Hair style|How to get a unicorn look using clip-in hair extensions!

Bring some serious sparkle to your Halloween style with this quirky unicorn look! Who wants to be a gross blood-stained zombie when you can channel the magic of the rainbow right?

Whether you want to keep it cutesy � la My Little Pony or create a sexy but evil unicorn look to scare the pants off your friends, you can�t go wrong choosing these beautiful creatures as your Halloween inspo. They�re so the divas of the (mystical) animal world.

So grab your clip-in hair extensions and let the sparkle-tastic Miss Alex show you exactly how to get that gorgeous unicorn shine.

First things first, get your stuff together�

You�ll need

• Clip-in hair extensions (a three-clip and a four-clip weft for this look)
• Curling wand or iron
• Comb for sectioning and backcombing
• Hair ties and grips
• Smoothing serum
• Hairspray
• Pigmented highlighter and glitter pigment
• Eyelash glue and silver glitter
• Silver flat-backed crystals
• Unicorn headband (yep, they�re a thing - grab one online or get crafty and make your own)

Hot to trot? Let�s do this.

Conjure some curls

Get started by brushing through your natural hair so it�s nice and smooth. Then grab your curling wand and curl some random sections of hair to add some texture and volume to your mane fauxhawk. If you�re not sure how to do this, just check out our helpful how to get loose curls post and come straight back to finish your look. Don�t worry about being neat � this style is all about embracing the messy look! Curl some strands of your clip-in hair extension wefts as well so they�re ready to go.

Once you�ve finished curling, create a section of hair at the top of your head and clip it out of the way for now. Then create another section in the middle of your head and clip that out of the way too. You�re basically dividing your hair into thirds � top, middle and bottom.  

Bewitching wefts

Now it�s time to apply your wefts. Take your three-clip weft and fold it over on itself, leaving one clip free for applying it to your head. Now do the same with your four-clip weft. You might want to watch the video for this bit to see just how Alex does it�

Just clip your wefts, side by side, into the bottom section of hair, in the middle of the back of your head.

Messy mane

Next up, let�s make your mane. Release your middle section of hair and start to brush the sides of your Mohawk until they look silky smooth. Once both sides are lovely and neat, grab both the sides and one of your folded wefts together to create a high ponytail.

Repeat this with your bottom section of hair, by smoothing out the sides then creating another ponytail using the other weft.

Backcomb your ponytails gently with your comb to make them more voluminous. Then take some hair grips and grip small random sections of the ponytail onto the neat parts of your Mohawk. This will disguise the lines you created when you tied up your ponytails.

Dot small amounts of smoothing serum onto your fingers and apply it to the sleek sides of your ponytail.

Now, release your top section of hair and give it some volume by pushing against the root with your comb.

Once you have finished backcombing, just smooth over the top slightly. Take your hair grips and randomly grip your top section of hair into your mane so all of your hair is flowing down your back in one gorgeous messy tumble.

Give it a good spritz of hairspray to keep everything in place and place your unicorn headband proudly on the top of your head.

Magical make-up

So we don�t just show you how to do kick-ass hair, we�re here for you when it comes to your make-up too! To add that essential unicorn sparkle to your look, start by applying your pigmented highlighter to your cheekbones before adding your glitter pigment over the top. If you want to leave it there you can, but we reckon the more sparkle the better!

Alex also gets some eyelash glue and applies it above her cheekbones to stick on some silver glitter and silver crystals to really amp up that sparkle power.

And there you have it, a unique and in no way mane-stream (sorry) style. You�re a beautiful Halloween unicorn, girl � get out there and prance!

If you�ve got any questions or tips you�d like to share, either leave a comment below or hit us up on Twitter, Facebook or YouTube

 

Article source:
www.lushhairextensions.co.uk

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Hair style|Suicide Squad exclusive: Harley Quinn hair and makeup tutorial!

You don�t need a team of Hollywood hair stylists to create the look!

