Color How-To: Naomi Watts at the 2015 Academy Awards

Feb 24th, 2017

To brighten one of Hollywood’s favorite blondes, Redken Celebrity Colorist Tracey Cunningham used Redken’s NEW Blonde Idol Blue Oil Lightening System oil lightener from the Professional Haircolor Collection (coming to salons this March) to create subtle baby-lights for added blonde dimension.

Get the Look:

HIGHLIGHT FORMULA 1

1 oz. Blonde Idol Oil Booster
1 packette Blonde Idol Customizable Blue Powder Activator
2 oz. 20 vol. Pro-oxide Cream Developer

HIGHLIGHT FORMULA 2

1 scoop Flash Lift Maximum Power Lightening Powder 1 oz. 40 vol. Pro-oxide Cream Developer

LOWLIGHT FORMULA

1 oz. 09G Vanilla Cream Shades EQ Gloss 1 oz. 07NB Chestnut Shades EQ Gloss
2 oz. Shades EQ Processing Solution

GLAZE FORMULA

1 oz. 09G Vanilla Cream Shades EQ Gloss 1 oz. Crystal Clear Shades EQ Gloss
2 oz. Shades EQ Processing Solution

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