To make something wonderful, one must take the risk of failure. In this How-to, Joseph Fodera proves to the world that he is not scared to take a risk!
Fodera shares his complex formula adding up to a grand total of SEVEN COLORS for one head! Like the leaves in the fall, one color is never enough, and what better way to celebrate a seasonal change than with a dramatic makeover!
Natural level: natural level 7. 0% grey
PLACEMENT:
– Large Bandeau on nape of the head
– Small Bandeau on left quadrant above ear
– Bandeau Placement beginning at the part line approximately 1 1/2 inches following the shape of the head enhancing the haircut
– Right quadrant shaved from recession to back of ear
PREPARATION:
1. Pre lightened All Three Bandeaus
(Allow to Process for 30min)
On the scalp: one scoop of Silklift high performance lightener+ 35 MLS of conditioning cream developer 6% (20 volume)+ 3 pumps of Silklift Intensive Serum
On the midshaft/Ends: Pre lightened using: one scoop of Silklift high performance lightener+ 35 MLS of conditioning cream developer 9% (30 volume)+ 3 pumps of Silklift Intensive Serum
In Bandeaus (Using compact foils allow processing time for 30min)
Shampoo with dual senses rich repair
Pre Lightened prep: Colorance express toning developer 60mls+ 30MLS 10silver (processing time 5 minutes)
rinsed then conditioned with Goldwell Dual Senses rich repair conditioner
2. Prepare Pre-lightened sections for Elumen using Elumen Prepare:
FORMULA:
BACKGROUND FOUNDATION
A. Black Widow: 40mls Topchic 2A+20mls Topchic Amix+ 20mls / 60mls of conditoning cream developer 6% (20 volume)
B. Military Press: 22.6 Grams Elumen NA@8 / 2.6 Grams Elumen NA@2 / 1.6 Grams Elumen BM@6 / 1.8 Grams Elumen YY@ALL
C. Reconstructed Amethyst: 27 Grams NA@8 / 3.4 Grams NA@2 / 4 Grams TQ@All / 4 Grams PK@All
D. Denim Wash: 30 Grams NA@8 / 8.6 Grams BL@All / 3.6 Grams TQ@All / 1.2 Grams PK@ All
E. Reconstructed Lotus: 60 MLS Goldwell Colorance Demi Developer Lotion / 7MLS 7RR / 20MLS 10BB / 3MLS 5VA
F. Silver Fox: 2.8 Grams NA@2 / 34 Grams SV@10
G. Blue Steel: 40 MLS Goldwell Colorance Demi Developer Lotion / 15 MLS 8SB / 5 MLS P Mix
STEP 1: Section out bandeau placements, and neatly clip back all remaining hair
STEP 2: Apply background foundation- Black Widow (formula A) from roots to ends beginning at the nape to all remaining hair outside of bandeau sections and shaved section
STEP 3: Large bandeau- Begin sectioning using diagonal sectioning and micro-slices starting on the right side at the nape following the round of the head place:
- >3 micro-slices back to back of Silver Fox (Formula F)
- >3 micro-slices of Reconstructed Amethyst (Formula C)
- >2 micro-slices of Military Press (Formula B)
- >3 micro-slices of Denim Wash (Formula D)
- (repeat combination twice within Bandeau)
STEP 4: Small Bandeau on left quadrant above ear- begin sectioning horizontal sections on a diagonal starting from the bottom right following the shape of the head to the left where the sections will then begin to criss-cross continue throughout.
- >2 micro-slices back to back of Silver Fox (Formula F)
- >2 micro-slices of Denim Wash (Formula D)
- >2 micro-slices of Reconstructed Amethyst (Formula C)
- >2 Micro-slices of Silver Fox (Formula F)
STEP 5: Top Bandeau begin sectioning horizontal sections on a diagonal starting from the bottom right following the shape of the head to the left where the sections will then begin to criss-cross continue throughout.
- >2 micro-slices of Reconstructed Lotus (Formula E)
- >2 micro slices of Denim Wash (Formula D)
- >3 micro slices of Reconstructed Amethyst (Formula C)
- >3 micro slices of Silver Fox (Formula F)
- >2 micro-slices of Reconstructed Lotus (Formula E)
After letting process for 30 minutes i rinsed out Background foundation (Formula A) A before removing any of my compact foils within Bandeau sections. After rinsing out all of the remaining color shampooed with Elumen Wash, then applied Elumen treat.
STEP 6: Right shaved quadrant after pre lightening applied Colorance Express toning developer lotion 10MLS+ 5MLS 10 Siliver (let process for 5 minutes) then applied Blue Steel (Formula G) allowed 25 minutes of processing time rinsed and conditioned with Goldwell Dual Senses Rich repair shampoo and conditioner.
STYLE: After towel drying and combing out the hair i than distributed Goldwell Glamour whip evenly throughout from roots to ends using a 2″ round brush I created a voluminous blow style. After I set the hair using a 1″ marcel curling iron after cooling and setting I brushed out the set until my desired look was achieved finishing using Goldwell big finish hair spray.
HOME CARE: Elumen wash, Elumen Treat, Elumen Care, Dual Senses Color Serum Spray.