The client in question has lifeless, dull hair. She's begging for a makeover.

Planar sculpting in the crown falls over extreme exterior layers. The front consists of graduated lengths in the top with increase layers on the sides.

Planar sculpting in the crown falls over extreme exterior layers. The front consists of graduated lengths in the top with increase layers on the sides.

Take a vertical parting at the center nape, use high projection and slide cut. Work to the left using a mobile design line and the same techniques.

Release a vertical parting in the center back interior. Project lengths straight out and position your fingers vertically. Sculpt using a notching technique.

Work to the left sectioning line, then to the right using pivotal partings and a mobile design line. Project straight out and sculpt with the notching technique.

Move to the left side. Converge the lengths to a stationary design line projected at 90 degrees from the top of the section. Position your fingers parallel to the sectioning line and sculpt with a pointing technique.

In the right interior section use horizontal partings, perpendicular distribution and low projection. Sculpt parallel creating a stationary design line. Work to the top of this section distributing lengths to the stationary design line.

Release a diagonal parting at the right side of the fringe. Use a guide from the right side, perpendicular distribution and low projection. Sculpt parallel to establish a stationary design line.

Air form the hair, then take vertical partings through the interior. Distribute and project the lengths straight out. Notch to blend the front and back lengths while removing excess weight.

Apply a Level 7 copper demi-permanent color in the crown, fringe and side sections. In the exterior section, apply a Level 6 copper brown demi-permanent color. Apply a Level 8 neutral blonde color with 20-volume (6%) developer in the triangle shape. Process, rinse, shampoo and condition.

When worn naturally, the cut and color emphasize the client's curly texture.

Or, straighten the upper layers and style the underside for a sleek, stylish midlength 'do.

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Credits:
Artist | Vic Piccolotto | Pivot Point International   
Fashion Stylist | Sam Sok | ArtistsbyTimothyPriano.com
Makeup | Sharon Casey | ArtistsbyTimothyPriano.com  
Fashion Photography | Lisa Sciascia | sciascia.com
Senior Photographer/Videographer | David Placek