Ric Pipino, Babyliss guest artist, celebrity stylist and owner of Pipino Salon in New York City, creates a sophisticated, timeless cut. Hair: Ric Pipino, assisted by Hector Apodaca Hair color: Sean Gallagher, Pipino Salon colorist Photography: Roberto Ligresti Make-up: David Maderich, davidmaderich.com Fashion styling: David Widjaja
Ric Pipino, Babyliss guest artist, celebrity stylist and owner of Pipino Salon in New York City, creates a sophisticated, timeless cut. Hair: Ric Pipino, assisted by Hector Apodaca Hair color: Sean Gallagher, Pipino Salon colorist Photography: Roberto Ligresti Make-up: David Maderich, davidmaderich.com Fashion styling: David Widjaja
Before: The model's hair had little shape.
Before: The model's hair had little shape.
1. Begin with a blunt cut on wet hair. Comb down and cut against the skin to the desired length.
1. Begin with a blunt cut on wet hair. Comb down and cut against the skin to the desired length.
2. Cut over the shoulder, blending into the sides using one-inch horizontal sections.
2. Cut over the shoulder, blending into the sides using one-inch horizontal sections.
3. Direct the front forward slightly. Cut to blend in to the existing fringe.
3. Direct the front forward slightly. Cut to blend in to the existing fringe.
4. Direct the fringe forward and elevate. Cut at an angle to the desired length.
4. Direct the fringe forward and elevate. Cut at an angle to the desired length.
5. Blend back to the crown, overdirecting and cutting to the guide.
5. Blend back to the crown, overdirecting and cutting to the guide.
6. Now lift up from the crown and cut to leave long layers.
6. Now lift up from the crown and cut to leave long layers.
7. Blow dry using a rounded brush, blowing up to leave a gentle flip at the end and volume at the root.
7. Blow dry using a rounded brush, blowing up to leave a gentle flip at the end and volume at the root.
8. Pull up sections and point cut mid way to the end on dry hair.
8. Pull up sections and point cut mid way to the end on dry hair.
9. Lower sections and point cut into the section. Point cut ends. Flip up over fingers and point cut into the ends. Blend throughout.
9. Lower sections and point cut into the section. Point cut ends. Flip up over fingers and point cut into the ends. Blend throughout.
Flip up over fi ngers and point-cut into the ends. Blend throughout.
Flip up over fi ngers and point-cut into the ends. Blend throughout.
For a second look: take small vertical sections and wrap around a medium-sized curling iron. Blend throughout the hair.
For a second look: take small vertical sections and wrap around a medium-sized curling iron. Blend throughout the hair.
Now take each section and pull straight up from the head. Backcomb the base for lift.
Now take each section and pull straight up from the head. Backcomb the base for lift.
For a more dramatic effect from the front, separate the hair in the back and pin forward.
For a more dramatic effect from the front, separate the hair in the back and pin forward.
PRODUCTS AND TOOLS Blower: Volare, BabylissPRO, V1 Shampoo/Conditioner: Daily by Revolution in Cut Shears: Joewell Brushes: Jilbere Ceramic Styling products: Lift Me and Long Layer Primer by Revolution in Cut Flatiron: Diamond Titanium by BabylissPRO Nail polish: OPI “I’m Suzi and I’m a Chocoholic” Blush and foundation: Beauty Addicts Mascara: Your Name Cosmetics
PRODUCTS AND TOOLS Blower: Volare, BabylissPRO, V1 Shampoo/Conditioner: Daily by Revolution in Cut Shears: Joewell Brushes: Jilbere Ceramic Styling products: Lift Me and Long Layer Primer by Revolution in Cut Flatiron: Diamond Titanium by BabylissPRO Nail polish: OPI “I’m Suzi and I’m a Chocoholic” Blush and foundation: Beauty Addicts Mascara: Your Name Cosmetics
“It’s a perfect mixture of long layers and graduation from a blunt cut.” —Ric Pipino Beaded tulle ball gown by Valentino; necklace by Dannijo
“It’s a perfect mixture of long layers and graduation from a blunt cut.” —Ric Pipino Beaded tulle ball gown by Valentino; necklace by Dannijo
“I wanted to create a warm, rich brown, but keep the color natural with beachy highlights the sun would create.” —Sean Gallagher
“I wanted to create a warm, rich brown, but keep the color natural with beachy highlights the sun would create.” —Sean Gallagher
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Ric Pipino, Babyliss guest artist, celebrity stylist and owner of Pipino Salon in New York City, creates a sophisticated, timeless cut. Hair: Ric Pipino, assisted by Hector Apodaca Hair color: Sean Gallagher, Pipino Salon colorist Photography: Roberto Ligresti Make-up: David Maderich, davidmaderich.com Fashion styling: David Widjaja
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Ric Pipino, Babyliss guest artist, celebrity stylist and owner of Pipino Salon in New York City, creates a sophisticated, timeless cut. Hair: Ric Pipino, assisted by Hector Apodaca Hair color: Sean Gallagher, Pipino Salon colorist Photography: Roberto Ligresti Make-up: David Maderich, davidmaderich.com Fashion styling: David Widjaja
Before: The model's hair had little shape.
