Hair Color

Ombré With Extensions From Great Lengths

July 8, 2013·1 min read

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Many folks think that extensions are meant to beef up locks with long, luscious strands…and that’s the end of the story. Not so fast. These multi-tasking little marvels can be called upon to perform a wide variety of services, including adding out-of-the-box color and texture to a dramatic crop, like the one you see here. In this case, discover how Great Lengths’ “Ombré” shades are used to create a style that’s both edgy and decidedly elegant!   who did it: hair: Mario Gutmann, Artistic Director, Great Lengths Germany website: greatlengthsusa.com   (more…)
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    Products
    Great Lengths Ombre #61/#59 on tips
    Great Lengths Ombre #09/#71 on tips
    Use eight-inch lengths/total of 20-22 fine bond strands

    1. Create a v-shaped section just behind the hairline, to the left of the natural part. Apply strands using the Great Lengths Ultrasonic 5000 method with flat bond attachment formations.

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    2. Create a u-shaped section at the top of the head and crop all sections below the parting using a scissorover-comb technique.

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    3. Release the top section and create a soft edge using a downward slicing technique.

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    4. Continue around the head in this manner to determine the outer edge guide length.

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    5. Use an upward slicing technique to support the top section and blend the top and undercut sections.

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    6. Continue cutting the entire u-shape section in this manner.

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    7. Using a point-cut technique, cut the fringe section to the desired length.

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