Last updated: June 22, 2009
Tressa Organic Transitions Long Hair How-To
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1
Use Tressa LITEnUP Dual Moisturizing Powder & Irresistible Deposit-Only Color
Formula: Do back to back foils in the 4 triangle sections utilizing LITEnUP 2 scoops + 3oz. Colourage Developer 20 volume
Note: Only allow lightener to lift to an orange stage, rinse lightener and apply Irresistible formula
Top of Head: Apply to lightened triangles 1oz. 7N Irresistible Color + 1oz. Irresistible Processor
All hair outside the triangle area place: 1oz. 4G Irresistible Color + 1oz. Irresistible Processor
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Top Section
Begin sectioning at the outside corner of each eye; section back to just below the crown. Next, direct top section forward and comb straight down; slightly apex the hair and cut blunt. Use the lips or chin as your guide for the length.
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Bottom Perimeter
Comb hair straight down and cut the perimeter blunt to desired length. Hair should be left at shoulders or just below for best results
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Top Sectioning
Take a zigzag parting down the middle of the head. Then take a parting across the top of the head. Where the zigzag parting and parting across the top of the head intersect, split into 4 triangular sections. Secure each section with clips.
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Top Triangle Sections
Make the bottom of each triangular section drop slight over the round of the head. In each triangle place 2 to 3 foil weaves. Place color on hair outside of foils.
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Blend Top & Bottom Sections
Blend top section to perimeter line; surface plan working from top of head to bottom perimeter line.
Note: Surface planning diminishes the disconnect from the top section and perimeter.
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Optional Heavy Bang
To add heavy bang, comb hair forward and cut from the outside corner of the eye
to the center of forehead. Repeat on opposite side.
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For a smooth look:
1. Mist with KIS Leave-In Sealing Spray
2. Apply KIS Gel/Wax to wet hair dry
3. Flat iron with KIS Thermal Protecting Hairspray
4. Apply KIS Shine Serum
Tressa Organic Transitions Long Hair How-To
HOW-TO STEPS
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1
Use Tressa LITEnUP Dual Moisturizing Powder & Irresistible Deposit-Only Color
Formula: Do back to back foils in the 4 triangle sections utilizing LITEnUP 2 scoops + 3oz. Colourage Developer 20 volume
Note: Only allow lightener to lift to an orange stage, rinse lightener and apply Irresistible formula
Top of Head: Apply to lightened triangles 1oz. 7N Irresistible Color + 1oz. Irresistible Processor
All hair outside the triangle area place: 1oz. 4G Irresistible Color + 1oz. Irresistible Processor
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2
Top Section
Begin sectioning at the outside corner of each eye; section back to just below the crown. Next, direct top section forward and comb straight down; slightly apex the hair and cut blunt. Use the lips or chin as your guide for the length.
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3
Bottom Perimeter
Comb hair straight down and cut the perimeter blunt to desired length. Hair should be left at shoulders or just below for best results
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4
Top Sectioning
Take a zigzag parting down the middle of the head. Then take a parting across the top of the head. Where the zigzag parting and parting across the top of the head intersect, split into 4 triangular sections. Secure each section with clips.
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5
Top Triangle Sections
Make the bottom of each triangular section drop slight over the round of the head. In each triangle place 2 to 3 foil weaves. Place color on hair outside of foils.
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6
Blend Top & Bottom Sections
Blend top section to perimeter line; surface plan working from top of head to bottom perimeter line.
Note: Surface planning diminishes the disconnect from the top section and perimeter.
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7
Optional Heavy Bang
To add heavy bang, comb hair forward and cut from the outside corner of the eye
to the center of forehead. Repeat on opposite side.
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8
For a smooth look:
1. Mist with KIS Leave-In Sealing Spray
2. Apply KIS Gel/Wax to wet hair dry
3. Flat iron with KIS Thermal Protecting Hairspray
4. Apply KIS Shine Serum
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