Edgy, Chic Brunette Shag from Scruples

- Natural Level
Level 5
- Base Color
Scruples' TRUE INTEGRITY Opalescent Crème Colour ½ oz. Level 4 Cherry Chocolate 4 MG + ½ oz. Level 3 Neutral 3N + 1/8 oz. Red Intensifier
- Dimension Color 1
Scruples' ILLUSIONIST Brilliant Crème Highlights Crimson 4RV
Reference Points

- Natural Level
Level 5
- Base Color
Scruples' TRUE INTEGRITY Opalescent Crème Colour ½ oz. Level 4 Cherry Chocolate 4 MG + ½ oz. Level 3 Neutral 3N + 1/8 oz. Red Intensifier
- Dimension Color 1
Scruples' ILLUSIONIST Brilliant Crème Highlights Crimson 4RV
Color Step 1

- Natural Level
Level 5
- Base Color
Scruples' TRUE INTEGRITY Opalescent Crème Colour ½ oz. Level 4 Cherry Chocolate 4 MG + ½ oz. Level 3 Neutral 3N + 1/8 oz. Red Intensifier
- Dimension Color 1
Scruples' ILLUSIONIST Brilliant Crème Highlights Crimson 4RV
Color Step 2

- Natural Level
Level 5
- Base Color
Scruples' TRUE INTEGRITY Opalescent Crème Colour ½ oz. Level 4 Cherry Chocolate 4 MG + ½ oz. Level 3 Neutral 3N + 1/8 oz. Red Intensifier
- Dimension Color 1
Scruples' ILLUSIONIST Brilliant Crème Highlights Crimson 4RV
Color Step 3

- Natural Level
Level 5
- Base Color
Scruples' TRUE INTEGRITY Opalescent Crème Colour ½ oz. Level 4 Cherry Chocolate 4 MG + ½ oz. Level 3 Neutral 3N + 1/8 oz. Red Intensifier
- Dimension Color 1
Scruples' ILLUSIONIST Brilliant Crème Highlights Crimson 4RV
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Color Step 4

- Natural Level
Level 5
- Base Color
Scruples' TRUE INTEGRITY Opalescent Crème Colour ½ oz. Level 4 Cherry Chocolate 4 MG + ½ oz. Level 3 Neutral 3N + 1/8 oz. Red Intensifier
- Dimension Color 1
Scruples' ILLUSIONIST Brilliant Crème Highlights Crimson 4RV
Section from top of head to top of each ear, dividing front hair from back. Comb back section into natural fall. Cut a horizontal perimeter to desired length.

- Natural Level
Level 5
- Base Color
Scruples' TRUE INTEGRITY Opalescent Crème Colour ½ oz. Level 4 Cherry Chocolate 4 MG + ½ oz. Level 3 Neutral 3N + 1/8 oz. Red Intensifier
- Dimension Color 1
Scruples' ILLUSIONIST Brilliant Crème Highlights Crimson 4RV
Comb side hair into natural fall and continue a horizontal design line. Repeat on the other side.

- Natural Level
Level 5
- Base Color
Scruples' TRUE INTEGRITY Opalescent Crème Colour ½ oz. Level 4 Cherry Chocolate 4 MG + ½ oz. Level 3 Neutral 3N + 1/8 oz. Red Intensifier
- Dimension Color 1
Scruples' ILLUSIONIST Brilliant Crème Highlights Crimson 4RV
Section a rectangle 2 inches wide from the top of head to the front hairline. Establish a guide length at the top of head pulling straight up, cut to desired length. Using a traveling guide, continue working toward the front hairline.

- Natural Level
Level 5
- Base Color
Scruples' TRUE INTEGRITY Opalescent Crème Colour ½ oz. Level 4 Cherry Chocolate 4 MG + ½ oz. Level 3 Neutral 3N + 1/8 oz. Red Intensifier
- Dimension Color 1
Scruples' ILLUSIONIST Brilliant Crème Highlights Crimson 4RV
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Comb side hair straight up and cut to established guideline, continuing the horizontal design line traveling toward the front hairline. Repeat on the other side.

- Natural Level
Level 5
- Base Color
Scruples' TRUE INTEGRITY Opalescent Crème Colour ½ oz. Level 4 Cherry Chocolate 4 MG + ½ oz. Level 3 Neutral 3N + 1/8 oz. Red Intensifier
- Dimension Color 1
Scruples' ILLUSIONIST Brilliant Crème Highlights Crimson 4RV
Comb side hair straight out to the side at a 90-degree angle and cut to guide. Continue the horizontal design line traveling toward the front hairline.

