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Last updated: August 21, 2008

Dee from Shear Genius Presents “Birds of Paradise”

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Before the transformation!

Please Note:  Formulation based on a Natural Level 5

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Please Note:  Formulation based on a Natural Level 5

  • Step 1.   Pre-section a triangle from high point of head to high point of eyebrows.
  • Step  2.  Divide triangle into 3 to 4 sections.

  • Step 3. Pre-Lighten sections to 3 different tones and separate by using colored foils.

    • Section 1 - Lightner with 5 Volume Developer
    • Section 2 - 7OR with 30 Volume Developer
    • Section 3 -  Lightner with 20 Volume Developer
  • Step 4. Paint the rest of hair to 4RV 10Volume Developer
  • Step 5. Rinse and re-section the original triangles. Divide again to original sections (the different tones will guide you). 
  • Step 6. Using color foils to separate the sections, paint your vibrant colors.
    Dee prefers Paul Mitchell Inkworks
    Section 1 - Yellow
    Section 2 - Orange with a dab of yellow
    Section 3 - Hot Pink with 2 dabs of yellow
  • Step 7 and Final Look: Rinse, cut and style!
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Please Note:  Formulation based on a Natural Level 5

  • Step 1.   Pre-section a triangle from crown to high occipital.
  • Step 2.   Divide triangle into 3 to 4 sections.

  • Step 3. Pre-Lighten sections to 3 different tones and separate by using colored foils.

    • Section 1 - Lightner with 5 Volume Developer
    • Section 2 - 7OR with 30 Volume Developer
    • Section 3 -  Lightner with 20 Volume Developer
  • Step 4. Paint the rest of hair to 4RV 10Volume Developer.
  • Step 5. Rinse and re-section the original triangles. Divide again to original sections (the different tones will guide you).
  • Step 6. Using color foils to separate the sections, paint your vibrant colors.
    Dee prefers Paul Mitchell Inkworks
    Section 1 - Yellow
    Section 2 - Orange with a dab of yellow
    Section 3 - Hot Pink with 2 dabs of yellow
  • Step 7 and Final Look: Rinse, cut and style!
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4 Dee's Final Shear Genius Look!
 
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5 Dee used Paul Mitchell The Color (1oz 6RO 1/2oz 6R) with
6 shots of Orange Paul Mitchell Color Shots.
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6 Dee used Paul Mitchell The Color (1oz 6RO 1/2oz 6R) with
6 shots of Orange Paul Mitchell Color Shots.
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Dee from Shear Genius Presents “Birds of Paradise”

Have you been watching Season 2 of Shear Genius?  Does “Birds of Paradise” sound familiar?


Denise “Dee” Adames has been a rock solid contestant this season on Shear Genius, and according to the Viewers Poll, many of our members felt she should have won the Episode 6 Short Cut Color Challenge with her Birds of Paradise.


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Break out your gloves and brushes because Dee explains how to “get the look” with this Birds of Paradise Step-by-Step!



 


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HOW-TO STEPS

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    1

    Before the transformation!

    Please Note:  Formulation based on a Natural Level 5

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    Please Note:  Formulation based on a Natural Level 5

    • Step 1.   Pre-section a triangle from high point of head to high point of eyebrows.
    • Step  2.  Divide triangle into 3 to 4 sections.

    • Step 3. Pre-Lighten sections to 3 different tones and separate by using colored foils.

      • Section 1 – Lightner with 5 Volume Developer
      • Section 2 – 7OR with 30 Volume Developer
      • Section 3 –  Lightner with 20 Volume Developer
    • Step 4. Paint the rest of hair to 4RV 10Volume Developer
    • Step 5. Rinse and re-section the original triangles. Divide again to original sections (the different tones will guide you). 
    • Step 6. Using color foils to separate the sections, paint your vibrant colors.
      Dee prefers Paul Mitchell Inkworks
      Section 1 – Yellow
      Section 2 – Orange with a dab of yellow
      Section 3 – Hot Pink with 2 dabs of yellow
    • Step 7 and Final Look: Rinse, cut and style!

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    Please Note:  Formulation based on a Natural Level 5

    • Step 1.   Pre-section a triangle from crown to high occipital.
    • Step 2.   Divide triangle into 3 to 4 sections.

    • Step 3. Pre-Lighten sections to 3 different tones and separate by using colored foils.

      • Section 1 – Lightner with 5 Volume Developer
      • Section 2 – 7OR with 30 Volume Developer
      • Section 3 –  Lightner with 20 Volume Developer
    • Step 4. Paint the rest of hair to 4RV 10Volume Developer.
    • Step 5. Rinse and re-section the original triangles. Divide again to original sections (the different tones will guide you).
    • Step 6. Using color foils to separate the sections, paint your vibrant colors.
      Dee prefers Paul Mitchell Inkworks
      Section 1 – Yellow
      Section 2 – Orange with a dab of yellow
      Section 3 – Hot Pink with 2 dabs of yellow
    • Step 7 and Final Look: Rinse, cut and style!

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    Dee’s Final Shear Genius Look!
     

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    Dee used Paul Mitchell The Color (1oz 6RO 1/2oz 6R) with
    6 shots of Orange Paul Mitchell Color Shots.

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    Dee used Paul Mitchell The Color (1oz 6RO 1/2oz 6R) with
    6 shots of Orange Paul Mitchell Color Shots.

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