Let’s talk root shadows!
〰️ how do we ensure we don’t go too warm or too cool? Formulating for a natural look is so hard! My method for formulating is to always base the cool in the base level that your client naturally has. This client has level 8 roots so, naturally my darkest colour can’t be lower than an 8. And because we want something lighter then a level 8 to blend her foils in with her root, we have to level up. You can level up as much as you want for the natural/beige toner. I chose 9-0 because it bumps the 8 just enough to show the foils but very softly blend them. You need a mix of both warm and cool to do this. Warm fills and balances, cool corrects and tones!
〰️ when to use Natural or Beige? In @schwarzkopfcan @schwarzkopfusa I do root shadows with Vibrance, so if I want a cooler tone, I mix with a -4 (beige) as it’s on the cooler side of the spectrum. Alternatively if I want a brighter, warmer tone, I’ll mix with a -0 which is a true natural.
〰️which one do I put on first? IMO, with low contrast between the base and the foils (2-3 levels of lift) I apply the root first.
With higher contrast colours, I apply the highlight toner first so It can blend and dilute that root a bit better. No harsh lines!
〰️ hope this helps!
