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Last updated: May 31, 2017

Holiday Cut, Color and Twisted Updo

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  • Starting Level

    Natural level 6 with previous highlights 

  • Formula A

    Wella Professionals ILLUMINA COLOR 7/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

  • Formula B

    ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

  • Formula C

    ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 10-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

  • Formula D

    BLONDOR MULTIBLONDE POWDER + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

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1

One length haircut—establish the desired length.

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  • Starting Level

    Natural level 6 with previous highlights 

  • Formula A

    Wella Professionals ILLUMINA COLOR 7/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

  • Formula B

    ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

  • Formula C

    ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 10-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

  • Formula D

    BLONDOR MULTIBLONDE POWDER + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

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2

 Create a face-framing layer.

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  • Starting Level

    Natural level 6 with previous highlights 

  • Formula A

    Wella Professionals ILLUMINA COLOR 7/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

  • Formula B

    ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

  • Formula C

    ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 10-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

  • Formula D

    BLONDOR MULTIBLONDE POWDER + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

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3

Subsection the fringe area and recut to create a shorter, side-sweeping fringe. 

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  • Starting Level

    Natural level 6 with previous highlights 

  • Formula A

    Wella Professionals ILLUMINA COLOR 7/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

  • Formula B

    ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

  • Formula C

    ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 10-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

  • Formula D

    BLONDOR MULTIBLONDE POWDER + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

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4

Section the hair from ear to ear. Subdivide the front section into 3 triangles to the crown. Subdivide the back section from crown to nape.

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  • Starting Level

    Natural level 6 with previous highlights 

  • Formula A

    Wella Professionals ILLUMINA COLOR 7/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

  • Formula B

    ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

  • Formula C

    ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 10-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

  • Formula D

    BLONDOR MULTIBLONDE POWDER + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

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5

Start with back triangles. Apply color in quarter inch slices, from bottom of the nape. Take slices working through the subsection by alternating Formula A, Formula B and Formula D, leaving natural hair in between. Repeat this pattern on all triangles.

close formula
  • Starting Level

    Natural level 6 with previous highlights 

  • Formula A

    Wella Professionals ILLUMINA COLOR 7/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

  • Formula B

    ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

  • Formula C

    ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 10-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

  • Formula D

    BLONDOR MULTIBLONDE POWDER + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

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6

Apply Formula C to remaining natural hair in between the foils. Process for 30 minutes.

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  • Starting Level

    Natural level 6 with previous highlights 

  • Formula A

    Wella Professionals ILLUMINA COLOR 7/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

  • Formula B

    ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

  • Formula C

    ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 10-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

  • Formula D

    BLONDOR MULTIBLONDE POWDER + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

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Show Steps
7

Reflective Service
Prepare: Rinse out color. Shampoo with Wella Professionals Brilliance Shampoo.
Protect: Apply Wella Professionals Oil Reflections to hair from midlengths to ends.
Apply Wella Professionals Enrich Treatment Mask.
Pamper: Massage into hair. Wrap head in warm, wet towel and let client sit for 10 minutes. Rinse with warm water and then towel dry.

close formula
  • Starting Level

    Natural level 6 with previous highlights 

  • Formula A

    Wella Professionals ILLUMINA COLOR 7/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

  • Formula B

    ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

  • Formula C

    ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 10-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

  • Formula D

    BLONDOR MULTIBLONDE POWDER + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

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Show Steps
8

Prepare hair with Wella Professionals Enrich Leave In Balm to make combing easier.

Apply Wella Professionals Velvet Amplifier to prime hair and Flowing Form Smoothing Balm to smooth hair. Apply Thermal Image Heat Protection Spray to shield and protect hair during blow drying. Blow out using a round brush.

close formula
  • Starting Level

    Natural level 6 with previous highlights 

  • Formula A

    Wella Professionals ILLUMINA COLOR 7/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

  • Formula B

    ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

  • Formula C

    ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 10-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

  • Formula D

    BLONDOR MULTIBLONDE POWDER + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

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9

Subsection the hair from crown to ear. Secure a 4-inch section at the crown with a rubber band. Secure the nape section with a rubber band. Use rubber bands to create a ponytail.

