As hairstylists, avant-garde holds a special meaning in our hearts – it is something we know all too well and often draw inspiration from. This year’s Met Gala asked patrons to dress avant-garde black tie. This request was met with everything from extraordinary to extreme.
Hitting a happy medium, Brandon Thomas Lee donned a gold D&G Alta Sartoria tux. No stranger to the limelight, Brandon (Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee’s son) has walked runways, starred in editorials and now graced the cream carpet at the Met Gala.
To get ready for his debut, Brandon decided to don his natural brunette shade instead of his recent platinum blonde. Rachel Bodt, colorist at Cutler SOHO in New York City, transformed Brandon Thomas Lee back to his natural roots just in time for the 2017 Met Gala using Redken haircolor. Rachel used Redken Shades EQ to gradually darken his color and incorporated Redken pH-Bonder into every step to promote bond integrity during the process.
Check out the steps below for the formula Rachel used to achieve Brandon’s new hue.
Step 1:
Fill Formula 1 – Zone 3 (pre-lightened ends for 20 minutes)
¾ oz. 05C Chili Shades EQ Gloss
¼ oz. 06WG Mango Shades EQ Gloss
1 oz. Shades EQ Processing Solution
2ml when using pH-Bonder #1 Bond Protecting Additive
Step 2:
Fill Formula 2 – Zones 1-3 (all over for 20 minutes)
2 oz. 06N Moroccan Sand Shades EQ Gloss
¼ oz. 05N Walnut Shades EQ Gloss
2 ¼ oz. Shades EQ Processing Solution
4ml when using pH-Bonder #1 Bond Protecting Additive
Step 3:
Fill Formula 3 – Zone 1-3 (roots to mid-length for 20 minutes; ends for 10 minutes)
2 oz. 08N Mojave Sand Shades EQ Gloss
½ oz. 06GN Moss Shades EQ Gloss
2 ½ oz. Shades EQ Processing Solution
4ml when using pH-Bonder #1 Bond Protecting Additive
Step 4:
Glaze Formula 1 – Zone 1-3 (all over for 20 minutes; ends for 10 minutes)
1 oz. 09T Chrome Shades EQ Gloss
1 oz. 000 Crystal Clear Shades EQ Gloss
2 oz. Shades EQ Processing Solution
4ml when using pH-Bonder #1 Bond Protecting Additive
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