The inspiration for the Manhattan Collection by Suzie McGill of Rainbow Room International, Scottish Hairdresser of the Year Finalist 2006, came from a recent trip to New York... people watching, looking at different fashions and trends. Mixing the classic with contemporary throughout the decade.
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STEPS
Hair cut:
Starting at the back, take pie sections at 45 degrees angle work symmetrically, over directing sides into the guideline at the back. Scooping arch shaped fringe at the front.Colouring:
Working on deep segment shapes through crown using rich violet tones to create beautiful shine working in between with semi-permanent colour 3.0 to enhance shadows.Styling:
Hair was blow dried through the crown area to provide added lift and volume, hair at the end was straightened for a glossy and shiny finish.Products used for colouring:
Schwarzkopf Igora Royal. 4.99 segments through top. 3.0 Vibrance using 1.9 lotion.Products used for styling:
TIGI S-factor Dream Drops to leave hair smooth and glossy, Chic Shine to provide great hold with a sleek finish.
Hair cut:
Cutting in a graduated bob shape texturizing with razor to create movement. From temple to temple cutting short exaggerated fringe.Colouring:
Working in spiral technique starting from crown using foil back to back to create tones and shadow.Styling:
Finger drying through back to create volume and straightening through front.Products used for colouring:
3.0, 5.7, 6.87, 5.0 Igora Royale, SchwarzkopfProducts used for styling:
TIGI S-factor Chic Shine to provide great hold, finishing with Creamy Moulding Wax for texture and shine.
Hair cut:
Starting at crown pulling up 90 degress to create shorter layers. Using elevated layers to leave as much length as possible. Texturizing through using flick technique for texture.Colouring:
Working back to back with foil using similar tones to create depth and textureStyling:
Setting crown with barrel curl technique then twist curling through hair to add separation.Products used for colouring:
6.65, 8.65, 7.57, 5.5 Igora Royale, Schwarzkopf.Products used for styling:
TIGI S-factor Surreal Straightening XXL Ceramic Brush to create volume, Chic Shine to provide great hold with a sleek finish and Dream Drops to leave hair smooth and glossy.
Hair cut:
Taking triangular sections of hair through the crown pulling all hair from the parietal bone to meet short section. Then texture through remaining length with razor to create soft texture.Colouring:
Working through haircut taking random sections to create shadow, 2 shades lighter that natural colour. Washing through the rest with clear colour wash for healthy shine.
Styling:
Twist hair around finger to create a tousled look. Then using a diffuser to slowly and gently dry.Products used for colouring:
8.65 and 9.5 Igora Royal Schwarzkopf (9%) for random slices and Vibrace 0.40 with 1.9 lotion for shine.Products used for styling:
TIGI S-factor Dream Dropsto leave hair smooth and glossy, Creamy Moulding Wax to create soft movement with hold and shine.