close formula
  • Starting Level

    Natural level 6 with previous highlights 

  • Formula A

    Wella Professionals ILLUMINA COLOR 7/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

  • Formula B

    ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

  • Formula C

    ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 10-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

  • Formula D

    BLONDOR MULTIBLONDE POWDER + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

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Show Steps
10

Fold the ponytail and pin it together at the rubber bands. Then secure it behind the ear with bobby pins. Use Wella Professionals Stay Essential Finishing Spray for hold. Take front side sections, twisting toward the head and then twist around the folded ponytail. Secure with bobby pins.

close formula
  • Starting Level

    Natural level 6 with previous highlights 

  • Formula A

    Wella Professionals ILLUMINA COLOR 7/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

  • Formula B

    ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

  • Formula C

    ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 10-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

  • Formula D

    BLONDOR MULTIBLONDE POWDER + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

open color formula
Show Steps
11

Leave secured hair slightly messy. Smooth away some of the flyaways using Wella Professinals Smooth Brilliance Shine Pomade. Finish with Wella Professionals Stay Essential Finishing Spray for some hold and Mirror Polish Shine Serum for a high gloss finish.

close formula
  • Starting Level

    Natural level 6 with previous highlights 

  • Formula A

    Wella Professionals ILLUMINA COLOR 7/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

  • Formula B

    ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

  • Formula C

    ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 10-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

  • Formula D

    BLONDOR MULTIBLONDE POWDER + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

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Show Steps
12

Finished look. 

close formula
  • Starting Level

    Natural level 6 with previous highlights 

  • Formula A

    Wella Professionals ILLUMINA COLOR 7/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

  • Formula B

    ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

  • Formula C

    ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 10-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

  • Formula D

    BLONDOR MULTIBLONDE POWDER + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

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Holiday Cut, Color and Twisted Updo

Wella Professionals Top Artists Dean Roybal and Ginger Boyle, who co-own Planet Salon in Beverly Hills, are trusted by all of their clients to perform makeovers that are suitable, chic and uplifting. This cut and color refresh is a perfect example—a transformation for a client who already looks great, and just needs a subtle boost. (Kind of what stylists in the salon are asked to do every day, right?) The Wella Professional Reflective Service adds shine and a pampering component to the experience. And as a bonus, Dean demonstrates a quick updo that this client can wear as a guest at an upcoming wedding.


Artist: Dean Roybal; Ginger Boyle

COLOR FORMULAS

  • Starting Level

    Natural level 6 with previous highlights 

  • Formula A

    Wella Professionals ILLUMINA COLOR 7/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

  • Formula B

    ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

  • Formula C

    ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 10-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

  • Formula D

    BLONDOR MULTIBLONDE POWDER + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

Products Used

HOW-TO STEPS

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Starting Level

      Natural level 6 with previous highlights 

    • Formula A

      Wella Professionals ILLUMINA COLOR 7/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

    • Formula B

      ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

    • Formula C

      ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 10-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

    • Formula D

      BLONDOR MULTIBLONDE POWDER + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

    1

    One length haircut—establish the desired length.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Starting Level

      Natural level 6 with previous highlights 

    • Formula A

      Wella Professionals ILLUMINA COLOR 7/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

    • Formula B

      ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

    • Formula C

      ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 10-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

    • Formula D

      BLONDOR MULTIBLONDE POWDER + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

    2

     Create a face-framing layer.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Starting Level

      Natural level 6 with previous highlights 

    • Formula A

      Wella Professionals ILLUMINA COLOR 7/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

    • Formula B

      ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

    • Formula C

      ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 10-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

    • Formula D

      BLONDOR MULTIBLONDE POWDER + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

    3

    Subsection the fringe area and recut to create a shorter, side-sweeping fringe. 

