These eco-inspired looks by Lisa Vann bring an urban edge to natural beauty. Hair accessories and texture give the final styles a unique touch.

Credits:
Hair: Lisa Vann, Aveda Global Guest Artist and owner of Milagros Salon and Spa in Seattle, Washington.
Assistants: Fredrick Williams, stylist at Milagros, and Daniel Holzberger, Creative Director, Van Michael Salons
Make-up: Rudy Miles, Global Make-Up Director, Aveda
Nails: Daniel Holzberger (Wicked by Essie)
Fashion styling: David Widjaja
Learn how to create this modern cut and color from Lisa Vann, Aveda Global Guest Artist.
These eco-inspired looks by Lisa Vann bring an urban edge to natural beauty. Hair accessories and texture give the final styles a unique touch. Credits: Hair: Lisa Vann, Aveda Global Guest Artist and owner of Milagros Salon and Spa in Seattle, Washington. Assistants: Fredrick Williams, stylist at Milagros, and Daniel Holzberger, Creative Director, Van Michael Salons Make-up: Rudy Miles, Global Make-Up Director, Aveda Nails: Daniel Holzberger (Wicked by Essie) Fashion styling: David Widjaja Learn how to create this modern cut and color from Lisa Vann, Aveda Global Guest Artist.
Products
Color: Aveda Full Spectrum, Deposit Only Hair Color (permanent hair color)
Shampoo and Conditioner: Color Conserve Shampoo and Conditioner 
Styling products (all by Aveda): Brilliant Damage Control, Be Curly Curl Enhancer, Confixor Liquid Gel and Control Force Firm Hold hairspray (available in June)
Iron: Hot Tools ¼-inch marcel 
Blower: SuperSolano
Shears:  Kasho Millennium
Nail Polish: Essie
Products Color: Aveda Full Spectrum, Deposit Only Hair Color (permanent hair color) Shampoo and Conditioner: Color Conserve Shampoo and Conditioner Styling products (all by Aveda): Brilliant Damage Control, Be Curly Curl Enhancer, Confixor Liquid Gel and Control Force Firm Hold hairspray (available in June) Iron: Hot Tools ¼-inch marcel Blower: SuperSolano Shears: Kasho Millennium Nail Polish: Essie
1. Section hair into five quadrants above the parietal ridge. Section large “X” shapes across each quadrant from corner to corner.
1. Section hair into five quadrants above the parietal ridge. Section large “X” shapes across each quadrant from corner to corner.
2. Split the triangle of each quadrant into four triangles. Split the bottom triangle and apply the first shade (40 grams of 0N and 20 grams of dark red orange deposit-only color treatment with 40 milliliters of Color Treatment Activator). Apply from new growth to end.
2. Split the triangle of each quadrant into four triangles. Split the bottom triangle and apply the first shade (40 grams of 0N and 20 grams of dark red orange deposit-only color treatment with 40 milliliters of Color Treatment Activator). Apply from new growth to end.
3. Place on the side and pull out the second side. Blend 40 grams of 5N and 4 grams of dark YO with deposit-only Color Treatment with 40 milliliters of the deposit-only Color Treatment Activator (creates a golden chocolate brown).
3. Place on the side and pull out the second side. Blend 40 grams of 5N and 4 grams of dark YO with deposit-only Color Treatment with 40 milliliters of the deposit-only Color Treatment Activator (creates a golden chocolate brown).
4. Rope twist the two sections together to meld the color.
4. Rope twist the two sections together to meld the color.
5. Apply Full Spectrum Deep with 20 grams 12N and 5 grams of B/Gr (light blue-gray pure tone) with 40 volume color catalyst. Place on the last two inches of the hair for a light golden tone.
5. Apply Full Spectrum Deep with 20 grams 12N and 5 grams of B/Gr (light blue-gray pure tone) with 40 volume color catalyst. Place on the last two inches of the hair for a light golden tone.
6. Seal the ends with foil. Work around the head within the quadrants. Process at room temperature for 20 minutes.
6. Seal the ends with foil. Work around the head within the quadrants. Process at room temperature for 20 minutes.
7. Shampoo with Color Conserve shampoo and conditioner. Towel dry and apply prep: Brilliant Damage Control Spray as heat protectant.
7. Shampoo with Color Conserve shampoo and conditioner. Towel dry and apply prep: Brilliant Damage Control Spray as heat protectant.
8. Begin the cut along the side. Take 1 ½-inch circular sections. Direct sections forward and cut extremely long graduation.
8. Begin the cut along the side. Take 1 ½-inch circular sections. Direct sections forward and cut extremely long graduation.
9. Utilizing the client’s natural parting, continue to work around the head using  slight elevation.
9. Utilizing the client’s natural parting, continue to work around the head using slight elevation.
10. Direct the fringe forward and elevate. Cut to leave a long fringe and blend to the sides.
10. Direct the fringe forward and elevate. Cut to leave a long fringe and blend to the sides.
11. In back, comb the hair straight down and cut a “U” shape against the skin.
11. In back, comb the hair straight down and cut a “U” shape against the skin.
Finished look.
Finished look.
Finished look.
Finished look.
Finished look.
Finished look.
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These eco-inspired looks by Lisa Vann bring an urban edge to natural beauty. Hair accessories and texture give the final styles a unique touch.

