After “Off Campus” premiered, actress Mika Abdalla’s heavily layered shag quickly became one of the internet’s most requested haircuts. In our recent interview, hairstylist Marisa Mitchell (@marisacuts) broke down the architecture behind “The Allie”—the heavily layered shag that’s drawing comparisons to this generation’s Rachel. Read the full interview with expert cutting tips. Now, Mika’s colorist, Madison Alexis (@itsmadisonalexis), is sharing how she created the dimensional brunette that gives the cut its movement, making every curl, layer and face frame stand out. “We really wanted the color to enhance her haircut and the texture that her natural curls give,” said Madison. (more…)
Steps
- Apply a full highlight with tip-outs using Formula A. Process for approximately 35 minutes, then rinse.
- Apply Formula B as a lowlight where needed.
- Once the highlights are pulled, shift the base slightly to add richness and warmth using Formula C. Process for 20 minutes, brushing through the roots throughout processing to melt the highlights. Rinse.
- Apply Formula D as an overall gloss. Process for 15 minutes, then rinse and style as desired.
