Blue Steel Cut and Color From Farouk Systems

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Short Courses

1:05:44

The Bixie

Master the bob/pixie hybrid with pro tips from Briana Cisneros, the Bixie Queen.

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1:28:01

Razor Cutting Techniques

Learn razor-cutting mastery from industry legend Robert Cromeans, JPMS Global Artistic and Business Director.

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1:34:09

The Versatile Textured Cut

Create both shape and volume in textured haircuts with texture expert and #ONESHOT Winner Kara Williams.

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1:36:09

The Textured Pixie

Master the art of textured pixie cuts with award-winning artist Matt Swinney's diverse cutting techniques and tips.

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1:30:32

Cutting & Styling A Curly Pixie

Celebrity stylist Greg Gilmore reveals his exclusive technique for creating trendy pixie cuts that showcase your client's natural curls.

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1:17:46

Short Layered Haircut

Master elevated haircutting with Richard Mannah and learn the four key ingredients for success.

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1:32:31

Precision Razor Cutting

Unlock razor-cutting secrets with educator Nick Arrojo, founder of ARROJO NYC Salons, Product Line & School.

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19:52

TONI&GUY: Future Foundations – The Vertical Graduation Cut

The Vertical Graduation technique creates shape and texture through the interior and graduated softness around the perimeter.

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Blue Steel—no, not Zoolander's signature pose—we're talking about the haute, icy look from Farouk's Beauty Clash Collection. An androgynous, stand-out take on the pixie trend, this look is perfect for the client who wants the best of both worlds—a style and color that can go from polished to street-chic in seconds.

STEPS

In the center nape area perform a horizontal scissors-over-comb technique to establish the length. Move the comb horizontally as you work up the head.
Connect the sides with the back by positioning the comb parallel to the curved parting.
Create a clean contour line around the ear with the tip of the scissors. Avoid the sideburn.
Distribute the top of the interior in a perpendicular fashion and allow it to disconnect from the sides.
Create a short, uniform length in the crown area with a razor-overcomb technique. Distribute the hair towards the crown and slice the ends for a short, soft texture.
Point-cut the fringe in horizontal sections.
CHI color formulas
formula a: 40g CHI Blondest Blonde + 10g CHI Infra Highlift BB 1:1 + 20-volume CHI Color Generator
formula b: 20g CHI Ionic Permanent Shine Hair Color 10B + 4g CHI Ionic Permanent Shine Hair Color Blue Additive 1:1 + 10-volume CHI Color Generator.

Lift all strands to light blonde with Formula A. Process, remove and dry the hair.
Apply Formula B to the back and sides, concentrating the color at the roots for a “regrowth” effect.
Use the tips of the tint brush to feather the color out through the ends for a lighter effect.
Finished look.