- Natural Level
Level 5
- Base Color
Scruples' TRUE INTEGRITY Opalescent Crème Colour ½ oz. Level 4 Cherry Chocolate 4 MG + ½ oz. Level 3 Neutral 3N + 1/8 oz. Red Intensifier
- Dimension Color 1
Scruples' ILLUSIONIST Brilliant Crème Highlights Crimson 4RV
Comb back hair straight up and cut to the guideline. Using vertical subsections and the traveling guide, pivot around the back of head and cut
to the guideline. Repeat on the other side

- Natural Level
Level 5
- Base Color
Scruples' TRUE INTEGRITY Opalescent Crème Colour ½ oz. Level 4 Cherry Chocolate 4 MG + ½ oz. Level 3 Neutral 3N + 1/8 oz. Red Intensifier
- Dimension Color 1
Scruples' ILLUSIONIST Brilliant Crème Highlights Crimson 4RV
Comb hair straight out in back and cut at a 90-degree angle to the guide, continuing around the back of head using a traveling guide, taking vertical subsections.

- Natural Level
Level 5
- Base Color
Scruples' TRUE INTEGRITY Opalescent Crème Colour ½ oz. Level 4 Cherry Chocolate 4 MG + ½ oz. Level 3 Neutral 3N + 1/8 oz. Red Intensifier
- Dimension Color 1
Scruples' ILLUSIONIST Brilliant Crème Highlights Crimson 4RV
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Part hair to the side to create fringe. Comb fringe into natural fall, angle section and cut short to long (point A to B) to create a side swept fringe.

- Natural Level
Level 5
- Base Color
Scruples' TRUE INTEGRITY Opalescent Crème Colour ½ oz. Level 4 Cherry Chocolate 4 MG + ½ oz. Level 3 Neutral 3N + 1/8 oz. Red Intensifier
- Dimension Color 1
Scruples' ILLUSIONIST Brilliant Crème Highlights Crimson 4RV
Connect fringe to sides by combing hair into natural fall and slide cut with low elevation from point A to B. Once hair is dried and styled, texturize where needed.

- Natural Level
Level 5
- Base Color
Scruples' TRUE INTEGRITY Opalescent Crème Colour ½ oz. Level 4 Cherry Chocolate 4 MG + ½ oz. Level 3 Neutral 3N + 1/8 oz. Red Intensifier
- Dimension Color 1
Scruples' ILLUSIONIST Brilliant Crème Highlights Crimson 4RV

