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Last updated: April 22, 2009

Joico’s “Alison” Minimum/Maximum Color How-To

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Joico’s “Alison” Minimum/Maximum Color How-To

From the latest Joico 2009 Minimum/Maximum Collection—a collection created to give clients the opportunity for a little “variety” in their daily routine— Joico Vero K-PAK International Artistic Director Sue Pemberton shows you how you can turn a bored blonde into an “Alison” in less than 8 steps!


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HOW-TO STEPS

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    Before: Model has natural level 9 light blonde hair.

    Color Technique Formulas:
    Formula 1:  VeroLight with 10 Volume (3%) Veroxide (Gold foil)
    Formula 2:  Vero K-PAK Color HLB with double 40 Volume (12%) Veroxide (Copper foil)
    Formula 3:  Vero K-PAK Color ½ INV + ½ TPB with 10 Volume (3%) Veroxide (Purple foil)

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    Step 1:  Starting at the crown area and working toward the fringe in the longer area at the top parting take a vertical-diagonal slice parting and apply Formula 1 1/8-inch from the scalp area through the midshaft to the ends.

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    Step 2:  Continuing in the same direction, take five back-to-back vertical-diagonal slice partings and apply: Formula 2, Formula 3, Formula 4, Formula 2 and Formula 1.

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    Step 3: Proceed to the side area just above the ear.  Working toward the nape area, take three back-to-back vertical-diagonal slice partings and apply: Formula 1, Formula 2 and Formula 3. On the third slice parting, begin staggering down the head toward the nape area so that the foils create a vertical angle.

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    Step 4:  Continuing in the same direction take three back-to- back vertical-diagonal slice partings and apply: Formula 4, Formula 2 and Formula 1.

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    Step 5:  Proceed to the top parting on the opposite side. Working toward the fringe area, take two back-to- back horizontal-diagonal slice partings and apply Formula 3 and Formula 4.

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    Step 6:  Continuing in the same direction, leave parting of hair unfoiled, then take a horizontal-diagonal slice parting and apply Formula 2. Proceed to the side area just above the ear, take a vertical-diagonal slice parting and apply Formula 1.

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    Step 7a: Working toward the back, take five vertical diagonal slice partings and apply: Formula 2, Formula 3, Formula 4, Formula 2 and Formula 1. Proceed to the fringe area below the parting that was foiled earlier, leave a slice of hair unfoiled, then take a diagonal slice parting and apply Formula 2.

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    Step 7b: Process for 45 minutes, rinse. Apply K-PAK Shampoo, rinse. Apply K-PAK Cuticle Sealer for 5 minutes, rinse. Apply K-PAK Intense Hydrator for 5 minutes, rinse. Style hair with appropriate Joico styling products.

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