How To: Gorgeous Magenta Sunset Hair Coloring

Continuing our celebration of Viva Magenta being named the Pantone Color of the Year, we asked PRAVANA's hair artist and mentor, Tash Gagnon (@TashPotatoes_Hair), how they achieved this gorgeous Magenta Sunset look.

Here's the how-to:

Custom ChromaSilk VIVIDS Formulas:
PRAVANA ChromaSilk VIVIDS 55g Magenta + 25g Garnet
PRAVANA ChromaSilk VIVIDS 45g Orange + 30g Sunstone + 20g Magenta
PRAVANA ChromaSilk VIVIDS 30g Pink + 35g Magenta + 35g Clear-Dilute

Application:
1.    Prep the hair with PRAVANA’s Purify & Revive PRIME to diminish any minerals that can cause lighteners to puff or swell.
2.    Pre-lighten using your favorite global blonding technique and PRAVANA’s Pure Light Power Lightener + 3 parts PRAVANA 20 Volume Creme Developer. 
3.    Process up to 55 minutes checking every 5 to 10 minutes until you reach a Level 8.
4.    Shampoo with PRAVANA’s Intense Therapy Cleanse and apply PRAVANA’s Silk Degrees Prep & Treat for 5 minutes.
5.    Dry the hair completely.
6.    Apply the custom ChromaSilk VIVIDS Formulas taking vertical panels and alternating the shades.
Pro Tip: Use the “3-Inch Rule” when applying VIVIDS generously in a vertical motion and a horizontal motion to both sides of the hair reloading your brush every 3 inches.
7.    Process 30 minutes at room temperature.
8.    Rinse with cold water and high water pressure until the water runs clear and apply PRAVANA’s Color Protect Condition.

Product List:
PRAVANA’s Purify & Revive PRIME
PRAVANA’s Pure Light Power Lightener
PRAVANA 20 Volume Creme Developer
PRAVANA ChromaSilk VIVIDS Magenta
PRAVANA ChromaSilk VIVIDS Garnet
PRAVANA ChromaSilk VIVIDS Orange
PRAVANA ChromaSilk VIVIDS Sunstone
PRAVANA ChromaSilk VIVIDS Pink
PRAVANA ChromaSilk VIVIDS Clear-Dilute
PRAVANA Intense Therapy Cleanse
PRAVANA Silk Degrees Prep & Treat
PRAVANA Color Protect Condition

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