned hair down the center. Using a combination of back-combing and lots of hairspray, I tried to create flame-like fierceness!” [pagebreak]
Water:
Color Formulas Used (on pre-lightened hair extensions):
VIVIDS Blue
1 part VIVIDS Blue: 2 parts VIVIDS Green
1 part VIVIDS Green: 1 part VIVIDS Yellow
Products Used:
Bold Defiant Design Gel, Super Shape Hairspray
How To Get This Look For this look:
"I created deep blues and greens to resemble my last element, ‘Water.’”
[Images courtesy of Pierce Mattie Communications]