HOW-TO STEPS

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  Before. 

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  Before. 

  Pro Tip Before Starting: For a “painted” outcome, Tucker suggests creating peaks and valleys (or highs and lows) with the tape-ins by using both the hairtalk® rooted extensions and the Colormelts in the same row (shown in the photo below). Keep this in mind throughout the application!

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  Start applying the first row of extensions approximately 1 to 1½ inches above the nape—apply the hairtalk® Petites Plus color 25/4R with 6/24 Colormelts underneath for the peak and the hairtalk® Originals color 5/23 Colormelts with color 25 underneath for the valley.

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  To create the most natural outcome, use a bricklay pattern when placing the extensions and alternate colors. In the next row, use hairtalk® Originals color 4/8 Colormelts with color 25 underneath for the valley and hairtalk® Petites Plus color 25/4R with color 23 underneath for the peak.

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  Continue working up the head, alternating placement and color.

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  Once reaching the hairline behind the ears, use hairtalk® Mini Plus color 23/6R with color 23 underneath. The Minis are 0.4 inches wide—making them almost totally undetectable when working in tough spots or when trying to create face-framing money pieces. 

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  Once reaching the crown, move to each side of the head. Use the Mini Plus 23/6R with color 23 underneath for the peak and the Petite 6/24 Colormelts with color 4/8 Colormelts underneath for the valley.

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  Next, blend the extensions with the client’s hair by framing the face. Add soft/feathered layers from the client’s top layer to the top row of the extensions, and diffuse any heaviness from the client’s natural hair by texturizing the ends at a 45-degree angle (this avoids cutting any length from the hair).

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  The finished highlight created with the tape-ins!

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  Finished look.

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  Finished look.