The now available Optima Mahogany shades of the Four Reasons Optima Intense range are designed with muted tones and sit perfectly between red and violet. The new Optima Mahoganies are divided into three levels of darkness: 5M, 6M, and 7M.
Mahogany is the perfect choice when you want to add depth and distinction without a bold result. Reddish and orange tones are also especially popular during the fall and winter, when warm, natural, and earthy hues take center stage. Four Reasons’ social media expert and influencer hairstylist Linda Lehto shows how to update hair colors to match the trendy autumn shades with Optima colors – and, of course, a new mahogany recipe is included!
Deep Mahogany
Root formula
- Optima Clear Booster
- Optima 5M
- 9% Optima Cream Oxid Developer
Linda’s tip: If the hair is darker and you want to lighten it, Clear Booster helps brighten the shade!
Linda applied the color mixture to the roots first and allowed it to process longer than on the lengths, so the roots had time to lighten and brighten.
Formula for the ends
- Optima 6M
- 1.5% Optima Cream Oxid Developer
Since the ends were already lightened, Linda mixed the color with the 1.5% developer and applied the mixture to the ends. The 6M gave the hair a beautiful deep and rich mahogany shade.
Warm Red
Root formula
- 1/3 Optima 7R
- 1/3 Optima 7BO
- 1/3 Optima 7AO
- 3% Optima Cream Oxid Developer
Apply the color mixture to the roots and let it process for about 10 minutes.
Formula for the ends
Since the model had natural color at the roots, Linda let the root color process for a while. After that, Linda applied the same color recipe to the ends and let it process until the desired intensity was achieved.
Radiant Copper
Full head formula
- 2/3 Optima 9O
- 1/3 Optima 8G
- 3% Optima Cream Oxid Developer
Linda applied the color mixture evenly throughout the entire head. The result was a beautifully radiant and warm copper tone.
Treatments and Preparation
Recommendation: Before color treatments, perform a Four Reasons Professional Pre Detox treatment and Bio-Molecule Repair® Protect Spray treatment. This ensures the hair is in optimal condition to receive the new colors.
- Detox: Spray Professional Pre Detox Spray into the hair and let it sit for a moment. Pre Detox neutralizes minerals and prevents excessive oxidation of the colors.
- Bio-Molecule Repair®: Apply Professional Bio-Molecule Repair Protect Spray® and allow it to process. The treatment protects and repairs the hair.
- Color treatment: Once the hair is prepped, apply your chosen color formula to the hair.
