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counterpoint

In this look from Alfaparf’s ‘70s Collection, cool, elegant

blonde is offset by a darker, face-framing shade for a chic

color pop. Using a variety of pale shades, the coloring

technique creates a delicate play of light. The provocative

style juxtaposes smooth fi nger waves with expanded,

teased volume.

cut 1. Create a trapezoid starting from ¾ out of the right eyebrow to ¾

out of the left eyebrow and continue up to the crown (panel A).

2. Starting at the base of the trapezoid near the crown, create a

triangle with the point facing down (panel B) and then trace a

straight line to about 1/3 inch behind the ear, creating the C

panels.

3. Trace a line that runs parallel to the shoulders, beginning from

section B and extending above the ear to create the D panels.

The rest of the hair is panel E.

4. In panel E defi ne the perimeter length below the shoulders and

bring all the hair to this length forming a round shape. Work to

each side, directing all hair to the original guideline.

5. In panel C, create a concave shape and bring all hair to the

central guideline.

6 In panel D, create diagonal sections, bringing them to the

guideline created in section E to form a concave shape.

7. Divide panel B into two parts and connect them to the remaining

section of the perimeter via a concave shape.

8. Divide panel A into two sections. Cut creating a concave shape,

until the hair meets the side perimeter of C (fi g. 8).

9. Texturize strands with an open-blade technique and lightly tousle

the hair. Set and defi ne waves with Semi di Lino Diamante Illuminating Strong Mousse and Semi di Lino Diamante Illuminating Hairspray.

colorNatural Level: 7

1. Create triangle A with the top pointing toward the base of the

skull in the center of the back of the head. Using triangle A as a

base, create two B triangles, points down and behind the ear.

2. To the sides of the B triangles, create two trapezoids.

3. Back section view.

4. Within panel A, create 1/3 inch sections. Alternate applications of

Formula C and Formula A, leaving sections of uncolored hair in

between.

5. Repeat in panels B and C.

6. Apply Formula B to remaining hair and brighten highlights with

Formula D.

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ALFAPARF color formulas

formula a: Equipment Supermeches+ No Ammonia + Oxid’o Peroxide

formula b: 1 part Color Wear 8.12 + 2 parts Color Wear Activator

formula c1: 1 part Color Wear 7.14 + 2 parts Color Wear Activator

formula c2: 1 part Color Wear 10.1 + 2 parts Color Wear Activator

who did it

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hair and haircolor: Gabrio Staff @Architects of Design

photography: Diego Diaz

products: Alfaparf Milano

website: alfaparfeduc.com

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