Harley Quinn. She�s the ass-kicking, baseball bat-wielding, former psychiatrist brought over to the dark side by Batman�s worst nemesis, the Joker. One of the most popular DC Comics characters, Harley Quinn is coming to a screen near you in this summer�s hottest blockbuster, Suicide Squad.

Played by the ridiculously beautiful Margot Robbie, her look is deceptively cute with funky coloured bunches, bright and mismatched eye makeup -  and a shedload of scary attitude. But you don�t need a team of Hollywood hair stylists to create this look when we�ve got the (equally gorgeous) Miss Alex on hand with a fantastic video to show you how to harness your inner supervillain � and look fabulous at the same time!

So before you begin your quest for world domination, get your stuff together!

You�ll need

• Clip-in hair extensions (Alex has gone for 20 inch extensions in shade 613)
• Curling wand or iron
• A brush
• Fine toothed comb for backcombing
• Hair ties to secure your bunches
• Hair chalks in pink and blue
• An old towel
• Pink and blue eyeshadows
• Eyeshadow brushes for applying and blending

All set? Let�s do this.

Make your bunches

First things first, get your hair extensions clipped in. If you�re new to clip-in hair extensions don�t worry, we�ve got a great video from Alex on the blog taking you through all the steps you need to follow to clip them in like a pro. Just hurry back, OK?

Once you�ve clipped in your extensions, give them a good brush through so they�re nice and smooth. Now, take your comb and trace a line up from the tip of your nose right to the crown of your head to create a perfect centre parting.

With your hair split into two sections, take the hair on your right and pull it up into a high ponytail on the side of your head to make your first bunch. You�ll want to place it a bit higher than you would think, as they�ll fall down slightly as you chalk and curl them later. Secure the bunch with a hair tie � you can go for blue and pink ones to really get into the look � and repeat the process on the other side of your head so you have two high bunches.

Using your comb, pull out some strands of hair from around the front of your face to frame it, then tuck them behind your ears for now so they�re out of the way while you chalk the hair.

Chalk it up

Grab your blue hair chalk and place a towel over one shoulder. Now, apply the blue chalk to the tips of your bunch, taking the chalk about half-way up it. You need to gently rub the chalk down the length of the hair it to make sure you get good coverage. It can help to brush out the hair occasionally as you go. This helps separate the chalk and lets you spot any bits you might have missed.  

Once you�ve finished applying your blue chalk to one bunch, take your pink chalk, move your towel over to the other shoulder, and repeat the chalking and brushing on the other bunch.

Give it some volume

Now it�s time to give your bunches a bit of extra oomph. Bring them to life by taking your curling wand and curling the ends. To do this, just wrap strands of hair around the wand, or iron, hold for a few seconds a release. Super easy. When you�ve finished curling, gently brush through the curls or separate them with your fingers.  

Now up the volume with a bit of backcombing. Take your comb and gently push up against the ends of your bunches to make them more voluminous.

Alex�s added extra

If you want to steal Harley Quinn�s whole look, you�ve got to go for the eyeshadow as well. Alex shows you how in her video and it�s a great way of really capturing the style of Harley Quinn.

First apply a light pink shade of eyeshadow on the lid of the eye on your pink side. Then apply a darker, hot pink shade into the crease of your lid.

For the other eye, apply a light blue all over the lid and then choose a darker, blue for the crease. Keep the look subtle by blending your eyeshadow well with a blending brush.  

And that�s the finished look - you might be a �baddie� but you sure are a hot one! And sometimes it�s fun to be bad, right?

If you�ve got any questions or tips you�d like to share, either leave a comment below or hit us up on Twitter, Facebook or YouTube

Article Source: www.lushhairextensions.co.uk

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Hair style|Mermaid Halloween Tutorial!

Love Halloween? Planning your costume already? Us too! 

Now that the nights are drawing in and the leaves are starting to fall, our thoughts are turning away from fun in the sun and towards all of the best things about autumn � pumpkin spice lattes, chunky knits and cosying up on the sofa � and of course, everyone�s favourite spookfest, Halloween!

