- 1Step 1 of 7
Divide the hair into six sub-sections.
- 2Step 2 of 7
Start by highlighting the back and side sections of the hair with Formula A. Leave the front hairline and mohawk out.
- 3Step 3 of 7
Highlight the entire hairline in fine, back-to-back foils. Place the foils in a diagonal-back placement.
- 4Step 4 of 7
Process the hair to desired level of lift. Rinse, shampoo and towel-dry.
- 5Step 5 of 7
Again using Formula A, highlight the mohawk section using a teasy-lite technique. Increase the depth of the backcombing across each section to create more depth and diffusion.
- 6Step 6 of 7
Root tap the regrowth area with Formula B to create a diffused color melt.
- 7Step 7 of 7
Rinse then apply the Formula C gloss toner from roots to ends letting it process for 10 minutes.. Finish by rinsing, shampooing and conditioning with Joico KBOND20 Power Masque.
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