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Soft pastel pink hair with long layers and curtain bangs, featuring a sheer, wearable pink tone created on a light blonde base.

5 Tips to Formulate Soft Pinks & Rose Golds

Looking for fresh ways to formulate pinks and rose golds? We rounded up some of the most insightful tips shared inside Formulate with Kate, a collaborative education community led by KEVIN.MURPHY Global Colour Design Director Kate Reid (@katereidcreative). From selecting the right toning approach to creating wearable pinks that fade beautifully, these formulation strategies can

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Everyday Vivids

Introduce your clients to the vibrant world of creative color using Kimberly Ibbotson’s signature techniques and strategies.

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Color Formulas

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Pearl Pink and Lilac Color Blocking

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Olympic Skater Alysa Liu's Viral "Angel Halo" Hair, Explained by Her Colorist

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The Biggest Hair Color Trends of 2024

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How To Create Pink Color Blocking With Hair Extensions

Pink color blocking continues to trend, but creating dimension doesn't always mean coloring every shade directly into the client's hair. In this tutorial, Australian hairstylist Belinda Lee Mills (@belinda_lee_mills) shares how she uses custom-colored Showpony Clip-In Extensions to build on an existing pastel pink base with lighter pink ribbons, brighter pops of color and a

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3 Things That Make or Break a Vivid Color Application

High-contrast vivid color leaves very little room for error. From preventing color transfer to creating custom shades with less waste, #ONESHOT Winner and PRAVANA Creator Kimberly Ibbotson (@kimberlytayhair) shares the techniques she relies on to keep high-contrast color placements crisp, intentional and low-maintenance. Looking for inspo? Scroll through some of Kimberly's vivid color work: 1.

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Plum is the New Black—Formulating New Fruit-Toned Brunettes

A Guide to the Glossy Fruit-Toned Brunette Trend Driving Shine, Richness and Repeat Visits Cherry cola introduced clients to glossy red-toned brunette—but now the trend is evolving into something deeper, softer and more luxurious. This season, clients are gravitating toward moodier brunette tones inspired by modern plum, blackberry, dark cherry and pomegranate hues that feel

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Olympic Skater Alysa Liu's Viral "Angel Halo" Hair, Explained by Her Colorist

From DIY To Olympic-Ready: Breaking Down Alysa Liu’s Halo Transformation Alysa Liu’s “Angel Halo” hair is breaking the internet—but the real story is in the technique. After two at-home bleach sessions in one week, the Olympic figure skater turned to St. Louis-based colorist and Great Lengths extension artist Kelsey Miller (@kelsey.styles.hair) to refine the viral

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Wig Coloring Techniques

Wig Coloring Techniques

Discover wig color application, styling, and maintenance tips with LA-based creative colorist Kimberly Taylor Ibbotson.

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Formulate the Perfect Pastel

Formulate the Perfect Pastel

Perfect your pastels and master the science and art of toning for vibrant summer-ready hues with #ONESHOT Winner James Earnshaw.

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TONI&GUY: Socialized – The Bohemia (Colour)

TONI&GUY: Socialized – The Bohemia (Colour)

Reflects a free spirit, using pastel peach for a festival vibe and deep fringe placement for nonconformist boldness.

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TONI&GUY: Socialized – The Ikon (Colour)

TONI&GUY: Socialized – The Ikon (Colour)

A saturated Retro Red with micro lights, reflecting non-conformist individuality inspired by Prada and Marc Jacobs campaigns.

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TONI&GUY: Socialized – The Soraya (Colour)

TONI&GUY: Socialized – The Soraya (Colour)

Monochromatic muse inspired by Picasso's Guernica. Powerful silhouette, absence of color, moody shades.

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TONI&GUY: Socialized – The Pearl (Colour)

TONI&GUY: Socialized – The Pearl (Colour)

A fresh twist on blonde, this look blends bold patterns and contrasting colors.

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TONI&GUY: Lexicon – The Edie (Colour)

TONI&GUY: Lexicon – The Edie (Colour)

Features Ultramarine and Marrakech Blue, drawing inspiration from Marrakech's Majorelle garden and Marc by Marc Jacobs AW show.

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Formula

No Bleach Plum Transformation

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Viral Transformation: Faded Green to Violet Plum Melt

Rooted Soft Pink

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Pearl Pink and Lilac Color Blocking

Close-up of finished long plum-purple hair color styled in soft, glossy waves with a center part.

No Bleach Plum Transformation

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Viral Transformation: Faded Green to Violet Plum Melt

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2024 #ONESHOT Creative Color Finalists

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