If you�re bored of the usual witch and devil costumes, try something a bit different this year and go as a spooky mermaid. But this is no cutesy Disney Ariel look. Think sexy sirens on the rocks luring unsuspecting sailors to their watery end instead! Now just grab your clip-in hair extensions and follow Miss Alex�s guide to creating this show-stopping Halloween look.

First, get everything you need ready�

You�ll need

• Your clip-in hair extensions
• An old towel
• Hair chalk in a blue/green shade of your choice
• Fluffy make-up brush
• 2 Blue/green eyeshadows
• Wig cap or fishnet tights
• Blue/green lipstick
• Sectioning comb
• Curling wand or iron

Get chalking

Before you apply your clip-in hair extensions, you need to use your hair chalk to create those cool Mermaid streaks. Alex has chosen a teal shade of hair chalk but any blue/green colour would work well. Lay your extensions on an old towel, take your chalk and start slowly building up the colour.

Press your chalk onto the hair in downwards strokes, starting at the ends and working upwards. You want to make each streak a slightly different length to make it look more relaxed. Chalk all of the wefts that you will be using for this look, then set them aside while you do your mermaid make-up.

Mermaid make-up

To get Alex�s clever fish scale make-up look, you need to take your wig cap or fishnet tights and put them on your head. No, really. First pull the fishnet pattern down so it covers your forehead.

Take your fluffy brush, load it up with a darker blue-green eye shadow and dab it over the top of your forehead around your hairline. Try not to let the fishnet move as this is basically your stencil.

Next, use the lighter shimmery shade and apply this underneath the darker shade to create a gorgeous ombre effect. Gently take the fishnet off to reveal beautiful shimmery scales.

Now, pull the fishnets right over your face. You should have fishnets covering your cheeks and jaw. Use both of your shades to create the ombre effect again to contour your cheeks and jawline.

Carefully remove the fishnets and apply some blue lipstick to complete your mermaid make-up. Fish-tastic!

Stunning siren hair

Now it�s time to apply your chalked clip-in hair extensions. Brush your hair through so there are no knots, then section your hair and clip in your extensions as normal. If this is your first time, you can find out how to apply clip in hair extensions in an earlier post. We�ve got you covered ladies.

Once you have applied your extensions, take your hair chalk and simply chalk some strands of your natural hair so that it blends beautifully together with your extensions.

Then take your curling wand and add a few loose waves to give your style some volume and texture. Again, we�ve got your back with our awesome how to get loose curls post.

And it�s as easy as that - all you need is a seashell bra and a deadly singing voice and you�re ready to reel them in!. Happy Halloween!

If you�ve got any questions or tips you�d like to share, either leave a comment below or hit us up on Twitter,Facebook or YouTube

Article Source: www.lushhairextensions.co.uk

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Hair style|I Want To Try A Short Haircut But Don't Know If It Will Look Good On Me!

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Short hair can look good on anyone as long as they get the right style for them. It is important to determine your face shape before you start looking at styles because even the best hairstyles can be a disaster on the wrong face shape!

When you've had long hair for a while, you start to get bored and crave for an edgier look. Especially today, rocking a short haircut is not considered bold as it pretty much is a trending fashion statement. But before chopping off your locks, the question that often arises is � 

�Will a short haircut look good on me?�

The answer is, YES!

Short Haircuts For Your Face Shape

The question must not be whether a short hairstyle will look good on you, but rather which short hairstyle will look good on you. Depending on the shape of your face, you can answer this question yourself. A good hairstyle balances your face shape by framing your face the right way. Here is a list of face shapes and the hairstyles that suit them best.

1. Round

The length and the width of the face are nearly the same for round faces. The cheekbones are the widest part of the face, and the features are soft. If you have a round face, like Ginnifer Goodwin, you should consider pixie styles that are voluminous at the crown. You should avoid volume on the side as it will add bulk to your face, so short bobs are not a good option. Bobs with layers that add an illusion of length can be considered, unless you have curly hair in which case it is best to steer clear of this hairstyle.

