Watch as Pravana’s 2016 Show Us Your Vivids Contest Winner, Neal Malek, creates this look reminiscent of the classic ’80’s toy with a modern, edgy twist. Using an electric combo of PRAVANA NEONS and VIVIDS hair colors, Malek transforms her model into a rainbow dream – no batteries required!
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Color Formulas
1: 85g VIVIDS Black + 15g VIVIDS Violet
2: 20g VIVIDS Black + 80g VIVIDS Silver
3: 90g VIVIDS Silver + ½ Drop VIVIDS Violet + 1g VIVIDS Black
4: 50g NEON Green + 10g PASTELS Blissful Blue + 30g NEON Yellow
5: 60g VIVIDS Clear + 10g NEON Green + 10g NEON Yellow
6: 30g PASTELS Pretty in Pink + 40g PASTELS Too Cute Coral + 5g NEON Pink + 10g NEON Orange
7: PASTELS Blissful Blue
TECHNIQUE:
1. Pre-lighten hair to a Level 9 with Pure Light Power Lightener.
2. Section the hair.
3. Starting at the nape, apply VIVIDS Formula 1 at the root and Formula 2 from the rooted color down to the ends.
– 1: 85g VIVIDS Black + 15g VIVIDS Violet
– 2: 20g VIVIDS Black + 80g VIVIDS Silver
4. Work your way up the head in 2 inch sections. The next section is colored as follows:
– Root – Formula 1: 85g VIVIDS Black + 15g VIVIDS Violet
– Formula 2: 20g VIVIDS Black + 80g VIVIDS Silver
– PASTELS Blissful Blue
– Formula 6: 30g PASTELS Pretty in Pink + 40g PASTELS Too Cute Coral + 5g NEON Pink + 10g NEON Orange
– PASTELS Blissful Blue
– Formula 2: 20g VIVIDS Black + 80g VIVIDS Silver
– Formula 1: 85g VIVIDS Black + 15g VIVIDS Violet
5. In the next section, color the hair as follows:
– Root – Formula 1: 85g VIVIDS Black + 15g VIVIDS Violet
– Formula 2: 20g VIVIDS Black + 80g VIVIDS Silver
– Formula 4: 50g NEON Green + 10g PASTELS Blissful Blue + 30g NEON Yellow
– Formula 5: 60g VIVIDS Clear + 10g NEON Green + 10g NEON Yellow
– Formula 3: 90g VIVIDS Silver + ½ Drop VIVIDS Violet + 1g VIVIDS Black
6. In the next section, alternate between the following color combinations on 2 inch strands:
– 1: Formula 2: 20g VIVIDS Black + 80g VIVIDS Silver
– PASTELS Blissful Blue
– Formula 3: 90g VIVIDS Silver + ½ Drop VIVIDS Violet + 1g VIVIDS Black
– 2: Formula 2: 20g VIVIDS Black + 80g VIVIDS Silver
– Formula 6: 30g PASTELS Pretty in Pink + 40g PASTELS Too Cute Coral + 5g NEON Pink + 10g NEON Orange
– Formula 3: 90g VIVIDS Silver + ½ Drop VIVIDS Violet + 1g VIVIDS Black
– 3: Formula 2: 20g VIVIDS Black + 80g VIVIDS Silver
– Formula 5: 60g VIVIDS Clear + 10g NEON Green + 10g NEON Yellow
– Formula 3: 90g VIVIDS Silver + ½ Drop VIVIDS Violet + 1g VIVIDS Black
– 4: Formula 2: 20g VIVIDS Black + 80g VIVIDS Silver
– Formula 4: 50g NEON Green + 10g PASTELS Blissful Blue + 30g NEON Yellow
– Formula 3: 90g VIVIDS Silver + ½ Drop VIVIDS Violet + 1g VIVIDS Black
7. When you reach the apex (top of diamond sectioning) apply the following colors in order to the entire section:
– Root-to-Mid Formula 1: 85g VIVIDS Black + 15g VIVIDS Violet
– Mid-to-Ends Formula 3: 90g VIVIDS Silver + ½ Drop VIVIDS Violet + 1g VIVIDS Black
8. As you move into the sides, apply the color in the following order closest to the ear.
– Formula 2: 20g VIVIDS Black + 80g VIVIDS Silver
– Formula 3: 90g VIVIDS Silver + ½ Drop VIVIDS Violet + 1g VIVIDS Black
9. As you move up the head on the sides, apply the color in the following order:
– Formula 2: 20g VIVIDS Black + 80g VIVIDS Silver
– Formula 4: 50g NEON Green + 10g PASTELS Blissful Blue + 30g NEON Yellow
– Formula 3: 90g VIVIDS Silver + ½ Drop VIVIDS Violet + 1g VIVIDS Black
10. Repeat on other side.
11. Once you reach the fringe, apply in the following order:
– Root Formula 1: 85g VIVIDS Black + 15g VIVIDS Violet
– Formula 2: 20g VIVIDS Black + 80g VIVIDS Silver
– Formula 5: 60g VIVIDS Clear + 10g NEON Green + 10g NEON Yellow
– Formula 3: 90g VIVIDS Silver + ½ Drop VIVIDS Violet + 1g VIVIDS Black
12. Process at room temperature 20-30 minutes.
EXTRA:
Color a HALOCOUTURE Extension while your client is processing and add a pop of pink.
– Formula 2: 20g VIVIDS Black + 80g VIVIDS Silver
– Formula 6: 30g PASTELS Pretty in Pink + 40g PASTELS Too Cute Coral + 5g NEON Pink + 10g NEON Orange
13. Shampoo, condition and protect with VIVIDS Color Protect aftercare.
14. Finish with PRAVANA NEVO vegan and gluten-free stylers.
NOTE: this look also glows under a blacklight, thanks to the NEON colors used throughout the technique!
- Credits
Colorist/Stylist: Neal Malek @nealmhair
Model: Ashley Wagner @ashleyswagnerxo
Photographer: Josh McCaghren @joshmccaghren
Videographer: Huck Hinshaw @pleasantlycavingin
Makeup: Karen Gonzalez @iluvsarahii
Wardrobe: Caisa Airmet @caisadilla
Courtesy of @pravana
Extension piece provided by HALOCOUTURE @halocoutureextensions