Gray Coverage Root Smudge Tutorial: Seamless Fall Blend | Redken

Master the Spiced Smudge technique to modernize traditional root touch-ups into multidimensional, lived-in color. In this step-by-step tutorial, learn how to achieve 100% gray coverage at the root while seamlessly blending rich, warm cherry cola tones through the lengths. ✨ What You'll Learn: • Strategic quadrant sectioning for clean, controlled application • Hairline-customized gray coverage root smudge formulation using Redken Cover Fusion • Professional melt and blur blending techniques using Redken Shades EQ Alkaline • Formulas to achieve rich, multi-tonal fall hair color formulation on lived-in brunette color Formula Breakdown: Zone 1 (Crown / Back Base - Gray Coverage): 60g Redken Cover Fusion 4NN 60g 20 Volume Pro-Oxide Cream Developer (1:1 mixing ratio) Process for 35–45 minutes Zone 1 (Hairline Base - Gray Coverage): 30g Redken Cover Fusion 6NN 30g 20 Volume Pro-Oxide Cream Developer (1:1 mixing ratio) Process for 35–45 minutes Zone 2 (Mid-Lengths - Melt): 60g Redken Shades ALK 4CB 30g Redken Shades ALK 6G 135g 10 Volume Pro-Oxide Cream Developer (1:1.5 mixing ratio) Process for 20 minutes at room temperature Zone 3 (Ends - Color Melt): 60g Redken Shades ALK 6CB 30g Redken Shades ALK 8G 15g Redken Shades ALK 7C 157.5g 10 Volume Pro-Oxide Cream Developer (1:1.5 mixing ratio) Process for 20 minutes at room temperature 📍 Timestamps (Chapters): 0:00 - Introduction to the Spiced Smudge 0:25 - Consultation & Service Overview 1:04 - 4-Quadrant Sectioning 1:43 -