2. Square

Square faces are a lot like round ones because the length and width of the face are the same in both. The difference between the two is that square faces have sharp angular features while round faces have soft ones. Softer hairstyles go well with square faces as they give the face a less harsh and more feminine look. Sleek crops with a fringe and soft asymmetrical bobs are suitable for this face shape.

3. Oval

If the length of your face is greater than the width, with a forehead that is wider than your cheekbones, it is likely that you have an oval face. In addition to this, you would most probably have a tapering jaw. Most hairstyles suit this face type, and that is why it is known as the ideal face shape. Pixies with side-swept bangs, curls, and asymmetrical bobs, and other short, choppy hairstyles look great on oval faces.

4. Oblong

Oblong faces are similar to oval ones in the sense that they're both longer than they are wide, but the difference in between the two measurements is greater in an oblong face. The widths of the brow, cheekbones, and jaw are all about the same. As opposed to a round face, pixie styles that have a lot of volume on the crown do not suit an oblong face. Curly hair and bobs that add volume to the sides balance out this face shape.

5. Heart

Ruby Rose and Reese Witherspoon are some popular celebrities with this face shape. They have broad foreheads that are perfect for heavy bangs and narrow jaws, with a prominent chin and a pronounced jawline.  This adorable face shape goes well with dynamic hairstyles that shift the attention from the jawline. The lob, and pixie cuts and bobs that incorporate fringes look good on heart-shaped faces.

6. Diamond

A diamond-shaped face is widest at the cheekbones with a narrow jaw and brow. People with this face shape have sharp, angular features. Some styles that suit oval faces suit the diamond shaped face as well. Rihanna and Nicole Kidman are celebrities who have diamond faces. Hairstyles that suit diamond faces are ones that add bulk to the chin area. Side bangs and wispy hairstyles are ideal. Cuts that add bulk to the top of the head must be avoided.

It is understandable that the thought of chopping all your hair off is met with hesitation, but if you were looking for an excuse to take the plunge, this is it. There are many different styles to choose from even if it is just from the ones that suit your face shape. Short hair does not only look great but it is also super manageable, and probably just the change that you were looking for.

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Hair style|This is a French Braid's World!

A French braid, or French plait, is a type of braided hairstyle. The hairstyle has been used for thousands of years.
It was depicted in art from early Greek, Celtic and Sung dynasty periods. It was also depicted in rock art in the Tassili n�Ajier mountain range in Algeria almost 6000 years ago. The French braid includes three sections of hair that are braided together from the crown of the head to the nape of the neck. Variations on this hairstyle include the Dutch braid and the Fishtail braid.

In the simplest form of three-strand braid, all the hair is initially divided into three sections, which are then simultaneously gathered together near the scalp. In contrast, a French braid starts with three small sections of hair near the crown of the head, which are then braided together toward the nape of the neck, gradually adding more hair to each section as it crosses in from the side into the center of the braid structure. The final result incorporates all of the hair into a smoothly woven pattern over the scalp. If the main mass of hair is initially parted into two or more sections along the scalp that are kept separate from one another, multiple French braids may be created, each in its own section. One unique feature about the French braid is that an individual can braid their own hair without the help of others. The difficulty of braiding can depend on the type of hair the individual has, some styles of hair are easier to braid then others. The length of hair also plays a role in the ability to braid; shorter hair can be more of a challenge. Bobby pins can be useful when braiding shorter hair or hair with many different layers to keep all of the hair in the French braid in place. There are many different ways of French braiding that make it unique; a person can braid at a slant, braid into a bun and only braid the bangs are just a few examples.

Compared to the simplest form of hair braid, a French braid has several practical advantages: it can restrain hair from the top of the head that is too short to reach the nape of the neck, and it spreads the weight and tension of the braid across a larger portion of the scalp. Its sleeker appearance is also sometimes viewed as more elegant and sophisticated. However, a French braid is more difficult to construct than a simple braid because of its greater complexity; when performed on one's own hair, it also requires a more prolonged elevation of the hands above the back of the head, and leaves more tangled hair along the scalp when unbraiding.

