- 1Step 1 of 14
Before
- 2Step 2 of 14
Apply Whittemore House Hair Paint on the left and right hairline sections, framing the face and highlighting the features.
- 3Step 3 of 14
Lay the foundation with three triangular sections below the occipital bone, at the nape. This creates the perimeter and acts as a guide for your next steps.
- 4Step 4 of 14
- 5Step 5 of 14
Finalize the perimeter/outline of the hair, preparing the rest of the hair to be filled in.
- 6Step 6 of 14
step 3 (in process)
- 7Step 7 of 14
step 3 (in process)
- 8Step 8 of 14
Hair paint the inner sections behind the hairline, traveling with the round of the head.
- 9Step 9 of 14
To achieve this particular look, Larry and Victoria used wide panel sections. “Use your discretion and adjust according to your desired look,” they say. “Approach every head differently to achieve desired results.”
- 10Step 10 of 14
Repeat step four on the other side of the head. The application may vary from side to side. “Symmetry is important,” say Larry and Victoria, “but they need not be exactly the same.”
- 11Step 11 of 14
This step addresses a highly dense area of hair, above the occipital bone. The amount of saturation should vary based on the density of the hair and your desired effect.
- 12Step 12 of 14
Part the hair at its natural fall. Repeat application, as on all previous sections, with your desired level of saturation to achieve your desired result.
- 13Step 13 of 14
Finish painting at the crown of the head. Note: Pressure, tension and saturation varied from roots to ends within the interior, perimeter and top of the head. Separation between sections also varied throughout the head, ranging from ¾ to 1½ inches.
- 14Step 14 of 14
Finished look.
Balayage
Bold Gold Hair Painting
June 28, 2017·1 min read
Owners of Whittemore House Salon (@whittemorehousesalon) Larry Raspanti and Victoria Hunter are considered to be two of the originators of the hair painting technique. The duo has been hand-painting their clients for more than 20 years, and they now own a salon in New York city that’s frequented by models, celebrities and the who’s who of NYC. So whenever we get a chance to check out what they’re up to, we happily accept. Here, Larry and Victoria break down their signature lightening technique—achieved using their new Whittemore House Hair Paint, a natural lightening powder that strengthens and treats the hair (more…)
More to Read
