Editorial Portfolio
The Work
Real hair transformations recorded as formulas from Syd's chair in Bakersfield, California. No stock photography, no AI models.
Formula 027 — True Cherry Crimson
Starting: Natural level 5. Goal: High-intensity mirror-gloss fire red with botanical bond protection.
Formula 034 — Violet & Midnight Indigo
Starting: Level 9 blonde. Goal: High-contrast royal purple waves melting into electric cobalt blue.
Formula 021 — Dimensional Copper Ribbon
Starting: Medium brunette. Goal: Multi-tonal copper curls that reflect amber and gold in direct sunlight.
Formula 038 — Plum Berry Balayage
Starting: Level 4 dark base. Goal: Deep raspberry root stretch fading into radiant vivid magenta ribbons.
Formula 042 — Auburn Cinnamon Silk
Starting: Faded box-tone brass. Goal: Rich autumnal cinnamon-auburn with high-gloss luster.
Formula 047 — Silver Blend
Starting: 40% natural silver. Goal: Soft root transition avoiding harsh horizontal regrowth lines.
The Lab — Color Formulation
Custom formulation and pigment balancing tailored to individual client skin undertones.
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