How To Achieve Some of Summer's Hottest Haircolors

Over the past few months, we’ve seen celebrities, influencers and women alike ditch their subtle, lighter locks for a walk on the wild side.Trading in blonde hues for blues and sunkissed strands for rose golds, this year's biggest summer color trend is all about creating deep, rich colors that make a bold statement. Inspired by this sizzling summer trend, CHI Artists Anna Cantu and Cynthia Diersen used CHI Ionic Shine Shades, a versatile liquid color system that can be used for permanent, demi and semi color formulations, to show us how to get the top colors your clients will be soon begging for.

Mauve Violet 

Color/Styling: Anna Cantu | Makeup: Jannette Marin | Photography: Mohammed Ghanayem  

Shadow Root Formula: 1oz of CHI Shine Shades Clear + ½ oz of 4V + Equal parts CHI 10 Volume Color Generator   

Formula 2: 1oz of CHI Shine Shades 10S + 1 Cap of Violet Additive + Equal Parts of CHI 10 Volume Color Generator

Formula 3: ½ oz of CHI Shine Shades 8V + ½ oz of Clear + ½ oz of Blue Additive + Equal Parts of CHI 10 Volume Color Generator

Pre-Lightening Formula: Equal parts of CHI Infra High Lift BB + CB and 20 volume color Generator. Then toned with CHI Color Illuminate Platinum, if needed, to remove unwanted yellow tones.

Before Color Application: Prep the hair with CHI Keratin Mist before every color application.

Step 1: Start by creating the first Arc parting from the fringe to the nape, clip away and repeat on the opposite side.

Step 2: Apply the Shadow Root Formula to the root area, starting below the Arc. Then take vertical sections and feather the color into the sub-section working towards the mid-shaft.

Step 3: Continue with step 2 up towards the front perimeter and around the hairline.

Pro Tip: By using a few strands of cellophane wrap to cover the first color, you can lock in moisture and avoid your color transferring to other strands.

Step 4: Apply Shadow Root Formula around the perimeter of the middle section.

Step 5A: Create Arc sub-sections using the feathering technique and saturate the strands on both sides. Repeat this technique, from the back of the fringe to the crown area.

Creative Artistic Tip: By combining two CHI Feather Tip Color Brushes together, you will be able to create patterns and apply more product as needed.

Step 5B: Use the Color board and specialized double brush to pull the hair color through to the ends, alternating between the Shadow Root Formula, Formula 2 and 3. 

Step 6: Continue with the same two formulas and repeat the techniques from steps 5B throughout the parietal ridge.

Pro Tip: Using your finger in between the two specialized double brushes will allow you to create various amounts of depth within the top of the head.

Step 7A: Once reaching the apex gently feather the Shadow Root Formula further down the hair strand to the mid-shaft. Then repeat step 5B throughout the crown and apex area.

Step 7B: Creating thin horizontal section apply the Shadow Root Formula to the fringe and repeat the techniques from steps 7A and B. 

Step 8: In the back, take long reverse diagonal parts from the occipital bone to the crown. Then use the weaving and slicing technique as you alternate between steps 6A and 6B.

Dip-Dyed Ends 

Color/Styling: Cynthia Diersen | Makeup: Jannette Marin | Photography: Mohammed Ghanayem 

Pro Tip: Pre-lighten the hair to a level 8 or higher for best results, using CHI Blondest Blonde and CHI Color Generator 10, 20, 30 or 40 volume

Color Infusion Formulas

Formula 1: (Root to Mid-Shaft) 2oz of CHI Shine Shades 9S + 3 caps of 1N + Equal parts of CHI 10 Volume Color Generator           

Formula 2: CHI Blue Additive with No Color Generator

Step 1: Spray the hair with CHI Keratin Mist. Use extra Keratin mist on the more porous spots like the hair ends, if needed.  

Step 2: Line the comb up with the center of the nose to create a clean parting, from the fringe to the nape.

Step 3: Apply Formula 1 at the roots along the parting, gently feathering down towards the mid-shaft. Repeat this step on opposite side.

Step 4: Starting at the nape begin creating diagonal forward sub-sections. Continue the technique from step 3.

Step 5A: At the nape apply Formula 1 along the entire quadrant using your fingers to pull the color through to the ends.

Step 5B: Repeat on the opposite side.

Pro Tip: Use a brush to detangle the hair before you apply color. This will eliminate discoloration.

Step 5C: Continue the techniques from steps 3 through 5A on the front two quadrants.

Step 6: Create a sub-section and paint Formula 2 directly over Formula 1, focusing mainly on the ends of the hair. This will create the Dipped Ends look.

Processing Time: Process the hair for 30 minutes at room temperature.

Peaches & Cream

Color/Styling: Anna Cantu | Makeup: Jannette Marin | Photography: Mohammed Ghanayem 

Shadow Root Formula: CHI Shine Shades - 1 oz. of Clear + 1 oz. of 9CG + ½ oz. of 8C + Equal parts of CHI 10 Volume Color Generator   

Formula 2: CHI Shine Shades - ½ oz. of 9CG + 1 oz. of Clear + Equal Parts of CHI 10 Volume Color Generator

Formula 3: 1 oz. of CHI Color Illuminate – Platinum Blonde

Pre-lighten the hair to a level 9 using CHI Blondest Blonde and CHI Color Generator.

Before Color Application: Prep the hair with CHI Keratin Mist before your color application to even hair porosity.

Step 1: Start by creating a part from fringe to nape. Apply the Shadow Root Formula throughout the entire root area.

Pro Tip: Use you brush to gently smooth over the fringe area and gently lift the hair off the scalp for better oxidation.

