The iconic bombshell gets reinvented for the 21st Century. All the original appeal of Marilyn Monroe is still intact, but the retro feel is updated with a modern, precise cut and style, cast in the most precious shade of blonde—pure, buttery platinum. Style your look with Vavoom Gold Heat styling products. (more…)
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Sectioning: Take a center parting that extends from the front hairline to the nape. Next, take an A-line parting from occipital to the middle of each ear. Establish perimeter length using shallow point cutting. - 2Step 2 of 12
Beginning in the center back using a 1-inch subsection, elevate the hair at 45 degrees and cut. This will be a stationary guide for this section. Using ½-inch subsections, overdirect hair back to this stationary guide and cut. Work from center out to both sides. - 3Step 3 of 12
Using guideline from previous section, elevate the hair at 90 degrees from the head and cut straight. Complete entire section using a traveling guideline. - 4Step 4 of 12
Create another parting that extends along the parietal ridge. Taking a guideline from the previous section, elevate the hair at 90 degrees and cut. Working around the head, complete entire section using a traveling guideline. - 5Step 5 of 12
On dry hair, using a guideline from back top section, direct hair forward and surface plane to blend layers. Complete entire top section. - 6Step 6 of 12
Take a triangular parting at the front that extends from just past the high point of the head to the corner of the eyes. Freehand cut to remove weight and create a soft fringe. - 7Step 7 of 12
Cleanse & treat hair with Vavoom Bust-Out Body Shampoo and Conditioner. Style with Vavoom Gold Heat Blow-In Volume for sexy style and natural body. Finish with Vavoom Extra-Full Freezing Spray for volume and clean-feeling workability.
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Natural level Medium Blonde
Pre-lighten to pale yellow
4 scoops V-Light
4 oz. 20 Volume SoLite Creme DeveloperFormula A
darker
2 oz. Color Sync 10G
2 oz. Color Sync ActivatorFormula B
lighter
1 oz. Color Sync 10G
1 oz. Color Sync Clear
2 oz. Color Sync ActivatorSectioning: Create a parting that extends slightly below parietal ridge that comes to a point at the occipital. Subsection top area for control.
Note: Model’s hair was pre-lightened to pale yellow prior to technique. - 9Step 9 of 12
Apply Formula A from scalp to ends in bottom section. - 10Step 10 of 12
Apply Formula B from scalp to ends in top section. Process as directed. Rinse thoroughly. Cleanse and treat the hair. - 11Step 11 of 12
Personalize perimeter as needed. Use angled texturizing technique to soften and remove weight. - 12Step 12 of 12
