Clients will sparkle when you offer up this diamond-shaped silhouette, formed and boosted with large, firm curls. Vertical coils are created by feeding strands through a flat iron, and then separated with fingers to produce an explosion of texture. For optional drama, tuck lengths into the nape for a “faux bob” effect. Shimmer, shimmer!
who did it:
hair: UNITE Artistic Team
model: Emily Rose
photo: Gary Lyons
website: uniteeurotherapy.com
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STEPS
1. Apply UNITE SESSION Whip from the ends up.
2. Power dry to create texture and volume.
3. Apply UNITE TRICKY Spray Wax ends up for separation and hold.
4. Use UNITE MAX Control as a dry setting agent.
5. Take 2 inch wide sections, pull hair horizontal and place flat iron at the base of the root with palm facing down. Rotate hand/flat iron to the palm up position. Simultaneously feed hair into the flat iron while pulling the hair and flat iron towards your body. Pull with a smooth glide until the ends of the hair are reached without stuttering. (Optional: UNITE SHINA Mist improves glidability)
6. After hair is released, rotate finger around the hair to finish shaping the curl.
7. Cool curl to set.
8. Completed example of finished flat iron curl process.
9. Release and separate curls for styling using fingers.
10. Take small sections of hair, wrap a bobby pin around the end of the section and secure in the nape area.
11. Style for visual balance.
12. Finish with UNITE SESSION Max for the ultimate hold. Using metal chopsticks pull up and out to create volume.
