- 1Step 1 of 9
Use Tressa LITEnUP Dual Moisturizing Powder & Irresistible Deposit-Only Color
Formula: Do back to back foils in the 4 triangle sections utilizing LITEnUP 2 scoops + 3oz. Colourage Developer 20 volume
Note: Only allow lightener to lift to an orange stage, rinse lightener and apply Irresistible formulaTop of Head: Apply to lightened triangles 1oz. 7N Irresistible Color + 1oz. Irresistible Processor
All hair outside the triangle area place: 1oz. 4G Irresistible Color + 1oz. Irresistible Processor
- 2Step 2 of 9
Top Section
Begin sectioning at the outside corner of each eye; section back to just below the crown. Next, direct top section forward and comb straight down; slightly apex the hair and cut blunt. Use the lips or chin as your guide for the length. - 3Step 3 of 9
Bottom Perimeter
Comb hair straight down and cut the perimeter blunt to desired length. Hair should be left at shoulders or just below for best results - 4Step 4 of 9
Top Sectioning
Take a zigzag parting down the middle of the head. Then take a parting across the top of the head. Where the zigzag parting and parting across the top of the head intersect, split into 4 triangular sections. Secure each section with clips. - 5Step 5 of 9
Top Triangle Sections
Make the bottom of each triangular section drop slight over the round of the head. In each triangle place 2 to 3 foil weaves. Place color on hair outside of foils. - 6Step 6 of 9
Blend Top & Bottom Sections
Blend top section to perimeter line; surface plan working from top of head to bottom perimeter line.
Note: Surface planning diminishes the disconnect from the top section and perimeter. - 7Step 7 of 9
Optional Heavy Bang
To add heavy bang, comb hair forward and cut from the outside corner of the eye
to the center of forehead. Repeat on opposite side. - 8Step 8 of 9
For a smooth look:
1. Mist with KIS Leave-In Sealing Spray
2. Apply KIS Gel/Wax to wet hair dry
3. Flat iron with KIS Thermal Protecting Hairspray
4. Apply KIS Shine Serum - 9Step 9 of 9
Styling
Tressa Organic Transitions Long Hair How-To
June 22, 2009·1 min read
If your client has long, thick hair and wants to add a little interest to her look, try this cut and color how-to from Tressa and KIS. Plenty of layering, a heavy fringe and the perfect color placement adds up to a trendy style that your client can rock all the way into fall. See the collection: Organic Transitions Subscribe to behindthechair.com “On Paper” Magazine–4 Issues Only $29.95! Next Issue: COLOR with Beth Minardi! (more…)
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