Clairol Design team members Edgardo Escribano and Paula Abrantes take our model from blah to wow with an artful cut and rich color.
Clairol Design team members Edgardo Escribano and Paula Abrantes take our model from blah to wow with an artful cut and rich color.
Begin with the color. Using Clairol Professional Premium Crème Demi Permanente, blend 6N and 8N (equal parts with dedicated developer) to create a medium blonde. Apply on clean, damp hair.
Begin with the color. Using Clairol Professional Premium Crème Demi Permanente, blend 6N and 8N (equal parts with dedicated developer) to create a medium blonde. Apply on clean, damp hair.
Blend up the back of the head, applying from roots to ends in 1/2-inch sections.
Blend up the back of the head, applying from roots to ends in 1/2-inch sections.
Continue to the front of the head.
Continue to the front of the head.
Comb through to ensure even distribution. Saturation is key. Process according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Shampoo and condition.
Comb through to ensure even distribution. Saturation is key. Process according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Shampoo and condition.
Begin the cut in the front.  Direct strands forward and lift. Using a shear as a razor, cut to blend.
Begin the cut in the front. Direct strands forward and lift. Using a shear as a razor, cut to blend.
Lower the elevation and cut to blend.
Lower the elevation and cut to blend.
Lift up the entire top section above the rounds from a halo parting. Cut to blend.
Lift up the entire top section above the rounds from a halo parting. Cut to blend.
Return to the back and pull out thin vertical sections. Cut using the shear as 
a razor from midsection, leaving long layers. Blend from ear to ear.
Return to the back and pull out thin vertical sections. Cut using the shear as a razor from midsection, leaving long layers. Blend from ear to ear.
Comb the hair down as it is to be worn. Chip into ends to blend.
Comb the hair down as it is to be worn. Chip into ends to blend.
For the first look, (above) direct hair to one side and pin for an asymmetrical ponytail.
For the first look, (above) direct hair to one side and pin for an asymmetrical ponytail.
For the fashion show finish, the hair is wrapped vertically in a large barrel iron.
For the fashion show finish, the hair is wrapped vertically in a large barrel iron.
Sections are pinned up while others are left cascading.
Sections are pinned up while others are left cascading.
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Clairol Design team members Edgardo Escribano and Paula Abrantes take our model from blah to wow with an artful cut and rich color.
Begin with the color. Using Clairol Professional Premium Crème Demi Permanente, blend 6N and 8N (equal parts with dedicated developer) to create a medium blonde. Apply on clean, damp hair.
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Begin with the color. Using Clairol Professional Premium Crème Demi Permanente, blend 6N and 8N (equal parts with dedicated developer) to create a medium blonde. Apply on clean, damp hair.
Blend up the back of the head, applying from roots to ends in 1/2-inch sections.
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Blend up the back of the head, applying from roots to ends in 1/2-inch sections.
Continue to the front of the head.
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Continue to the front of the head.
Comb through to ensure even distribution. Saturation is key. Process according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Shampoo and condition.
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Comb through to ensure even distribution. Saturation is key. Process according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Shampoo and condition.
Begin the cut in the front.  Direct strands forward and lift. Using a shear as a razor, cut to blend.
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Begin the cut in the front. Direct strands forward and lift. Using a shear as a razor, cut to blend.
Lower the elevation and cut to blend.
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Lower the elevation and cut to blend.
Lift up the entire top section above the rounds from a halo parting. Cut to blend.
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Lift up the entire top section above the rounds from a halo parting. Cut to blend.
Return to the back and pull out thin vertical sections. Cut using the shear as 
a razor from midsection, leaving long layers. Blend from ear to ear.
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Return to the back and pull out thin vertical sections. Cut using the shear as a razor from midsection, leaving long layers. Blend from ear to ear.
Comb the hair down as it is to be worn. Chip into ends to blend.
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Comb the hair down as it is to be worn. Chip into ends to blend.
For the first look, (above) direct hair to one side and pin for an asymmetrical ponytail.
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For the first look, (above) direct hair to one side and pin for an asymmetrical ponytail.
For the fashion show finish, the hair is wrapped vertically in a large barrel iron.
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For the fashion show finish, the hair is wrapped vertically in a large barrel iron.
Sections are pinned up while others are left cascading.
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Sections are pinned up while others are left cascading.
Clairol Design Team member Paula Abrantes creates a rich, silky shade for fall to complement the winner of the 2009 Elle Girl Model Search.

“I wanted to give her something that makes her hair not just look better but also give her something low maintenance. My goal was to put in shine and add depth.”
—Paula Abrantes

Photography: Roberto Ligresti
Hair: Clairol Design Team
Members Edgardo Escribano, cut and style, and Paula Abrantes, color, both from the Adam Broderick Salon, Ridgefield, Connecticut.
Make-up: David Maderich for Halley Resources and mistermakeup.com
Fashion styling: Carlton Jones, carltonjonesnyc.com
Fashions: courtesy Cesar Galindo
Model: Brittany Martinez


Products
Lashes: Xtended Beauty
Liner: Novalash
Color: Clairol Professional Premium Crème Demi Permanente and Clairol two-sided bowl
Shampoo and conditioner: Graham Webb Vivid Color
Shears: Yasaka
Prep: Graham Webb Brit Style Volumizing and Thickening Spray
Brush: Technique 390
Blower: Pibbs
Iron: Hot Tools



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