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Curly Crowns

Most people with curly hair want to keep length on the top of the head to help weigh down the curl, but they also want a sense of softness and movement, says Sam Villa, Redken’s Education Artistic Director. Villa’s Weave and Blunt technique is perfect for creating lift and softness at the crown area. The amount of hair in the weave controls the width and depth of the section cut, and the ends are cut blunt to protect the integrity of the hair. “This technique allows the stylist to control the amount of hair taken out so there is no guess work. The closer the weave, the more hair is cut and vice versa,” explains Villa. For soft movement at the crown of curly hair, follow these steps:

by Staff
July 10, 2011

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