HOW-TO STEPS

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  After cleansing with S-factor Smoothing Shampoo and Conditioner, apply S-factor Smoothing Lusterizer as a cutting lotion.

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  Take a curved diagonal section from the high recession to the top of the occipital bone on both sides of the head.

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  At the underneath, divide the front from the back with a diagonal forward section to the back of the ear. Starting at the back, work with diagonal back sections elevating to a layering level and working from short to long towards the back perimeter.

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  Continue working consistently until the curved diagonal section is reached.

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  Repeat the same technique on the opposite side.

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  In the front of the ear take a horizontal section. Working with a high elevation and using the guide from the back, continue with block layering, working from short to long towards the front perimeter. Over-direct the remaining sections from below to the stationary guide.  

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  Repeat the same technique on the opposite side.

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  Shape and detail the perimeter by freehand channel cutting.

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  Working with pivoting sections, create a 2 inch disconnection between the crown and the nape area, by distributing the hair at 90 degrees and point-cutting, increasing the length towards the crown.  

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  Continue removing weight in front of the ear, working with horizontal sections and leaving the top layers disconnected.  

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  Over-direct the front hairline back in order to maintain weight in the fringe. 

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  Repeat the same technique on the opposite side.

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  Blow-dry hair flat to the head with a Hardcore Paddle Brush.

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  Straighten hair with the Hardcore Flat Iron to smooth out the cuticle.

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  Personalize the entire cut with deep point-cutting and channeling.

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  Add movement and separation using the S-factor Creamy Molding Wax. Finish by using S-factor Vivacious Hairspray to give hold and separation.

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