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Color inspired by the four elements

Earthshattering Beauties

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September/October 2013

Stylist Liz Kidder has unleashed her natural artistry to create stunning representations of the classic elements.

Kidder brought her vibrant vision to life using PRAVANA VIVIDS.

"I absolutely love PRAVANA's stunning fashion colors. There are endless color combinations that I can use to create any look my client's desire. The brilliantly vibrant shades are not only show-stopping, but long-lasting as well!"


Re-create the looks:

EARTH

Color Formulas Used (on pre-lightened hair extensions)
VIVIDS Pink
VIVIDS Magenta
4 parts VIVIDS Yellow: 1 part VIVIDS Green
VIVIDS Green

Products Used: Silk Degrees Shine Serum, Super Shape Hairspray, and DETAIL Shine & Define Polish

How To: "First, I created a smooth pony tail, then split the pony tail in half and back-combed to create fullness. Then I curled 1-inch strips of my colored hair extensions and placed/pinned the green curls first to create the "leaves." Then I pinned the pink extensions on top of the green extensions to create the "flower." I used two tones of each the green and pink to create depth, contrast and dimension. I wanted a pretty, sleek and polished flower to represent the element 'Earth.'"


AIR

Color Formulas Used (on pre-lightened hair extensions)
1 part VIVIDS Blue: 4 VIVIDS Clear
1 parts VIVIDS Violet:4 VIVIDS Clear
VIVIDS Silver

Products Used: Elevate Botanical Root Boost and Super Shape Hairspray

How To: A few high-powered fans were my friends for this look, plus an amazing model who could really 'whip her hair back and forth!'"


FIRE

Color Formulas Used (On Pre-lightened Hair Extensions)
VIVIDS Red
1 part VIVIDS Red: 1 part VIVIDS Orange
VIVIDS Orange
VIVIDS Yellow
VIVIDS Magenta

Products Used: Super Shape Hairspray, DETAIL Shine & Define Polish

How To: "Mohawks are amazing. I created a fun, but soft mohawk to resemble "Fire." I teased the mohawk section and curled and pinned hair down the center. Using a combination of back-combing and lots of hairspray, I tried to create flame-like fierceness!"


WATER

Color Formulas Used (on pre-lightened hair extensions)
VIVIDS Blue
1 part VIVIDS Blue: 2 parts VIVIDS Green
1 part VIVIDS Green: 1 part VIVIDS Yellow

Products Used: Bold Defiant Design Gel and Super Shape Hairspray

How To: For this look, I created deep blues and greens to resemble my last element, 'Water.'"

Fire		Air

Water		Earth

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