HOW-TO STEPS

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  This model’s hair has grown out from a previous cut. She’s ready for a new shape to add more manageability to her thick, wavy hair.

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  Release a vertical parting in the center nape. Project at 45°, position your fingers for a high line of inclination and sculpt parallel. Work to one side using slight diagonal-forward partings and multiple stationary design lines. Repeat on the opposite side.

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  Release a vertical parting at the center crown. Project at 90° and sculpt to create slightly shorter lengths at the top. Work toward the left converging vertical partings to the center parting project at 90°. Repeat on the right side.

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  Take a vertical parting at the back of the section. Project at 90° at the top of the parting. Slide cut from midstrand to the ends. Work to the front sculpting each parting individually. Repeat on the other side.

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  In the top left section, take a vertical parting at the back and project 90° from the bottom of the parting. Slide cut from midstrand to ends, opening and closing the shears. Work toward the front.

   

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  From the apex, converge lengths back and continue to slide cut. Repeat on the right side.

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  Release a diagonal parting at the left side of the fringe. Distribute perpendicular with low projection and sculpt parallel.

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  Converge subsequent diagonal partings to the stationary design line and sculpt.

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  Use medium-thick, back-to-back diagonal slices to alternate level 8, golden blond and lightener. Apply level 9, caramel demi-permanent color to the remaining lengths. Process, rinse, shampoo and condition prior to styling.

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  When worn to one side, the graduated fringe is accentuated…

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  …but when worn on the other side, the layers are accentuated.

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  Want more? Check out another step-by-step: Short Multi-Tonal Brunette Cut and Color from Pivot Point.

  Credits
  Artist | Robin Hain | Pivot Point International
  Makeup | Rue Dufkis | www.ruegeinc.com
  Fashion Stylist | Isaac King | kingfashion71@gmail.com
  Jewelry/Accessories | Rossi Cole | www.jewelsbyrossi.com
  Fashion Photographer | John Gress | www.johngress.com
  Senior Photographer/Videographer | David Placek