Highlights are placed along the top of the head in fine weaves and slices. A caramel shade is applied from off root to end: 3/4 of 7.32 and 1/4 of 7.41 (all L'Oréal Richesse) with 15-volume developer.
Highlights are placed along the top of the head in fine weaves and slices. A caramel shade is applied from off root to end: 3/4 of 7.32 and 1/4 of 7.41 (all L'Oréal Richesse) with 15-volume developer.
Foils are placed as shown in a random pattern all above the rounds of the head in horizontal, vertical and diagonal sections.
Foils are placed as shown in a random pattern all above the rounds of the head in horizontal, vertical and diagonal sections.
Go between foils and apply fine slices of paste bleach (Platinium icing) with 20-volume developer.
Go between foils and apply fine slices of paste bleach (Platinium icing) with 20-volume developer.
Apply in baliage throughout the surface of the back. (Platine Enlightener with 15-volume developer)
Apply in baliage throughout the surface of the back. (Platine Enlightener with 15-volume developer)
Continue to baliage throughout the front. Process with heat according to the manufacturer's intructions. At the bowl mix the remaining color with Walnut Shampoo from the L'Oréal Colorist Collection to use as a toner.
Continue to baliage throughout the front. Process with heat according to the manufacturer's intructions. At the bowl mix the remaining color with Walnut Shampoo from the L'Oréal Colorist Collection to use as a toner.
After drying, go in with a clipper and shape as desired.
After drying, go in with a clipper and shape as desired.
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Highlights are placed along the top of the head in fine weaves and slices. A caramel shade is applied from off root to end: 3/4 of 7.32 and 1/4 of 7.41 (all L'Oréal Richesse) with 15-volume developer.
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Highlights are placed along the top of the head in fine weaves and slices. A caramel shade is applied from off root to end: 3/4 of 7.32 and 1/4 of 7.41 (all L'Oréal Richesse) with 15-volume developer.
Foils are placed as shown in a random pattern all above the rounds of the head in horizontal, vertical and diagonal sections.
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Foils are placed as shown in a random pattern all above the rounds of the head in horizontal, vertical and diagonal sections.
Go between foils and apply fine slices of paste bleach (Platinium icing) with 20-volume developer.
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Go between foils and apply fine slices of paste bleach (Platinium icing) with 20-volume developer.
Apply in baliage throughout the surface of the back. (Platine Enlightener with 15-volume developer)
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Apply in baliage throughout the surface of the back. (Platine Enlightener with 15-volume developer)
Continue to baliage throughout the front. Process with heat according to the manufacturer's intructions. At the bowl mix the remaining color with Walnut Shampoo from the L'Oréal Colorist Collection to use as a toner.
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Continue to baliage throughout the front. Process with heat according to the manufacturer's intructions. At the bowl mix the remaining color with Walnut Shampoo from the L'Oréal Colorist Collection to use as a toner.
After drying, go in with a clipper and shape as desired.
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Creating the right look for the urban male who isn’t wearing a suit to work every day can be tricky. Here, Stuart Gavert and his team have created a contemporary style for the creative guy who probably doesn’t even own a tie.

"I used three different shades in a combination of foil highlights and baliage to get a modern, tasteful result."
—Stuart Gavert

Hair: Stuart Gavert and Mika Fowler assisted by Mariano
Photography: Roberto Ligresti
Model: Patrick with Bleu Models/LA
Grooming: Jill Ventimiglia, using Mirabella Cosmetics
Fashion Styling: April Steiner for Exclusive Artist Management
Hooded sweatshirt: Cohesive
Long sleeve waffle pattern: Daft Bird
Button-down short sleeve and sweater: Cloth Logic
Taupe hoody: Juicy Couture


Products
Blower: Elchim
Color: Platinium Icing (paste) with 20-volume Richesse Platine Enlightener for bailage
Shears: Boyd
Shampoo and conditioner: L'Oréal Colorist Collection
Flatiron: Cera Magic
Clipper: Wahl
Brushes: Denman
Comb: Y.S. Park
Stylers: Logics Gloss Balm, No. 4 Texture Styling Creme, No. 4 Super Comb Prep and Protect, No. 4 Blow Dry Lotion

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