Step 2: Create an Arc section, from the top of the brow down to slightly behind the ear. Repeat on opposite side.

Step 3: Create an inverted T at the nape. Then apply the Shadow Root Formula to the bottom section and massage into strand.  

Step 4: At the occipital bone sections, apply Formula 2 to create dimension.

Step 5a: Then weave a few strands of the next section using your fingers.

Step 5b: Leave the bottom section its natural color and apply CHI Color Illuminate Platinum Blonde to the opposite strands on the same section.

Pro Tip: At the crown you can alternate between using the weaving technique and taking the entire section to create more depth.

Step 6a: Take diagonal parts and repeat the techniques from step 3 to 5 throughout the side and fringe.

Step 6b: Repeat on the opposite side.

Process for 30 minutes at room temperature.  

Metallic Rose Gold

Color/Styling: Anna Cantu | Makeup: Jannette Marin | Photography: Mohammed Ghanayem

Shadow Root Formula: 1oz of CHI Shine Shades 6RV + ½ oz of Clear + 1.5oz of CHI 10 Volume Color Generator

Formula 2 (Mid Formula Color 1): 1oz of CHI Shine Shades 9CG + ½ of 8RV + ½ oz of 11I (Liquid or Cream) + Equal Parts of CHI 10 Volume Color Generator

Formula 3 (Mid Formula Color 2): 1oz of CHI Shine Shades Clear + ½ oz of 8V + Equal Parts of CHI 10 Volume Color Generator

Formula 4 (Mid-Shaft to Ends): Mid Color 1 Formula mixed with a ½ oz of Clear and ½ oz of CHI 10 Volume Color Generator

Pro Tip: For best results, pre-lighten the hair to a level 9 or 10 with CHI Blondest Blonde and CHI Color Generator 20 Volume.

Step 1: Prep the hair with CHI Keratin Mist before your color application. Then allow the hair to fall naturally.

Step 2 :Start at the fringe taking thin diagonal backwards parts, applying Shadow Root Formula to the root area only.

Step 3A: Continue down towards the nape area, repeating step 2 on the opposite side of the head.

Step 3B: Lift the hair off the scalp for complete oxidation.

Step 3C: Repeat step 2 on the opposite side of the head.

Step 4: Once the root area is complete, work around the perimeter using the tip of your color brush to gently feather in the Shadow Root Formula.

Pro Tip: When applying a light amount of color to your foil it will allow the hair to stay in place as you color your section as well as saturate both sides of the hair strand.

Step 5A: Create a triangle section at the hairline. Then feather in Formula 2 (Mid Formula 1) from mid-shaft to ends.

Step 5B: Create a horizontal sub-section directly behind the triangle parting and use the weaving technique. Then apply Formula 3 (Mid Color 2) from mid-shaft to ends.

Pro Tip: When using the weaving technique you will have to alternate the weaving size according to the density and fullness of the hair.

Step 6: Continue alternating the techniques of steps 5 throughout the fringe area according to the hair density.

Step 7A: Start slightly below the parietal ridge using the weaving or slicing technique alternating between Formula 2 and 3.

Step 7B: The reverse foiling technique can be used to control the hair direction.

Step 8A: At the apex create a V shape with the Shadow Root Formula then intermix the other formulas directly over it to add depth.

Step 8B: Repeat this technique as you work towards the apex.

Step 9: Leaving the perimeter out on the opposite side, repeat the techniques used in steps 6.

Step 10: At the crown begin taking long diagonal partings.

Backdrop Technique: Apply Formula 4 from mid-shaft to ends, on a few of the remaining strands yet leave some of the natural hair color out. 

Processing Time: Process the hair for 30 minutes at room temperature.

Denim Blue

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Color/Styling: Cynthia Diersen | Makeup: Jannette Marin | Photography: Mohammed Ghanayem 

Root Shade Formula: CHI Ionic Permanent Shine .5oz of ULP 13B + 1 oz. of 11I + 2 oz. of Blue Additive + Equal parts of CHI 10 Volume Color Generator       

Formula 2: CHI Shine Shades- 1 oz. of 9S + Equal Parts of CHI 10 Volume Color Generator

Formula 3: CHI Chromashine Color- Out of the Blue (No developer required)

Formula 4: CHI Ionic Permanent Shine- Double Ash Additive + 10 Volume Color Generator

Pro Tip: If you use a color brush to mix formula instead of a whisk, make sure you use a clean brush for your application.

Pre-lighten the hair to a level 10 using CHI Blondest Blonde and CHI Color Generator.

Before Color Application: Prep the hair with CHI Keratin Mist before your color application to even hair porosity.

Step 1: Apply the Root Shade Formula around the quadrant, starting at the nape.

Step 2: Take thin diagonal backwards parts and apply the same formula on both sides of the sub-section for full saturation.

Step 3: Repeat step 1 and 2 on the opposite side and front quadrants.  

Step 4a: Starting at the nape, alternate between Formula 2 and 3, working from left to right as you work towards the crown area.

Step 4b: Use your fingers on some of the strands to melt the two colors together.

Creative Artistic Tip: To combine pigments you can use CHI Chromashine Colors.

Step 5A: At the crown apply Formula 2 from mid-shaft to ends.

Step 5B: On a few strands apply Formula 3 directly on top and melt together. Repeat this step throughout the parietal ridge.

Step 6: Repeat steps 4 through 5 throughout the front quadrants, alternating the techniques and color placements as you take thin diagonal parts.

Pro Tip: By repeating steps 5 and 6 throughout the fringe area, you will add more depth when framing the face.

Step 7: After completing the entire head, use your brush to feather in Formula 3 and 4 on various strands for a pop of color.

Process for 30 minutes at room temperature.