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Last updated: May 30, 2017

Matrix Vavoom “Blonde Bombshell” Step-by-Step

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1 Sectioning: Take a center parting that extends from the front hairline to the nape. Next, take an A-line parting from occipital to the middle of each ear.  Establish perimeter length using shallow point cutting.
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2 Beginning in the center back using a 1-inch subsection, elevate the hair at 45 degrees and cut. This will be a stationary guide for this section. Using ½-inch subsections, overdirect hair back to this stationary guide and cut.  Work from center out to both sides.
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3 Using guideline from previous section, elevate the hair at 90 degrees from the head and cut straight. Complete entire section using a traveling guideline.
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4 Create another parting that extends along the parietal ridge. Taking a guideline from the previous section, elevate the hair at 90 degrees and cut. Working around the head, complete entire section using a traveling guideline.
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5 On dry hair, using a guideline from back top section, direct hair forward and surface plane to blend layers.  Complete entire top section.
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6 Take a triangular parting at the front that extends from just past the high point of the head to the corner of the eyes. Freehand cut to remove weight and create a soft fringe.
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Cleanse & treat hair with Vavoom Bust-Out Body Shampoo and Conditioner.  Style with Vavoom Gold Heat Blow-In Volume for sexy style and natural body.  Finish with Vavoom Extra-Full Freezing Spray for volume and clean-feeling workability.

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Natural level Medium Blonde
Pre-lighten to pale yellow
4 scoops V-Light
4 oz. 20 Volume SoLite Creme Developer

Formula A
darker
2 oz. Color Sync 10G
2 oz. Color Sync Activator

Formula B
lighter
1 oz. Color Sync 10G
1 oz. Color Sync Clear
2 oz. Color Sync Activator

Sectioning: Create a parting that extends slightly below parietal ridge that comes to a point at the occipital. Subsection top area for control.
Note: Model’s hair was pre-lightened to pale yellow prior to technique.

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9 Apply Formula A from scalp to ends in bottom section.
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10 Apply Formula B from scalp to ends in top section. Process as directed. Rinse thoroughly. Cleanse and treat the hair.
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11 Personalize perimeter as needed. Use angled texturizing technique to soften and remove weight.
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Matrix Vavoom “Blonde Bombshell” Step-by-Step

The iconic bombshell gets reinvented for the 21st Century. All the original appeal of Marilyn Monroe is still intact, but the retro feel is updated with a modern, precise cut and style, cast in the most precious shade of blonde—pure, buttery platinum.


Style your look with Vavoom Gold Heat styling products.

HOW-TO STEPS

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    1

    Sectioning: Take a center parting that extends from the front hairline to the nape. Next, take an A-line parting from occipital to the middle of each ear.  Establish perimeter length using shallow point cutting.

  • close formula
    2

    Beginning in the center back using a 1-inch subsection, elevate the hair at 45 degrees and cut. This will be a stationary guide for this section. Using ½-inch subsections, overdirect hair back to this stationary guide and cut.  Work from center out to both sides.

  • close formula
    3

    Using guideline from previous section, elevate the hair at 90 degrees from the head and cut straight. Complete entire section using a traveling guideline.

  • close formula
    4

    Create another parting that extends along the parietal ridge. Taking a guideline from the previous section, elevate the hair at 90 degrees and cut. Working around the head, complete entire section using a traveling guideline.

  • close formula
    5

    On dry hair, using a guideline from back top section, direct hair forward and surface plane to blend layers.  Complete entire top section.

  • close formula
    6

    Take a triangular parting at the front that extends from just past the high point of the head to the corner of the eyes. Freehand cut to remove weight and create a soft fringe.

  • close formula
    7

    Cleanse & treat hair with Vavoom Bust-Out Body Shampoo and Conditioner.  Style with Vavoom Gold Heat Blow-In Volume for sexy style and natural body.  Finish with Vavoom Extra-Full Freezing Spray for volume and clean-feeling workability.

  • close formula
    8

    Natural level Medium Blonde
    Pre-lighten to pale yellow
    4 scoops V-Light
    4 oz. 20 Volume SoLite Creme Developer

    Formula A
    darker
    2 oz. Color Sync 10G
    2 oz. Color Sync Activator

    Formula B
    lighter
    1 oz. Color Sync 10G
    1 oz. Color Sync Clear
    2 oz. Color Sync Activator

    Sectioning: Create a parting that extends slightly below parietal ridge that comes to a point at the occipital. Subsection top area for control.
    Note: Model’s hair was pre-lightened to pale yellow prior to technique.

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    9

    Apply Formula A from scalp to ends in bottom section.

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    10

    Apply Formula B from scalp to ends in top section. Process as directed. Rinse thoroughly. Cleanse and treat the hair.

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    11

    Personalize perimeter as needed. Use angled texturizing technique to soften and remove weight.

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    12

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