SummerSolstice
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ETA: I AM NOT SELLING ANYTHING!!!! PM FOR THE LINK...
Also, I am fully prepared to instruct self colorists by pm if they are interested... I am currently doing so already. If the OP lacks info, its because I had planned on posting instructions as the thread progressed.
As always there is risk in using any chemical on your hair, however aveda color is SAFER.
I have nothing to gain from this thread aside from something to do during my boredom at work... and I love to talk color!!! So anyways...
If anyone is interested, I found a place to order aveda color.
I can pm the details after confirming that you are prepared for the task.
This is really cool because Aveda color is not available in any store... only to stylists at Aveda salons. So this could really help those who are pocket pinching like me erplexed... or for someone who wants to use Aveda color but they don't work at an Aveda salon.
The benefits to using Aveda color are significant... the color is 97-99% plant based, so your hair actually improves in health while using it. I only use aveda color on my hair and its thriving.
Here is the complicated part:
Aveda color is based on mixing tones. Basically you start with the neutral color you desire from levels 1-10, 1 being the darkest, 10 being the lightest as shown on the left side of the chart.
The right side shows natural remaining pigment, we'll get to that later.
Then if you want the color to be more golden, more red, more ashy, etc., you add a certain amount of pigments.
Aveda offers gold, violet, red, blue... all different colors of pigments to add to the base color shown above.
So in summary, you start with the drab nuetral color, and then you add in pigments resulting in a highly personalized color.
If you are more advanced with self color, it won't be hard for you to do. If you are a stylist it REALLY shouldn't be hard to do.
If you are interested in being able to color your own hair with Aveda color feel free to ask me any questions you might have... I did my apprenticeship at an Aveda salon...
these are 2 examples of some aveda color work that i did. the first was redskins inspired. the 2nd, inspired by the tree...
so if anyone is interested I'm here in this thread to help.
I can be the best help if pics are posted of the desired result.
Also, I am fully prepared to instruct self colorists by pm if they are interested... I am currently doing so already. If the OP lacks info, its because I had planned on posting instructions as the thread progressed.
As always there is risk in using any chemical on your hair, however aveda color is SAFER.
I have nothing to gain from this thread aside from something to do during my boredom at work... and I love to talk color!!! So anyways...
If anyone is interested, I found a place to order aveda color.
I can pm the details after confirming that you are prepared for the task.
This is really cool because Aveda color is not available in any store... only to stylists at Aveda salons. So this could really help those who are pocket pinching like me erplexed... or for someone who wants to use Aveda color but they don't work at an Aveda salon.
The benefits to using Aveda color are significant... the color is 97-99% plant based, so your hair actually improves in health while using it. I only use aveda color on my hair and its thriving.
Here is the complicated part:
Aveda color is based on mixing tones. Basically you start with the neutral color you desire from levels 1-10, 1 being the darkest, 10 being the lightest as shown on the left side of the chart.
The right side shows natural remaining pigment, we'll get to that later.
Then if you want the color to be more golden, more red, more ashy, etc., you add a certain amount of pigments.
Aveda offers gold, violet, red, blue... all different colors of pigments to add to the base color shown above.
So in summary, you start with the drab nuetral color, and then you add in pigments resulting in a highly personalized color.
If you are more advanced with self color, it won't be hard for you to do. If you are a stylist it REALLY shouldn't be hard to do.
If you are interested in being able to color your own hair with Aveda color feel free to ask me any questions you might have... I did my apprenticeship at an Aveda salon...
these are 2 examples of some aveda color work that i did. the first was redskins inspired. the 2nd, inspired by the tree...
so if anyone is interested I'm here in this thread to help.
I can be the best help if pics are posted of the desired result.
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