Mod Bixie
Jorge Perez (@jorgedoeshair), Sam Villa ambassador and owner of Hair Lab Studio 407 in Puerto Rico, shares how to section for this hybrid cut, a blend of the pixie and modern bob.
Nape: To remove unwanted bulk at the nape, elevate sections 45 degrees and point cut to create roundness.
Sides: Take diagonal back sections on the sides with the fine teeth of a comb for more tension. Match to guidelines at back and point cut away from the body to blend and shape.
Top: Create a top center section, elevate 90 degrees from the base of the head, and match to the back guide. Moving outward and from the bottom up, slide the shears a bit to point cut the section and create softness.
Candlelight Blonde
“Embracing this delicate warmth with a cooler undertone keeps the softness of the gold while minimizing the brassiness of the yellow that is exposed as you lift.” —Ian Michael Black (@ianmichaelblack), global artistic director of hair color, Aveda
Root
30g Enlightener Powder Lightener
30g Crème Booster
60g 10-volume developer
8g Botanical Repair Strengthening Additive
Ends
30g Enlightener Powder Lightener
60g 20-volume developer
8g Botanical Repair Strengthening Additive
Pre-Lighten to Pale Yellow
Pre-treat with Botanical Repair Bond Activator
Follow with Botanical Repair Equalizing Primer
Tone
40g Blonde Finish Beige
4g Light Gold
40g 5-volume liquid
Sleek Buns
“When the temps are high, we tend to want hair off our neck, so we will see a lot of elevated, personalized glossy buns.” —Cynthia Alvarez (@cynthiaglam), curl specialist and celebrity stylist, Biolage
1. Prep hair with a hydrating hair mask to prevent frizz, then apply a leave-in cream to seal in moisture and prevent fly-aways.
2. Blow-dry hair using a boar bristle brush, making sure to point the blow-dryer toward the ends to further ensure a smooth blowout.
3. Gather hair into a ponytail just above the occipital bone using a hair bungee.
4. Apply a couple of drops of oil into your palm and smooth over hair for extra shine.
5. Coat the ponytail with a bit of Biolage Gelée or pomade and wrap into a bun, leaving a few inches out, and pin into place.
6. To spike the ends, use a freezing hairspray and shape hair with your fingers as it dries.