HOW-TO STEPS

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  Hair Condition: Good/Normal
  Hair Type: Straight
  Hair Texture: Normal to medium
  Initial/Natural Haircolor: 6/0
  Hair Length: Below Shoulder
  Color Technique: Cosmic Zigzag

  Formulas:
  A) Koleston Perfect® Special Blonde – shade 12/7, mixing ration 1:2 with Koleston Prefect Crème Developer 40 Vol. (12%)
  B) Blondor® Lightening Powder – mizing ration 1:1.5 with Koleston Perfect Crème Developer 20 Vol. (6%)
  C) Koleston Perfect – shade 6/7, mixing ratio 1:1 with Koleston Perfect Crème Developer 20 Vol. (6%)

  Formula A: gold foils, warm color
  Formula B: blue foils, cool color
  Formula C: all remaining hair

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  • Starting at the nape of the neck, take diagonal zigzag sections working left to right around the curvature of the head.
  • Work from narrow to wide points.
  • Use the zigzag technique around the sides toward the hairline and across the top of the head, leaving an arc section to enhance the fringe area.
  • Create five sections in total.
  

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  • Starting at the nape, take vertical slices, working left to right.
  • Apply Formula A (for first slice).
  • Apply Formula B (for second slice). Continue alternating throughout technique.
  • For the second section, work right to left to create a harmonious contrast of color placement.
  • Apply Formula C to all remaining hair.
  

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  • Continue contrast slicing through sections, folding foils at narrow points of section into triangles to ensure seamless finish.
  • Work until only fringe arc is remaining.
  • Depending on the haircut, choose which directions to slice the fringe.

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  The Benefits of the Cosmic Zigzag Technique
  • Zigzag placement maximizes the interplay of cool and warm color choices.
  • The vertical arrangement maximizes desirable “ribbon effect,” giving maximum clarity to color placement.
  • The technique offers commercial viability, from a trendy and extremely effective alternative to classic full-head highlighting techniques.
  • Cosmic Zigzag can also be used for partial sections to customize the look.