How-to: The Cherry Pie Look

With all shades of red being super popular at this time of year, Becky Betts, PRAVANA Senior Artistic Educator (@The_Blonding_Rebel), shows how to get the "Cherry Pie" look. 

Lightening Formula: 30g PRAVANA Pure Light Ultra Lightener + 60g PRAVANA 20 Volume Creme Developer

Base Formula: 30g PRAVANA ChromaSilk Creme Hair Color 6.66 + 45g PRAVANA 10 Volume Creme Developer

Overlay Formula: PRAVANA ChromaSilk VIVIDS Red

Application:

  1. Prep the hair by spraying Purify and Revive PRIME generously throughout the hair, combing through for even distribution and allowing to sit for three minutes (no rinsing or shampoo required) to diminish any hard water minerals.
  2. Section the hair into four quadrants by taking a radial parting from ear to ear and a second parting from nose to nape.
  3. Using your favorite global blonding technique, apply the Lightening Formula.
  4. Process up to 55 minutes at room temperature checking every five to 10 minutes until you reach a Level 7.
  5. Cleanse with PRAVANA’s Intense Therapy Cleanse, rinse and dry the hair completely.
  6. Apply the Base Formula from roots to ends.
  7. Process 30 minutes at room temperature.
  8. Cleanse with PRAVANA’s Intense Therapy Cleanse and dry the hair completely.
  9. Apply the Overlay Formula from roots to ends.
  10. Process 30 minutes at room temperature.
  11. Rinse with cold water and high water pressure until the water runs clear, then apply PRAVANA’s Color Protect Condition.
  12. Style as desired.

Product List:

  • PRAVANA Purify & Revive PRIME
  • PRAVANA Pure Light Ultra Lightener
  • PRAVANA 10 Volume Creme Developer
  • PRAVANA ChromaSilk Creme Hair Color 6.66
  • PRAVANA ChromaSilk VIVIDS Red
  • PRAVANA Intense Therapy Cleanse
  • PRAVANA Color Protect Condition