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Last updated: June 15, 2017

Mosaic Part 2: Cut and Color from Farouk

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Mosaic Part 2: Cut and Color from Farouk

This resplendent cut and color combo is the second look from Farouk Systems’ Mosaic Collection, released exclusively at BTC’s 2014 Color, Cut & Style show. Mosaics is based on a new approach to sectioning and utilizes shades from the new CHI Chromashine Collection.


Who Did It:
hair
: Patrick Kalle, Maurice den Exter and Richard Jordan, Farouk Systems, Inc.
makeup: Juliette den Ouden
styling: DNA Luxury Leather Fashion
photography: Richard Monsieurs


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HOW-TO STEPS

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    Start with a side part at the left, and section a triangle from the highest point of the head to the corners of the eyebrow.

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    Section a second triangle on the left from the highest point of the head to the highest point of the ear.

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    Section a triangle on the right side above the ear matching the other side.

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    Start in the nape area in the center part with a medium graduation, positioning your fingers diagonally and sculpt with a razor parallel to your fingers.

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    Use the center guide as a stationary guideline and distribute all the hair to this point.

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    Release the section above the ear and distribute the hair perpendicularly, using the pinching technique with a razor.

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    The next triangle is distributed perpendicularly and cut with a razor parallel to the parting.

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    Mirror the pinching technique on the other side.

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    Comb the large triangle at the front in the opposite styling direction and wrap the hair around the forehead toward the sides. Use the arching technique to sculpt the fringe with the razor in a soft arching motion to the left.

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    Connect the fringe with the sides diagonally forward.

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    Connect the triangle from the crown area to the graduated nape area with a razor. Distribute the hair in vertical partings from the nape to the crown with a stationary design line.

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    Color is applied to hair that has been previously lightened using CHI Blondest Blonde, following manufacturer’s directions for desired lift.

    Section the head in seven large triangles similar to the sculpting sections. Mix 1 oz. CHI Ionic Permanent Shine Hair Color 11I + 1 inch 1N + 1 oz. CHI Ionic Color Generator 10-volume developer and apply both the CHI Chromashine Pastel Pink and Pastel Yellow.

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    Start at the triangle at the temple area and isolate a small line. Color the rest of this section with CHI Chromashine Pastel Yellow.

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    Alternate this technique in the other triangles by applying CHI Chromashine Pastel Yellow and Pastel Pink.

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    The nape area and isolated areas between the different shades are colored with 1 oz. of CHI Ionic Permanent Shine Hair Color 11I + 1 inch 1N + 1 oz. CHI Ionic Color Generator 10-volume developer.

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    Full head application demonstrates the different color placements.

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