Mikey Madison’s new cut by Rena Calhoun at the 2025 Academy Museum Gala shocked us all since we’re so accustomed to seeing the Oscar-winner with super long locks. But we were floored by the color!
Celebrity colorist Adriana Pinto, who was responsible for this epic transformation, tells The Tease that the goal “was a rich warm brown with soft dimension to create movement.” She adds that she first prepped Madison’s hair with K18 Molecular Repair Mist, and, then, “did a combo of micro and baby lights… and air tipped the ends so she would have reflection in her color.”
Scroll for the exact formula Pinto used, featuring exclusively Schwarzkopf Professional products.
Mikey Madison’s Formula:
- Baby & Micro Lights: Schwarzkopf Professional’s Igora Vario Blond Super Plus (20 Vol) Lifted to a Level 8/9. Air tipped the ends to create reflection in the color.
- Root Base: Schwarzkopf Professional’s Igora Vibrance
- Hairline: 8-0 & 9-0 (13 Vol)
- Base: 1/2 8-0 1/2 7-0 (13 Vol) 20 min
- All Over Gloss: 9-0 / 9- 55 (6 Vol) 10 min
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