HOW-TO STEPS

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  2 Section the hair as shown.
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  3 Take a diagonal parting and cut to the desired length.
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  4 Continue to work toward the back center of the head using the traveling guideline.
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  5 Continue to work toward the back center of the head using the traveling guideline.
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  6 Continue to work toward the back center of the head using the traveling guideline.
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  7 Continue to work toward the back center of the head using the traveling guideline.
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  8 Continue to work toward the back center of the head using the traveling guideline.
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  9 Proceed to the opposite side of the head and repeat the process. Continue to elevate each parting to avoid excess weight and bulk. Note: In the areas behind the ear and around the nape, the partings are overdirected to create extra length, weight, and an asymmetrical back area.
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  10 Proceed to the opposite side of the head and repeat the process. Continue to elevate each parting to avoid excess weight and bulk. Note: In the areas behind the ear and around the nape, the partings are overdirected to create extra length, weight, and an asymmetrical back area.
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  11 Proceed to the opposite side of the head and repeat the process. Continue to elevate each parting to avoid excess weight and bulk. Note: In the areas behind the ear and around the nape, the partings are overdirected to create extra length, weight, and an asymmetrical back area.
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  12 Proceed to the opposite side of the head and repeat the process. Continue to elevate each parting to avoid excess weight and bulk. Note: In the areas behind the ear and around the nape, the partings are overdirected to create extra length, weight, and an asymmetrical back area.
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  13 Proceed to the opposite side of the head and repeat the process. Continue to elevate each parting to avoid excess weight and bulk. Note: In the areas behind the ear and around the nape, the partings are overdirected to create extra length, weight, and an asymmetrical back area.
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  14 View of the disconnected area.
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  15 Proceed to connect the crown area to the top front hairline: Take a vertical parting and cut a length that extends from the crown into the longer front fringe area.
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  16 Proceed to connect the crown area to the top front hairline: Take a vertical parting and cut a length that extends from the crown into the longer front fringe area.
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  Continue to pivot around the head by overdirecting to the first guide. Pay close attention to the crown growth pattern. Repeat the process on the opposite side (top area). Blow dry hair smooth using a Denman brush.

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  Continue to pivot around the head by overdirecting to the first guide. Pay close attention to the crown growth pattern. Repeat the process on the opposite side (top area). Blow dry hair smooth using a Denman brush.

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  Continue to pivot around the head by overdirecting to the first guide. Pay close attention to the crown growth pattern. Repeat the process on the opposite side (top area). Blow dry hair smooth using a Denman brush.

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  20 Cut a heavy, curved fringe area. Elevate accordingly to create a beveled, curved line. Chip, elevate and lightly point cut into the external line.
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  21 Cut a heavy, curved fringe area. Elevate accordingly to create a beveled, curved line. Chip, elevate and lightly point cut into the external line.
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  22 Cut a heavy, curved fringe area. Elevate accordingly to create a beveled, curved line. Chip, elevate and lightly point cut into the external line.
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  23 Cut a heavy, curved fringe area. Elevate accordingly to create a beveled, curved line. Chip, elevate and lightly point cut into the external line.
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  24 Tilt the head slightly to further refine the outline.
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  25 Tilt the head slightly to further refine the outline.
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  26 Proceed to the opposite side. Continue the curved fringe/side area using the chipping and pointing technique.
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  27 Proceed to the opposite side. Continue the curved fringe/side area using the chipping and pointing technique.
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  28 Proceed to the opposite side. Continue the curved fringe/side area using the chipping and pointing technique.
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  29 Refine the side and nape areas on both sides by using the chipping and pointing technique. Always work with the hairline growth pattern. Determine a perimeter that creates an oval face shape.
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  30 Refine the side and nape areas on both sides by using the chipping and pointing technique. Always work with the hairline growth pattern. Determine a perimeter that creates an oval face shape.
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  31 Refine the side and nape areas on both sides by using the chipping and pointing technique. Always work with the hairline growth pattern. Determine a perimeter that creates an oval face shape.
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  32 Refine the side and nape areas on both sides by using the chipping and pointing technique. Always work with the hairline growth pattern. Determine a perimeter that creates an oval face shape.
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  33 Refine the side and nape areas on both sides by using the chipping and pointing technique. Always work with the hairline growth pattern. Determine a perimeter that creates an oval face shape.
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  34 Cross-check the internal lengths. Remove any corners by using the chipping and pointing technique. Chip into the crown area, working with the growth pattern. Re-evaluate the overall haircut after color placement and refine as necessary.
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  35 Cross-check the internal lengths. Remove any corners by using the chipping and pointing technique. Chip into the crown area, working with the growth pattern. Re-evaluate the overall haircut after color placement and refine as necessary.
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  36 who did it
  haircut and styling: Damien Carney, Joico International Artistic Director
  haircolor: Sue Pemberton, Joico International Vero K-PAK Color Artistic Director
  photography: Hama Sanders
  makeup: Walter Obal
  wardrobe: Nikko Kefalas
  website: www.joico.com