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Starting Level

      Natural level 6 with previous highlights 

    • Formula A

      Wella Professionals ILLUMINA COLOR 7/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

    • Formula B

      ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

    • Formula C

      ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 10-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

    • Formula D

      BLONDOR MULTIBLONDE POWDER + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

    4

    Section the hair from ear to ear. Subdivide the front section into 3 triangles to the crown. Subdivide the back section from crown to nape.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Starting Level

      Natural level 6 with previous highlights 

    • Formula A

      Wella Professionals ILLUMINA COLOR 7/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

    • Formula B

      ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

    • Formula C

      ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 10-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

    • Formula D

      BLONDOR MULTIBLONDE POWDER + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

    5

    Start with back triangles. Apply color in quarter inch slices, from bottom of the nape. Take slices working through the subsection by alternating Formula A, Formula B and Formula D, leaving natural hair in between. Repeat this pattern on all triangles.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Starting Level

      Natural level 6 with previous highlights 

    • Formula A

      Wella Professionals ILLUMINA COLOR 7/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

    • Formula B

      ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

    • Formula C

      ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 10-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

    • Formula D

      BLONDOR MULTIBLONDE POWDER + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

    6

    Apply Formula C to remaining natural hair in between the foils. Process for 30 minutes.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Starting Level

      Natural level 6 with previous highlights 

    • Formula A

      Wella Professionals ILLUMINA COLOR 7/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

    • Formula B

      ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

    • Formula C

      ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 10-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

    • Formula D

      BLONDOR MULTIBLONDE POWDER + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

    7

    Reflective Service
    Prepare: Rinse out color. Shampoo with Wella Professionals Brilliance Shampoo.
    Protect: Apply Wella Professionals Oil Reflections to hair from midlengths to ends.
    Apply Wella Professionals Enrich Treatment Mask.
    Pamper: Massage into hair. Wrap head in warm, wet towel and let client sit for 10 minutes. Rinse with warm water and then towel dry.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Starting Level

      Natural level 6 with previous highlights 

    • Formula A

      Wella Professionals ILLUMINA COLOR 7/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

    • Formula B

      ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

    • Formula C

      ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 10-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

    • Formula D

      BLONDOR MULTIBLONDE POWDER + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

    8

    Prepare hair with Wella Professionals Enrich Leave In Balm to make combing easier.

    Apply Wella Professionals Velvet Amplifier to prime hair and Flowing Form Smoothing Balm to smooth hair. Apply Thermal Image Heat Protection Spray to shield and protect hair during blow drying. Blow out using a round brush.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Starting Level

      Natural level 6 with previous highlights 

    • Formula A

      Wella Professionals ILLUMINA COLOR 7/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

    • Formula B

      ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

    • Formula C

      ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 10-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

    • Formula D

      BLONDOR MULTIBLONDE POWDER + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

    9

    Subsection the hair from crown to ear. Secure a 4-inch section at the crown with a rubber band. Secure the nape section with a rubber band. Use rubber bands to create a ponytail.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Starting Level

      Natural level 6 with previous highlights 

    • Formula A

      Wella Professionals ILLUMINA COLOR 7/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

    • Formula B

      ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

    • Formula C

      ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 10-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

    • Formula D

      BLONDOR MULTIBLONDE POWDER + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

    10

    Fold the ponytail and pin it together at the rubber bands. Then secure it behind the ear with bobby pins. Use Wella Professionals Stay Essential Finishing Spray for hold. Take front side sections, twisting toward the head and then twist around the folded ponytail. Secure with bobby pins.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Starting Level

      Natural level 6 with previous highlights 

    • Formula A

      Wella Professionals ILLUMINA COLOR 7/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

    • Formula B

      ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

    • Formula C

      ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 10-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

    • Formula D

      BLONDOR MULTIBLONDE POWDER + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

    11

    Leave secured hair slightly messy. Smooth away some of the flyaways using Wella Professinals Smooth Brilliance Shine Pomade. Finish with Wella Professionals Stay Essential Finishing Spray for some hold and Mirror Polish Shine Serum for a high gloss finish.

  • open color formula
    close formula
    • Starting Level

      Natural level 6 with previous highlights 

    • Formula A

      Wella Professionals ILLUMINA COLOR 7/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

    • Formula B

      ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

    • Formula C

      ILLUMINA COLOR 9/7 + 10-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

    • Formula D

      BLONDOR MULTIBLONDE POWDER + 30-volume Koleston Perfect Crème Developer. 1:1 ratio

    12

    Finished look. 

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