In this style of braid start on top of the head and braid it till the end of the hair. Braiding in this manner can be done with different braid types but the most popular are the classic type and the fishtail type.

History
Although called a "French braid", this hairstyle did not originate in France. In French, the hairstyle is natively called tresse africaine.

The phrase "French braid" appears in an 1871 issue of Arthur's Home Magazine, used in a piece of short fiction that describes it as a new hairstyle ("...do up your hair in that new French braid..."). However, no visual illustrations are provided for that context, making it impossible to tell whether it refers to the same hairstyle described above.

This three-strand gathered plait has been depicted in rock art in the Tassili n'Ajjer mountain range in Algeria nearly 6,000 years ago.

This hair style has also been depicted in art from the early Greek, Celtic, and Sung dynasty periods.

Variations
Variations on this hairstyle include:
Dutch braid: A Dutch braid (also called an inverted French braid or pineapple braid) is created when the three hair sections are crossed under each other, instead of over. It results in the look of a braid standing up from the rest of the hair, instead of being under the hair.

Fishtail braid: A fishtail braid resembles a French braid in its smoothly woven appearance, but divides the hair into only two sections instead of three. A small piece of each section is passed over to the other section over and over to form the braid. This style was called the "Grecian braid" in the 19th century.

Variations of this braid are also used to prepare horses' tails for showing, polo and polocrosse.
Multiple small, separate, parallel French braids are known as cornrows.

Source: wikipedia.com

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Hair style|All About Oli Slicking Technique!

A great guide by Catina Nadine Boyle!

Supplies:

These are the most important tools needed in order to make this Secret Oil Slick Color a Success!!!

A Professional Licensed Hair Cosmetologist   

Color Supply Line: Joico Intensity 

Colors: Colbolt Blue, Amethyst, Peacock Green and yellow mixed 1/2 & 1/2 

(one tube of each color is plenty)

Lightener: Joico Vero KPACK Lightening Powder

Developer/Peroxide: Joico Creme Lightener

(refer to lightening stage for proper Volume needed  20volume needed for most)

One box of ColorTrak, precut foils,

One Hair Tie,

1 foiling or rat tail comb, 

3 hair clips, 

Chemical color cape,

A color brush for Each tone,

Four plastic (non metal) color bowls,

Quantum Clarify Shampoo,

JoicoSulfate Free Shampoo and Conditioner

MoistureMist

Babyliss Pro Flat iron and hair dryer.

Cosmo Prof is a great place to start when searching for the necessary tools that are needed for the Secret Oil Slicking process

*Color Choice: 

Joico Intensities

Joico has amazing shades of bold and brilliant color. It is combined with concentrated pigments that are designed to help create endless shades with minimal fading. With the proper at home care (discussed later in the article) this shade has been lasting up to 4 months in most clients.

Color Intensity�s intermixable formula can be applied straight from the tube, or mix and mingled to your heart�s content for endless creative possibilities. Bonus benefit: no developer required!

Warnings

Avoid contact with eyes.  Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them.  Wear suitable gloves.  Keep out of reach of children.  For professional use only.

Lightener Choice:

Joico Vero Light Off-Scalp Lightening Powder contains moisture-rich crystals to protect the hair's cuticle and inner structure.

Contains K-Pak protection and moisture-rich crystals to leave hair in optimum condition

Warnings

 Avoid contact with eyes.  Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them.  Wear suitable gloves.  Keep out of reach of children.  For professional use only.

Developer/Peroxide Choice:

Veroxide

A pH-controlled gentle creme developer. Activates the exclusive K-PAK technology in VERO K-PAK for lightening formulas

Warnings

Contains hydrogen peroxide.  Avoid contact with eyes.  Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them.  Wear suitable gloves.  Keep out of reach of children.  

For professional use only.

