From Red to Cool Brunette: A Stylist's Step-by-Step Guide

Creating the Illusion of a Cooler Brunette: A Step-by-Step Guide Hair stylist Conor James Doyle recently shared a video demonstrating how to transform hair into a cool brunette shade, addressing a common hair coloring challenge. The client expressed dissatisfaction with existing red tones in her hair. Doyle's solution involved a multi-step process: 1. **Lightening:** Fine highlights were applied to lighten the hair, targeting specific areas to avoid an overly dark result. 2. **Toning:** Shades EQ 04na and 05n were used to tone the hair, with 05g applied to porous areas to even out the color. 3. **Gray Coverage:** A 6.1 eleven + 10 vol formula was used around the face, and a 5 back formula was applied after rinsing to blend and provide root shadow. 4. **Finishing Touches:** The ends were toned with 08gi to add a golden ash effect. The final result was described as a "much more neutral cool brown" that fades predictably and can be maintained easily with root tint and lightness treatments every six months. The video offers a practical and informative guide for those looking to achieve a similar cool brunette look.