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CHI Formula: Swirl Technique by Patrick Kalle

Farouk Systems Artistic Director Patrick Kalle created this look from the CHI Move collection, showcasing tons of direction and movement by using diagonal layering.

September 27, 2016
CHI Formula: Swirl Technique by Patrick Kalle

Hair: Patrick Kalle, Farouk Systems artistic director | Photographer: Hans Mooijer | Makeup: Dominika Swietlik

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Farouk Systems Artistic Director Patrick Kalle created this look from the CHI Move collection, showcasing tons of direction and movement by using diagonal layering.

FORMULA & APPLICATION

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Natural level 7, medium blonde

Formula 1: 1 part CHI Blondest Blonde with 1½ part 20-volume CHI Color Generator

Formula 2: 1 part CHI Shine Shades 7I + ¼ part CHI Shine Shades 1N with 1 part 10-volume CHI Color Generator

Formula 3: 1 part CHI Shine Shades 9S with 1 part 10-volume CHI Color Generator

Formula 4: 1 part CHI Chromashine Vibrant Violet with 1 part CHI Color Lock Treatment

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1. Apply Formula 1 to the base area, Process 40 minutes, shampoo and rinse.

2. Apply Formula 2 to the base area. After 10 minutes, apply Formula 3 to the lengths and ends, then process 20 minutes. Shampoo, towel dry, apply CHI Indra treatment and leave on for 5 minutes before rinsing.

3. Section out a diamond shape on top of the head. Secure ends in the triangular section using elastic. This will create a palm tree-type section that will allow you to isolate the placement of Formula 4 on the outside sections of the diamond shape. Process 15 minutes, shampoo and rinse.


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