Foil Choice:

Colortrak Pop-Up Foil 5" x 11" 500 Sheets

Silver Foil

500 sheets per box

Pre-cut, ready-to-use sheets

Pop-up dispenser box

Shampoo Choices:

Quantum Clarifying Shampoo: 

Ensures maximum performance when used prior to chemical services

Dual chelating system washes away minerals, any remaining chemicals, chlorine and hard water deposits

Oil Slicking:

If the client has Darker Hair, deeper shades are ideal for this adventure. Blending deep purples into greens and the green into a blue are great for naturally dark hair. Do to this being a secret you really dont want the shades to be too bright or show through, so placement should be kept underneath thick sections of your natural hair. Always making sure to keep the secret to yourself. Longer Length Hair Styles that can cover the secret color underneath is best for the Secret Style.

(Depending on how dark the color is, pre lightening steps may be needed. In order to acheive Brightness but  Not necessary) 

As for lighter hair you should really stick to the more lighter, opal and pastel shades in the Oil Slick Shades. Using Peachy oranges, light pinks, dull yellows and lime greens in the Joico Line would be ideal tones for  blondes. Just like the dark color placement, thick sections are needed to hide the tones. Pre lightening is not necessary for any color that may be used on dirty blonde to  lightest shades of blonde.

Sectioning:

The sectioning is going to make the uniqueness for the Secret Oil Slicking Process possible. Sectioning is an important part of the process as well due to the secret of its Non Visual/ Visual effect.

One way is to: 

Make a U-Section, starting and ending at the eyebrow line. Brush hair up into a secure hair tie then wrap into a bun, keeping this hair completely out of your way.  Then measure at least one inch down and make at least three 1x4 inch sections placing each into a hair clip for easier control of all hair. Leave a one inch section at hair line in order to keep the color a A Secret. This Is Great for the Styles that Must be pulled up.

Another way is:

Start by making a half circle section, from ear to ear. Placing top section of the hair into a bun. Leaving the entire underneath available For Secret Oil Slicking Shades. 

You can be creative with this part, make it your own...

Lightening Process:

(LIGHTENER IS NOT ALWAYS NEEDED)

*This step is only for the brightest shades wanted and expected.

Dust Free Powder such as Joico Lightener, dust free lightener would be a great choice for lightener. 

Peroxide:

This part can get a little tricky. In order to determine Volume needed there are a few things to consider: 

Are there layers of past colors that still exist. Even If the clients hair hasnt been colored in 6-12 months, there still may be color in layers of the cuticle.

If so, your hair will need a higher level of Peroxides,  30-40 volume Cream developer will be required on Natural Levels 1-3  & levels 4-7 need 10-20 Volume peroxide.

Next: Mixing the Product

First mix your bleach and peroxide. Add one level scoop (1/4 cup) of powder into bowl, pour in Cream Developer a little at a time until you reach a nice creamy consistency. Make sure the consistency is more on the thicker side. if Product Consistency is to thin add more powder.

Next: Application   

Place Chemical processing cape on client in order to keep clothing protected.

 Next, you will start the sectioning for bleach and foil placement. 

in your first section of clipped hair, take a  thin horizontal slice, thin enough so that you can see thru the hair slicing. (place extra hair back into clip) Take a sheet of foil, fold the top of foil (approximately a half inch) over the end of the rat tail/Foiling comb, Place your foil under the section. (try pressing foil gently against the head for control) and begin Bleach application. Place your brush into bleach, scoop out a small amount at a time until you get a handle on controlling the brush and bleach. Applying  product to one foil at a time per section. *MAKING SURE TO KEEP AWAY FROM SCALP.  Run the product all the way to the ends, then place second sheet of foil on top of  that section. Take another thin slice, and lay it on top of last sheet, apply bleach and  then cover with third sheet of foil.Continue this step until you reach the top of section.

  

DISCLAIMER:

Bleach MUST be kept approx 1/4 inch from scalp. 

(higher volume peroxide can create chemical burning, blisters and sometimes hair loss) 

When all application is finished apply  heat to get maximum results. 

Processing time:

Darker hair (especially previously colored) will need extra time. Timing It out to approximately 45 minutes for levels 1-4. Timing levels 5-7 approximately 30 minutes.  If you are trying to achieve extreme lighting this step may need to be repeated.

