Illumina Develops a Fantastic New Color - 5/02 - MATT Level 5

Did I just speak another language and lose you?
I hope not!

Wella's Illumina line has come out with an almost perfect color. One of the biggest problems brunettes have is fighting off the Blorange/Gold tones..........so Illumina is capitalizing on the success of the MATT series and has introduced a MATT color to the Illumina Line, for which I say BRAVO to ! MATT colors are Blue-based which means.................


 if you look at a color wheel:


How do you get rid of an annoying color in hair color?


Remember, you find the color you are trying to get rid of....lets just says it is Blorange (very common in brunettes) ....put your finger on Orange on the Color Wheel ........Now draw your finger across the Color Wheel ..........Straight across...........what color do you see? Across from orange........is BLUE............therefore you need a Blue Based brown if you are brunette or a blue based toner if you happen to be a blonde.

The level system works that way with all annoying tones in your hair that anyone of you may have so remember that. The opposing color DRRRRAWS out the annoying color and pulls it into that NEUTRAL spot. which is what you want to do with annoying tones.

So introducing this new color was brilliant of them .Here is Illumina 5/02 by Wella and Illumina:

What Would Be a Great Toner For Brunettes?

About twice a year I will receive emails from disgruntled Brunettes who say all I do is write for Blondes...well that is because Blonding is the epitome of the term "high maintenance". So they are constantly having to tweak their hair color formulas - etc. Brunette's just don't have that much maintenance....... but when this question came in this morning I felt it so good...I bet a lot of you darker haired people will appreciate it.


 
Wella Color Touch  

Here was her question: 

What Would Be a Great Toner For Brunettes?

 Here is my answer to her:

In my opinion Wella Color Touch is the single best line of Toners all around. The entire industry uses them for the absolute best shine and variety of colors. 
 The entire line is A solid Demi-Permanent line and you have the choice of 6 or 13Volume Developer. So just look at the swatches of color and remember this one very important fact....

All WELLA COLORS run 1 Level Darker

Lets just imagine.........
you have Level 6 hair and want a Toner, you would choose the LEVEL 7 colors. 

For example Using 7/7 or 7/71, one of my fav formulas in the brunette range....would be mixing these 2 colors:

1.) 8/0 N......50%
+
2.) 8/71 ........50%...remember in actuality these colors are a LEVEL 7
 
mix well first then add developer which is either 6 or 13 Volume - that's a personal preference ( me I would use 13 Volume but both are fantastic).

Another Trick Wella's Color Touch is great for is.......... root touch-ups or hair thinning cover-ups. 
All you have to do is mix up 1 tablespoon of the color you want to use , then add 2 Tablespoons of 13Volume stir well, then apply right down the center or side part and at the sides along the hairline. This is just buying yourself some time.

Hey on second thought you could also use BOOST & BURST in CASHMERE CHOCOLATE BROWN

Have you tried our BOOST & BURST?  They are Professionally tinted hair shampoos and conditioners, you wash and condition the color 'IN" and Wash & shampoo the color out, if you want to do something different with your hair! 

My assistant has waist length 2 inch thick hair which is gorgeous Level 5-6 - earlier this year she had some OMBRE highlights and she didn't like how they made her hair feel, so I asked her to just try BOOST & BURST in Cashmere Chocolate Brown. That way you can shampoo in .,....and use regular shampoo to eliminate any remaining color if you want




Either are great..........Its a great question ! 










Hope this helps
let me know if you need more info....Killerstrands.info@gmail.com
 Good Luck and God Bless,
 

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