The iconic bombshell gets reinvented for the 21st Century. All the original appeal of Marilyn Monroe is still intact, but the retro feel is updated with a modern, precise cut and style, cast in the most precious shade of blonde—pure, buttery platinum.
STEPS
Sectioning: Take a center parting that extends from the front hairline to the nape. Next, take an A-line parting from occipital to the middle of each ear. Establish perimeter length using shallow point cutting.
Beginning in the center back using a 1-inch subsection, elevate the hair at 45 degrees and cut. This will be a stationary guide for this section. Using ½-inch subsections, overdirect hair back to this stationary guide and cut. Work from center out to both sides.
Using guideline from previous section, elevate the hair at 90 degrees from the head and cut straight. Complete entire section using a traveling guideline.
Create another parting that extends along the parietal ridge. Taking a guideline from the previous section, elevate the hair at 90 degrees and cut. Working around the head, complete entire section using a traveling guideline.
On dry hair, using a guideline from back top section, direct hair forward and surface plane to blend layers. Complete entire top section.
Take a triangular parting at the front that extends from just past the high point of the head to the corner of the eyes. Freehand cut to remove weight and create a soft fringe.
Cleanse & treat hair with Vavoom Bust-Out Body Shampoo and Conditioner. Style with Vavoom Gold Heat Blow-In Volume for sexy style and natural body. Finish with Vavoom Extra-Full Freezing Spray for volume and clean-feeling workability.

Natural level Medium Blonde
Pre-lighten to pale yellow
4 scoops V-Light
4 oz. 20 Volume SoLite Creme DeveloperFormula A
darker
2 oz. Color Sync 10G
2 oz. Color Sync ActivatorFormula B
lighter
1 oz. Color Sync 10G
1 oz. Color Sync Clear
2 oz. Color Sync ActivatorSectioning: Create a parting that extends slightly below parietal ridge that comes to a point at the occipital. Subsection top area for control.
Note: Model’s hair was pre-lightened to pale yellow prior to technique.
Apply Formula A from scalp to ends in bottom section.
Apply Formula B from scalp to ends in top section. Process as directed. Rinse thoroughly. Cleanse and treat the hair.
Personalize perimeter as needed. Use angled texturizing technique to soften and remove weight.