** Do Not Leave 30-40 vol bleach on you hair for any longer than 45 min. **

Heat Application/Processing time

There are two separate ways to add heat to foils, most common in salon choice is underneath a hooded dryer and the heating temperature for this step should be medium heat. Also, a hand held Hair dryer always works in this step. If you have the narrow nozzle attachment that usually comes with the dryer, now would be a great time to attach it, if you don't its fine. 

By adding the attachment helps with applying direct heat.

Place your hair dryer approx 10inches away from foils, making sure heat from dryer is aiming directly at foils, turn on low to medium heat. 

Both methods work for accelerating and processing the lightener.

The level of lightness will be determined by the expected color of achievement. the lighter you take the hair, the brighter the tone.

Rinsing:

After you have reached the desired level, (orange to pale blonde) gently removed each foil. if you have placed the foil as straight a possible they should slide off nicely.  rinse with warm water, (still leaving hair in bun at top of head)  i personally feel that using Quantum clarifying shampoo is best, it helps remove any left over color/product. Wash Hair Twice. Towel Dry. 

Drying Prep

Next condition with a Hydrating Mist, this leave in conditioner will help achieve more slip and control, while evening out the porosity. Start detangling from the bottom of the hair strand and working your way up.

How to Dry The Hair

As you dry the hair make sure the heat is at medium temperature. aiming dryer in a downward angle. 

Secret Oil Slicking Color Application

Let The fun begin!!!! 

By now you should know what shades you want for this step. 

Once again taking the same thin see through sections in step three.

Start by taking diagonal sections, this will give you a more custom look.  

(fold foil over comb and both under thin section of hair) 

Use a darker shade at top working it into a lighter/brighter shade and back to a darker tone. Since this application is for oil slicking, you can totally use your imagination!  When applying the shades make sure to over lap the color approx a half inch into next shade. 

EXAMPLE:

You will divide the length of hair into thirds. Start the application by applying Amethyst  to the top section working it down one third of the way,

then apply Colbolt Blue to the middle section, and then Peacock Green/Yellow mixture  to the ends. over lap the shades where they meet at least one inch into the next.

*Each thin section you take will need to be Foiled Separately. 

(One piece of foil underneath each thin section of hair and one piece of foil a top of the just applied color. Repeat this step for every slice via every section)

Process: 

Place the  client under a hooded dryer for approximately 20 to 30 minutes. Then remove the client from the dryer and then let them cool down for another 10 minutes. The heat from the dryer will allow the cuticle layer to open and the color to seep under this layer

And then allowing The cuticle to reseal during to cooling process. 

Rinsing:

Still leaving hair in bun atop of head. Pull foils out one by one. 

Work color into the hair using gloves. Rinse hair with COLD WATER.

(washing with hot water will open up the cuticle layer, and wash away all your hard work. 

(COLD WATER IS A MUST)

This as well helps with the longevity of color. Wash with Joico Sulfate Free shampoo, rinse towel dry and Spray again with Hydrating mist.

Blow dry and Style: 

Dryer should always be on a medium heat. Aiming In a downward direction. Style with your favorite styling tools. always using medium heat on any style. 

AFTER SALON CARE:

This is also a very important part of the color service and Any Chemical Service.

Make sure to purchase a Sulfate Free Shampoo Conditioner and Styling Products. 

(DO NOT USE ANY TYPE OF CLARIFY PRODUCTS,this will STRIP all chemicals applied)

Wash and Condition hair in cold water.

(ALWAYS WASH WITH COLD WATER FOR LONGEVITY)

(Hot water will open the cuticle and allow chemicals to escape) 

Towel dry. Spray Leave in conditioner. Brush hair starting at bottom and working your way up.  Apply Favorite styling Products of choice. Blow dry on medium heat. Iron style by choice.

DISCLAIMER

Always be sure to check the porosity and strengths of the hair BEFORE the Pre-lightening Stage.

Catina Nadine Boyle

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