A stunning transformation.
Photo: Alejandro Lopez (@artistic.aestheticss)
Pravana Creator Alejandro Lopez (@artistic.aestheticss) has inspired us with his color creations and his braiding brilliance for years. He shares tips, techniques, and best practices freely and his before-and-afters are special favorites.
This “alternate split” features both neon and pastel blues that blend and flow into a wave of wonderful aquamarine. And here is how to recreate it.
FORMULAS AND PROCESS:
Pure Light Ultra Lightener and 20 Volume
Base: VIVIDS Aquamarine + VIVIDS Neon Blue
Mids: VIVIDS Pastels Blissful Blue + VIVIDS Blue Topaz
Ends: VIVIDS Clear-Pastel + VIVIDS Silver
A wave of brilliant blue color.
Photo: Alejandro Lopez (@artistic.aestheticss)
ACHIEVE THIS OCEAN HEAVEN BLUE WITH THIS STEP BY STEP:
1. Starting level 5 with pre-existing highlights.
2. Section hair into 4 quadrants.
3. Pre-lighten quadrants 2 and 4 with Pure Light Ultra Lightener and 20 Volume. Process for 50 minutes.
4. Apply VIVIDS Base formula and blend into mids and ends formulas using a color melt technique. Process for 30 minutes.
5. Rinse with cool water and shampoo with Pravana Color Protect Cleanse and Condition.
6. Apply Intense Therapy Leave-In Spry.
7. Dry and style as desired.
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