Credits:
Hair: Lisa Vann, Aveda Global Guest Artist and owner of Milagros Salon and Spa in Seattle, Washington.
Assistants: Fredrick Williams, stylist at Milagros, and Daniel Holzberger, Creative Director, Van Michael Salons
Make-up: Rudy Miles, Global Make-Up Director, Aveda
Nails: Daniel Holzberger (Wicked by Essie)
Fashion styling: David Widjaja
Learn how to create this modern cut and color from Lisa Vann, Aveda Global Guest Artist.
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These eco-inspired looks by Lisa Vann bring an urban edge to natural beauty. Hair accessories and texture give the final styles a unique touch. Credits: Hair: Lisa Vann, Aveda Global Guest Artist and owner of Milagros Salon and Spa in Seattle, Washington. Assistants: Fredrick Williams, stylist at Milagros, and Daniel Holzberger, Creative Director, Van Michael Salons Make-up: Rudy Miles, Global Make-Up Director, Aveda Nails: Daniel Holzberger (Wicked by Essie) Fashion styling: David Widjaja Learn how to create this modern cut and color from Lisa Vann, Aveda Global Guest Artist.
Products
Color: Aveda Full Spectrum, Deposit Only Hair Color (permanent hair color)
Shampoo and Conditioner: Color Conserve Shampoo and Conditioner 
Styling products (all by Aveda): Brilliant Damage Control, Be Curly Curl Enhancer, Confixor Liquid Gel and Control Force Firm Hold hairspray (available in June)
Iron: Hot Tools ¼-inch marcel 
Blower: SuperSolano
Shears:  Kasho Millennium
Nail Polish: Essie
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Products Color: Aveda Full Spectrum, Deposit Only Hair Color (permanent hair color) Shampoo and Conditioner: Color Conserve Shampoo and Conditioner Styling products (all by Aveda): Brilliant Damage Control, Be Curly Curl Enhancer, Confixor Liquid Gel and Control Force Firm Hold hairspray (available in June) Iron: Hot Tools ¼-inch marcel Blower: SuperSolano Shears: Kasho Millennium Nail Polish: Essie
1. Section hair into five quadrants above the parietal ridge. Section large “X” shapes across each quadrant from corner to corner.
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1. Section hair into five quadrants above the parietal ridge. Section large “X” shapes across each quadrant from corner to corner.
2. Split the triangle of each quadrant into four triangles. Split the bottom triangle and apply the first shade (40 grams of 0N and 20 grams of dark red orange deposit-only color treatment with 40 milliliters of Color Treatment Activator). Apply from new growth to end.
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2. Split the triangle of each quadrant into four triangles. Split the bottom triangle and apply the first shade (40 grams of 0N and 20 grams of dark red orange deposit-only color treatment with 40 milliliters of Color Treatment Activator). Apply from new growth to end.
3. Place on the side and pull out the second side. Blend 40 grams of 5N and 4 grams of dark YO with deposit-only Color Treatment with 40 milliliters of the deposit-only Color Treatment Activator (creates a golden chocolate brown).
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3. Place on the side and pull out the second side. Blend 40 grams of 5N and 4 grams of dark YO with deposit-only Color Treatment with 40 milliliters of the deposit-only Color Treatment Activator (creates a golden chocolate brown).
4. Rope twist the two sections together to meld the color.
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4. Rope twist the two sections together to meld the color.
5. Apply Full Spectrum Deep with 20 grams 12N and 5 grams of B/Gr (light blue-gray pure tone) with 40 volume color catalyst. Place on the last two inches of the hair for a light golden tone.
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5. Apply Full Spectrum Deep with 20 grams 12N and 5 grams of B/Gr (light blue-gray pure tone) with 40 volume color catalyst. Place on the last two inches of the hair for a light golden tone.
6. Seal the ends with foil. Work around the head within the quadrants. Process at room temperature for 20 minutes.
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6. Seal the ends with foil. Work around the head within the quadrants. Process at room temperature for 20 minutes.
7. Shampoo with Color Conserve shampoo and conditioner. Towel dry and apply prep: Brilliant Damage Control Spray as heat protectant.
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7. Shampoo with Color Conserve shampoo and conditioner. Towel dry and apply prep: Brilliant Damage Control Spray as heat protectant.
8. Begin the cut along the side. Take 1 ½-inch circular sections. Direct sections forward and cut extremely long graduation.
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8. Begin the cut along the side. Take 1 ½-inch circular sections. Direct sections forward and cut extremely long graduation.
9. Utilizing the client’s natural parting, continue to work around the head using  slight elevation.
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9. Utilizing the client’s natural parting, continue to work around the head using slight elevation.
10. Direct the fringe forward and elevate. Cut to leave a long fringe and blend to the sides.
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10. Direct the fringe forward and elevate. Cut to leave a long fringe and blend to the sides.
11. In back, comb the hair straight down and cut a “U” shape against the skin.
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11. In back, comb the hair straight down and cut a “U” shape against the skin.
Finished look.
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Finished look.
Finished look.
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Finished look.
Finished look.
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Finished look.
Related:
Green Beauty by Lisa Vann (video)
Green Beauty (step-by-step)

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