Contoured Layers

1. Apply Formula A, starting from the bottom and gradually moving closer to the root. Process for 35 minutes.

2. While Formula A is processing, balayage the whole head using Formulas B and C, alternating between sections. “I weave every section, leaving out some of her natural hair and teasing the top to create a seamless blend,” says Christina.

3. Tease the face-framing area, then weave in Formula B using foils.

4. Process until a pale yellow Level 9 is achieved (about 45 minutes).

5. Rinse, then shampoo using Davines MINU. Tone using Formula D on the midshaft and Formula E on the front pieces and the ends. Process for 10 minutes.

6. Towel-dry, then apply evo Day of Grace Leave-In Conditioner. Christina then used a straight razor to cut the hair, giving it a feathery finish with lots of texture. “I cut her with long layers, face-framing layers and rounded the edges around the exterior,” says Christina.

7. Blow-dry with a round brush, then style using a ¼-inch curling iron to create soft beach waves, switching directions with each 1-inch section. Let the curls cool completely before finishing with evo Shebang-a-bang Dry Spray Wax and combing through with your fingers for added texture.