Golden Chocolate Brunette: Halo Contouring How-To | Redken

Learn the signature halo contouring technique to deliver dimensional, radiant brunette results with sculpted depth and illuminated facial framing. In this step-by-step tutorial, learn how to combine strategic foil placement with new Gold Chocolate shades to elevate your salon brunette services. ✨ What You'll Learn: Sectioning blueprint for seamless brunette hair contouring and sculpted crown depth Precision micro-stitching and foil placement for illuminated face framing highlights How to alternate Shades ALK and Redken Shades EQ formulas across Zones 1, 2, and 3 Full application steps to recreate the trending golden chocolate hair tutorial look Formula Breakdown: Lightening Formula: 2 scoops (30g) Blonde IQ 9+ Calibrated Anti-Brass Lightener 1.5 oz (45mL) 20 Volume Pro-Oxide Oil Developer (Mixing Ratio: 1:1.5) Zone 1 (Base & Gray Coverage): 0.5 oz (15mL) Shades ALK 4GCh (Brownie Batter) 0.5 oz (15mL) Shades ALK 6GCh (Chocolate Glaze) 1.5 oz (45mL) 10 Volume Pro-Oxide Cream Developer Zones 2 & 3 (Alternating Glaze): Shades ALK Formula: 1 oz (30mL) Shades ALK 8GCh (Cocoa Butter) + 1.5 oz (45mL) 10 Volume Pro-Oxide Cream Developer Shades EQ Formula: 1 oz (30mL) Shades EQ 09GCh (Marzipan) + 1 oz (30mL) Shades EQ Processing Solution 📍 Timestamps (Chapters): 0:00 - Introduction to the Halo Contouring Technique 0:12 - Gold Chocolate Shades Family & Shade Overview 0:38 - Halo Contouring Sectioning Blueprint 0:57 - Blonde IQ Lightening Formula & Nape Foil Placement 1:41 - Face