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HOW-TO: Plumicious Purple by Farouk Systems - Color & Style
Try this Plumicious Purple by Farouk Systems on your long-haired clients. This beautifully blended purple hair was created using the new CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color Violet Tones. And, CHI tools were used for the final touch - soft waves.
October 17, 2017
Plumicious Purple by Farouk Systems
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Plumicious Purple by Farouk Systems is a feminine look created in long hair. Use CHI tools to create these soft waves. The Color Technique gives a beautiful blend with the new CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color Violet Tones.
SECTIONING:
Section 3 triangles on the top of the head
COLOR 1:
Formula 1
1 part CHI Blondest Blonde powder
1 part CHI Color Generator 30 Volume
STEP 1 - Isolate a small curved section behind the ear and apply Formula 1.
STEP 2 - Isolate a horizontal section above the ear and apply Formula 1.
STEP 3 - Take diagonal forward slices in the first triangle at the top of the head.
STEP 4 - Apply Formula 1 from roots to ends. Isolate in foils.
STEP 5 - Repeat this color application in the other 2 triangles.
STEP 6 - Process until the hair has an achieved a level 9.
COLOR 2:
Formula 2
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 4V
1 part CHI Color generator 10 Volume
Formula 3
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 8V
1 part CHI Color generator 10 volume
Formula 4
1 part CHI Ionic Shine Shades Liquid Color 6V
1 part CHI Color generator 10 volume
STEP 1 - Apply Formula 2 from roots to ends on all the non-pre-lightened sections.
STEP 2 - On the pre lightened sections, blend per section. Formula 3 on the roots to mid shaft. On the mid shaft apply Formula 4 and mid shaft to ends the mixture Formula 3. Continue this technique on the pre-lightened triangles.
STYLING:
STEP 1 - Apply a rich amount of CHI Silk Infusion through the hair for shine and protection.
STEP 2 - Spray CHI Enviro natural Hold Hairspray on the hair before using the CHI styling tools.
STEP 3 - Use the Dura CHI 1 inch Ceramic Curling iron from the roots to mid shaft. Starting in the nape area, take horizontal sections.
STEP 4 - Use the CHI Ellipse wand from mid shaft to ends. Let the curls cool down in natural fall. Follow the same technique on the rest of the head working to the middle part.
STEP 5 - Apply a rich amount of CHI Silk Infusion on the hands and massage it through the hair.
STEP 6 - Comb the hair with a large toothcomb for a smooth and wavy end result.
STEP 7 - Finish the look with CHI Shine Infusion.
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