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Icy, Violet Shadow Root

March 20, 2020

Platinum client ready to shake things up? Time to try violet! PRAVANA Collective Colorist Aspen Rae (@itsaspenrae) shows us how it's done using the new ChromaSilk .7 series permanent colors. This icy purple with a deep shadow root keeps warmth at bay PLUS edges up her look. Get the formulas below!

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