“Love” is in the hair with this melting sunset technique by artist and Instagram sensation, Larisa Love.
Color Intensity
Formula 2: 1 part Color Intensity Clear + 1 part Color Intensity Indigo
Formula 3: 2 parts Color Intensity Hot Pink + 1 part Color Intensity Soft Pink
Formula 4: Color Intensity Orange
Formula 5: Color Intensity Yellow
Technique
STEP 1:
Begin by prelightening hair using a virgin bleach application; applying first to mid-shaft and ends, then applying to scalp.
STEP 2:
Starting at the top of the head, paint a “teardrop” shaped section using
Formula 1.
NOTE: The point of the teardrop section is at the center of the front hairline.
STEP 3:
Continue the teardrop shape as you work your way down the sides and back of the head with Formula 1.
TIP: Apply color to both the top and bottom of each parting to ensure proper saturation.
STEP 4:
Apply Formula 1 from the scalp area to 3 inches down the hair shaft in the crown area and 1 inch down the hair shaft in the front hairline area. Work your way toward the front hairline taking ½-inch partings.
TIP: Take a small piece of hair from the completed back section to use as your guide when applying Formula 1 to the side and front sections.
STEP 5:
Starting at the back of the head, take ½-inch partings and apply Formula 2 approximately 3 to 4 inches down the mid-shaft. Work your way up to the crown area using the “scissoring” technique with the fingers to gently smudge any lines of demarcation.
TIP: Gently rest (don’t push!) each section on top of the previous.
STEP 6:
Starting at the back of the head, take ½-inch partings and apply Formulas 3, 4, and 5 down each parting.
STEP 7:
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STEP 8:
Repeat this process on both sides of the head and time for 20 minutes at room temperature.
