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Solid Form From Farouk Systems Tool Box

July 14, 2009·1 min read

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Farouk Systems Group is proud to present the Solid Form Step-by-Step from their revolutionary educational book/DVD program Tool Box.  With precise sculpting and embracing the hair’s maximum weight, Solid Form transforms hair into a strong, square shape giving your client several styling options.  By utilizing this scientific approach to hair cutting, you’ll take your career from hairdresser to sculptor as you expand your expertise and skills to a transforming new level.  See the video Step-by-Step from Tool Box for FREE!   Subscribe to behindthechair.com “On Paper” Magazine–4 Issues Only $29.95!  Next Issue: COLOR with Beth Minardi!   (more…)
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    Divide the hair into 4 sections.
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    From the highest point of the head/highest point of the ear.
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    Release the contour line with a horizontal parting.
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    Position your comb and shears parallel to the parting at the natural fall without tension.
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    Start sculpting in the middle of the nape towards the sides.  Keep the head straight up and sculpt following the natural fall.
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    Continue working along the horizontal line while following the curve of the head.
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    To create an inactivated texture, position your shears parallel to the ground.
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    Working from the widest part of the section, you control this section between the fingers.
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    Use your previous sculpting line as your guide.
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    Use the tip of your shears to avoid applying pressure above the ear.
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    Control the first section in the natural fall by using comb control.
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    Working from the widest part of the section you control this section between your fingers.
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    Comb the hair in the natural fall distribution and cut a horizontal line.
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    Repeat the same technique on the other side of the head.
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    Use the fine-toothed side of the comb for a nice and even distribution.
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    Here the fringe is sectioned horizontally.  Use the comb control technique to create the formline.
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    Continue sculpting to the corner of the eyebrow.
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    Repeat the same technique on the other side of the head.
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