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Before
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Subdivide the hair from the apex of the head to behind the ear. Beginning on the left side, take horizontal partings from 1 inch above the ear. Weave or slice (depending on client’s hair density and texture) and apply Formula A.
Continue working up the head in the same manner to just below the client’s natural part. Remember to incorporate the hair at the client’s front hairline as the sections move above the parietal ridge.
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Repeat on the opposite side.
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Proceed to the back of the head. Take a slight diagonal parting just below the crown. Continue working up the head in the same manner: 1-inch partings (approximately three to four foils) with Formula A.
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Begin the base color application below the crown (below the bottom foil) and divide the back of the head into two sections. Start at the nape and take two horizontal partings, then apply Formula B to new growth (feather slightly into the midshaft where needed). Repeat on the opposite side.
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Continue the base color application in the crown area to the new growth between the foils.
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Move to the right front section. Continue the base color application between the foils, working from the bottom of the section to the top. Repeat on the opposite side.
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Returning to the nape, take horizontal partings and apply Formulas C and D in varying patterns, depending on desired depth and dimension. For example, you can alternate or split the strand and apply both formulas on a single section.
Pro Tip: Leaving sections of hair or strategic ends uncovered creates an additional aspect of dimension.
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Process for 20 minutes after the final balayage section is applied. Rinse, shampoo with Joico K-PAK Color Therapy, then rinse again. Thoroughly towel-dry the hair, then apply Formula E. Process for 20 minutes. Then, rinse thoroughly, apply Cuticle Sealer for 5 minutes, and shampoo and condition with K-PAK Color Therapy.
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Finished Look
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