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Toning Techniques for Brunettes
1 hr 35 min

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80

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Toning Techniques for Brunettes

Brands

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Olaplex

Do you struggle to know the difference between a root smudge, tap or shadow? In this exclusive class from Carlos Rojas (@colorbycarlos), he will be teaching you how to choose the best toning service for your clients and why it matters. Working with TWO models, Carlos will demonstrate formulating, placement and application techniques for achieving a flawless finish.

You Will Learn

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Carlos’s toning strategies and when to apply a toner vs. a glaze

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The difference between a root stretch and a root melt and how they affect the finished look

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Breaking the base: traditional vs. face-frame

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When to blend gray hair and when to cover it completely

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Sectioning and placement techniques for customizable results

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Formulating secrets for brunettes: How to create chestnut, chocolate and caramel tones

Chapters

1:03

Intro + Consultation

6:16

Mixing

10:05

Root Tap + Shadow Root

11:24

Root Smudge

14:51

Root Stretch vs. Root Melt

21:40

Application: Root Stretch

31:18

Application: Root Melt

47:40

Application: Root Melt

51:03

Mixing

56:48

Application: Face Frame and Sides

1:19:33

Prep: Face Frame + Base Break

1:22:43

Mixing

1:25:12

Application: Face Frame + Base Break Pt. 2

1:34:35

Outro

Transformation

Finished Look in btcu course
Finished Look in btcu course

Course Reviews

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80

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AB

Ashley B.

March 26, 2025

I loved that I finally learned the difference between a tap, smudge, shadow and blur. I am still a little nervous to try it but feeling much better about doing a blur.

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