Edgy, Chic Brunette Shag from Scruples
Rich brunette locks, cropped in an eye grazing fringe from Scruples Shattered Elegance Collection. This look is hip and edgy, yet classic and chic. A modified take on a square layer shape. The asymmetrical front fringe and textured interior gives the feeling of a modern day shag.
COLOR FORMULAS
- Natural Level
Level 5
- Base Color
Scruples' TRUE INTEGRITY Opalescent Crème Colour ½ oz. Level 4 Cherry Chocolate 4 MG + ½ oz. Level 3 Neutral 3N + 1/8 oz. Red Intensifier
- Dimension Color 1
Scruples' ILLUSIONIST Brilliant Crème Highlights Crimson 4RV
HOW-TO STEPS
-
- Natural Level
Level 5
- Base Color
Scruples' TRUE INTEGRITY Opalescent Crème Colour ½ oz. Level 4 Cherry Chocolate 4 MG + ½ oz. Level 3 Neutral 3N + 1/8 oz. Red Intensifier
- Dimension Color 1
Scruples' ILLUSIONIST Brilliant Crème Highlights Crimson 4RV
1Reference Points
- Natural Level
-
- Natural Level
Level 5
- Base Color
Scruples' TRUE INTEGRITY Opalescent Crème Colour ½ oz. Level 4 Cherry Chocolate 4 MG + ½ oz. Level 3 Neutral 3N + 1/8 oz. Red Intensifier
- Dimension Color 1
Scruples' ILLUSIONIST Brilliant Crème Highlights Crimson 4RV
2Color Step 1
- Natural Level
-
- Natural Level
Level 5
- Base Color
Scruples' TRUE INTEGRITY Opalescent Crème Colour ½ oz. Level 4 Cherry Chocolate 4 MG + ½ oz. Level 3 Neutral 3N + 1/8 oz. Red Intensifier
- Dimension Color 1
Scruples' ILLUSIONIST Brilliant Crème Highlights Crimson 4RV
3Color Step 2
- Natural Level
-
- Natural Level
Level 5
- Base Color
Scruples' TRUE INTEGRITY Opalescent Crème Colour ½ oz. Level 4 Cherry Chocolate 4 MG + ½ oz. Level 3 Neutral 3N + 1/8 oz. Red Intensifier
- Dimension Color 1
Scruples' ILLUSIONIST Brilliant Crème Highlights Crimson 4RV
4Color Step 3
- Natural Level
-
- Natural Level
Level 5
- Base Color
Scruples' TRUE INTEGRITY Opalescent Crème Colour ½ oz. Level 4 Cherry Chocolate 4 MG + ½ oz. Level 3 Neutral 3N + 1/8 oz. Red Intensifier
- Dimension Color 1
Scruples' ILLUSIONIST Brilliant Crème Highlights Crimson 4RV
5Color Step 4
- Natural Level
-
- Natural Level
Level 5
- Base Color
Scruples' TRUE INTEGRITY Opalescent Crème Colour ½ oz. Level 4 Cherry Chocolate 4 MG + ½ oz. Level 3 Neutral 3N + 1/8 oz. Red Intensifier
- Dimension Color 1
Scruples' ILLUSIONIST Brilliant Crème Highlights Crimson 4RV
6Section from top of head to top of each ear, dividing front hair from back. Comb back section into natural fall. Cut a horizontal perimeter to desired length.
- Natural Level
-
- Natural Level
Level 5
- Base Color
Scruples' TRUE INTEGRITY Opalescent Crème Colour ½ oz. Level 4 Cherry Chocolate 4 MG + ½ oz. Level 3 Neutral 3N + 1/8 oz. Red Intensifier
- Dimension Color 1
Scruples' ILLUSIONIST Brilliant Crème Highlights Crimson 4RV
7Comb side hair into natural fall and continue a horizontal design line. Repeat on the other side.
- Natural Level
-
- Natural Level
Level 5
- Base Color
Scruples' TRUE INTEGRITY Opalescent Crème Colour ½ oz. Level 4 Cherry Chocolate 4 MG + ½ oz. Level 3 Neutral 3N + 1/8 oz. Red Intensifier
- Dimension Color 1
Scruples' ILLUSIONIST Brilliant Crème Highlights Crimson 4RV
8Section a rectangle 2 inches wide from the top of head to the front hairline. Establish a guide length at the top of head pulling straight up, cut to desired length. Using a traveling guide, continue working toward the front hairline.
- Natural Level
-
- Natural Level
Level 5
- Base Color
Scruples' TRUE INTEGRITY Opalescent Crème Colour ½ oz. Level 4 Cherry Chocolate 4 MG + ½ oz. Level 3 Neutral 3N + 1/8 oz. Red Intensifier
- Dimension Color 1
Scruples' ILLUSIONIST Brilliant Crème Highlights Crimson 4RV
9Comb side hair straight up and cut to established guideline, continuing the horizontal design line traveling toward the front hairline. Repeat on the other side.
- Natural Level
-
- Natural Level
Level 5
- Base Color
Scruples' TRUE INTEGRITY Opalescent Crème Colour ½ oz. Level 4 Cherry Chocolate 4 MG + ½ oz. Level 3 Neutral 3N + 1/8 oz. Red Intensifier
- Dimension Color 1
Scruples' ILLUSIONIST Brilliant Crème Highlights Crimson 4RV
10Comb side hair straight out to the side at a 90-degree angle and cut to guide. Continue the horizontal design line traveling toward the front hairline.
- Natural Level
-
- Natural Level
Level 5
- Base Color
Scruples' TRUE INTEGRITY Opalescent Crème Colour ½ oz. Level 4 Cherry Chocolate 4 MG + ½ oz. Level 3 Neutral 3N + 1/8 oz. Red Intensifier
- Dimension Color 1
Scruples' ILLUSIONIST Brilliant Crème Highlights Crimson 4RV
11Comb back hair straight up and cut to the guideline. Using vertical subsections and the traveling guide, pivot around the back of head and cut
to the guideline. Repeat on the other side - Natural Level
-
- Natural Level
Level 5
- Base Color
Scruples' TRUE INTEGRITY Opalescent Crème Colour ½ oz. Level 4 Cherry Chocolate 4 MG + ½ oz. Level 3 Neutral 3N + 1/8 oz. Red Intensifier
- Dimension Color 1
Scruples' ILLUSIONIST Brilliant Crème Highlights Crimson 4RV
12Comb hair straight out in back and cut at a 90-degree angle to the guide, continuing around the back of head using a traveling guide, taking vertical subsections.
- Natural Level
-
- Natural Level
Level 5
- Base Color
Scruples' TRUE INTEGRITY Opalescent Crème Colour ½ oz. Level 4 Cherry Chocolate 4 MG + ½ oz. Level 3 Neutral 3N + 1/8 oz. Red Intensifier
- Dimension Color 1
Scruples' ILLUSIONIST Brilliant Crème Highlights Crimson 4RV
13Part hair to the side to create fringe. Comb fringe into natural fall, angle section and cut short to long (point A to B) to create a side swept fringe.
- Natural Level
-
- Natural Level
Level 5
- Base Color
Scruples' TRUE INTEGRITY Opalescent Crème Colour ½ oz. Level 4 Cherry Chocolate 4 MG + ½ oz. Level 3 Neutral 3N + 1/8 oz. Red Intensifier
- Dimension Color 1
Scruples' ILLUSIONIST Brilliant Crème Highlights Crimson 4RV
14Connect fringe to sides by combing hair into natural fall and slide cut with low elevation from point A to B. Once hair is dried and styled, texturize where needed.
- Natural Level
-
- Natural Level
Level 5
- Base Color
Scruples' TRUE INTEGRITY Opalescent Crème Colour ½ oz. Level 4 Cherry Chocolate 4 MG + ½ oz. Level 3 Neutral 3N + 1/8 oz. Red Intensifier
- Dimension Color 1
Scruples' ILLUSIONIST Brilliant Crème Highlights Crimson 4RV
15Finished Look
- Natural Level
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