Hair Color

Edgy, Chic Brunette Shag From Scruples

November 21, 2013·1 min read

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Rich brunette locks, cropped in an eye grazing fringe from Scruples Shattered Elegance Collection. This look is hip and edgy, yet classic and chic. A modified take on a square layer shape. The asymmetrical front fringe and textured interior gives the feeling of a modern day shag. (more…)
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    Section from top of head to top of each ear, dividing front hair from back. Comb back section into natural fall. Cut a horizontal perimeter to desired length.

     

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    Comb side hair into natural fall and continue a horizontal design line. Repeat on the other side.

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    Section a rectangle 2 inches wide from the top of head to the front hairline. Establish a guide length at the top of head pulling straight up, cut to desired length. Using a traveling guide, continue working toward the front hairline.

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    Comb side hair straight up and cut to established guideline, continuing the horizontal design line traveling toward the front hairline. Repeat on the other side.

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    Comb side hair straight out to the side at a 90-degree angle and cut to guide. Continue the horizontal design line traveling toward the front hairline.

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    Comb back hair straight up and cut to the guideline. Using vertical subsections and the traveling guide, pivot around the back of head and cut
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    Comb hair straight out in back and cut at a 90-degree angle to the guide, continuing around the back of head using a traveling guide, taking vertical subsections.

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    Part hair to the side to create fringe. Comb fringe into natural fall, angle section and cut short to long (point A to B) to create a side swept fringe.

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    Connect fringe to sides by combing hair into natural fall and slide cut with low elevation from point A to B. Once hair is dried and styled, texturize where needed.

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    Finished Look