Give a simple style the wow factor - step by step

Published 14th Sep 2010 by sophieh
Give a simple style the wow factor - step by step

Add a hint of a hue to an everyday style like this asymmetric blonde bob by Alexander Dinter for La Biosthetique.

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CUT - Step One: Create a concave section at the top of the head, and cut the base length at the nape.Step Two: Use a vertical section to define the inside shape in a graduated angle.Step Three: Continue with a star-shaped section, building up weight at the back of the head. Work up to the first section and behind the ear.
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Step Four: Define the base length at the ear and minimally graduate the sides to create as much definition as possible.Step Five: Define the length at the top of the head in an elevated line. Create a new length, remaining disconnected from the bottom section of the haircut.Step Six: Blow-dry the hair straight then connect the top sections to the bottom sections using a pointing technique. Use the previous angle to overdirect the hair and retain the shape of the haircut.
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Step Seven: Section off the rectangle at the parting, ensuring it is in the middle of the section. Next, section off a further rectangle making it a little wider than the first.Step Eight: Create a star-shaped section at the back of the head around the crown.Step Nine: Apply La Biosthetique Tint & Tone 8/27 8BV light blonde beige violet with 9% 30 vol to the roots at the nape and contour.
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Step Ten: In the wide rectangle at the top of the head, work in horizontal alternate slices with woven highlight, using X-Dream Highlifting Cream + 3% 10 vol and slices with11/07 11NV extreme light natural blonde violet + 0/00 clear with 6% 20 vol. Apply 8/27 8BV light blonde beige violet with 9% 30 vol to the roots.Step Eleven: Working vertically in the narrow rectangle, apply 7/21 7BA medium beige ash blonde with 3% 10 vol to 2cm of the roots. Colour the rest of the hair with 11/07 11NV extreme light natural blonde violet with 12% 40 vol. Leave the tips untreated.Step Twelve:Repeat the previous step on the star-shaped section at the back of the head.
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Styling Straighten the hair and apply cream gloss for added definition.



About the look

Hair by: Alexander Dinter for La Biosthetique

Colour: Marc Riese

Styling: Dawn Cleis

Photographs: Pierluigi Macor and Daphne Bengoa

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Published 14th Sep 2010

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