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Divide the hair into four equal sections on both sides.

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Create a square line below the shoulders and in Section A, create layers that overlap the center nape.

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Overdirect Section B on each side, blending with Section A, to produce additional length in the front section.

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In Section D, lift subsections and cut as shown.

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Direct subsections in Section C forward from the central parting and create the desired length.

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Using the longest length in the front, refine Section B

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Lift Sections C and D to check. Apply Semi di Lino Diamante Illuminating Mousse before blow drying, and finish with Cristalli Liquidi.

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Apply Formula A to all strands. Then apply Formula B to regrowth.

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Apply Formula C to midlengths and Formula B to ends.

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Working “visually,” apply Formula D to underlayers, with emphasis on the ends, using the Meche Midi Lock professional applicator.

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Formula A: Equipment Supermeches No Ammonia + Oxid’o Peroxide
Formula B: 1 part Color Wear 9.13 + 2 parts Color Wear Activator
Formula C: 1 part Color Wear 10.02 + 2 parts Color Wear Activator
Formula D: 1 part Color Wear 7.21 + 2 parts Color Wear Activator

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Alfaparf Acqua Trend Collection: Vapor

May 24, 2017

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This stunning look from the Alfaparf Acqua collection offers elegant movement and exquisite color balance. The color technique juxtaposes deeper root and underlayer tones with pastel midsections to produce the effect of sunlit undulation. Cut for maximum body and a soft, face-framing shape, it’s polished to perfection for a salon-perfect finish.

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