HOW-TO STEPS

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  Base Shade: 5N

  Formulas: (adapt amount according to need)

  Formula a): 40 ml Elumen NB@ 4 + 5 ml Elumen Gn@ all + 2,5 ml Elumen NA@ 2
  Formula b): 35 ml Topchic Lotion 6% (20 vol.) + 1 level scoop Oxycur Platin Dust-Free
  Formula c): 35 ml Elumen NG@ 6 + 5 ml Elumen Gn@ all

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  Sectioning:
  Place a diamond, section 3, asymmetrically to the natural parting at the front corner.
   
  Sub-section into 4 narrow rectangles on each edge (sections 2a–2d). The rest of the hair is section 1. 

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  First Application:

  Section 1: Apply formula a) Elumen NB@ 4 + Gn@ all + NA@ 2 to the underlay.

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  First Application:

  Sections 2a –2d: Apply formula b) Oxycur Platin to mid-lengths and ends, feathering to blend root area which are left natural to create the Free-Hand-Diffusion-Technique.

  Roots	virgin	virgin	virgin	virgin	virgin	virgin
  Mids to ends	b	b	b	b	b	b

   

   

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  First Application:

  Section 3: Apply formula a) Elumen NB@ 4 + Gn@ all + NA@ 2 to section 3.

  Step 3:

  Processing:
  After 30 mins. shampoo, towel dry thoroughly and apply Elumen Prepare.

  Step 4:
  Power-dry with blow-dryer.

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  Second Application:
  
  Sections 1–3: Apply formula c) Elumen NG@ 6 + Gn@ all from roots to ends. Process for 20 mins. with heat.

  Shampoo and apply Elumen Lock for 5 mins. Rinse and condition with appropriate Elumen products.

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  Place vertical guide in center back:
  Starting in section 2 pull the hair away slightly at occipital area.

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  Step 4:
  Texturize the back of the head working back to front structure the style.

  Step 5:
  Check weight distribution:
  Blow-dry the top to check.

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  Determine the length at the front:
  Pull down with comb and slight tension and point-cut.

  Connect the front and side to mid-ear level.

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  Shatter the back area:
  Deep-point-cut to reduce weight, create swinging movement and soft, shattered edges.

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  Step 2B:
  Travel guide around the head.

  Step 3:
  Check weight distribution:
  Blow-dry to check.

  Clean up:
  Trim the perimeter hairline areas.

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  Sectioning:
  Place sections 1 & 2 as shown.