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Before: The model's hair had little shape.
1. Begin with a blunt cut on wet hair. Comb down and cut against the skin to the desired length.
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1. Begin with a blunt cut on wet hair. Comb down and cut against the skin to the desired length.
2. Cut over the shoulder, blending into the sides using one-inch horizontal sections.
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2. Cut over the shoulder, blending into the sides using one-inch horizontal sections.
3. Direct the front forward slightly. Cut to blend in to the existing fringe.
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3. Direct the front forward slightly. Cut to blend in to the existing fringe.
4. Direct the fringe forward and elevate. Cut at an angle to the desired length.
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4. Direct the fringe forward and elevate. Cut at an angle to the desired length.
5. Blend back to the crown, overdirecting and cutting to the guide.
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5. Blend back to the crown, overdirecting and cutting to the guide.
6. Now lift up from the crown and cut to leave long layers.
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6. Now lift up from the crown and cut to leave long layers.
7. Blow dry using a rounded brush, blowing up to leave a gentle flip at the end and volume at the root.
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7. Blow dry using a rounded brush, blowing up to leave a gentle flip at the end and volume at the root.
8. Pull up sections and point cut mid way to the end on dry hair.
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8. Pull up sections and point cut mid way to the end on dry hair.
9. Lower sections and point cut into the section. Point cut ends. Flip up over fingers and point cut into the ends. Blend throughout.
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9. Lower sections and point cut into the section. Point cut ends. Flip up over fingers and point cut into the ends. Blend throughout.
Flip up over fi ngers and point-cut into the ends. Blend throughout.
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Flip up over fi ngers and point-cut into the ends. Blend throughout.
For a second look: take small vertical sections and wrap around a medium-sized curling iron. Blend throughout the hair.
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For a second look: take small vertical sections and wrap around a medium-sized curling iron. Blend throughout the hair.
Now take each section and pull straight up from the head. Backcomb the base for lift.
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Now take each section and pull straight up from the head. Backcomb the base for lift.
For a more dramatic effect from the front, separate the hair in the back and pin forward.
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For a more dramatic effect from the front, separate the hair in the back and pin forward.
PRODUCTS AND TOOLS Blower: Volare, BabylissPRO, V1 Shampoo/Conditioner: Daily by Revolution in Cut Shears: Joewell Brushes: Jilbere Ceramic Styling products: Lift Me and Long Layer Primer by Revolution in Cut Flatiron: Diamond Titanium by BabylissPRO Nail polish: OPI “I’m Suzi and I’m a Chocoholic” Blush and foundation: Beauty Addicts Mascara: Your Name Cosmetics
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PRODUCTS AND TOOLS Blower: Volare, BabylissPRO, V1 Shampoo/Conditioner: Daily by Revolution in Cut Shears: Joewell Brushes: Jilbere Ceramic Styling products: Lift Me and Long Layer Primer by Revolution in Cut Flatiron: Diamond Titanium by BabylissPRO Nail polish: OPI “I’m Suzi and I’m a Chocoholic” Blush and foundation: Beauty Addicts Mascara: Your Name Cosmetics
“It’s a perfect mixture of long layers and graduation from a blunt cut.” —Ric Pipino Beaded tulle ball gown by Valentino; necklace by Dannijo
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“It’s a perfect mixture of long layers and graduation from a blunt cut.” —Ric Pipino Beaded tulle ball gown by Valentino; necklace by Dannijo
“I wanted to create a warm, rich brown, but keep the color natural with beachy highlights the sun would create.” —Sean Gallagher
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“I wanted to create a warm, rich brown, but keep the color natural with beachy highlights the sun would create.” —Sean Gallagher

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