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Last updated: October 20, 2022

Styling: Curly Faux Bob from UNITE

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Styling: Curly Faux Bob from UNITE

Clients will sparkle when you offer up this diamond-shaped silhouette, formed and boosted with large, firm curls. Vertical coils are created by feeding strands through a flat iron, and then separated with fingers to produce an explosion of texture. For optional drama, tuck lengths into the nape for a “faux bob” effect. Shimmer, shimmer!

who did it:
hair:
UNITE Artistic Team
model: Emily Rose
photo: Gary Lyons
website: uniteeurotherapy.com

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HOW-TO STEPS

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    1. Apply UNITE SESSION Whip from the ends up.

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    2. Power dry to create texture and volume.

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    3. Apply UNITE TRICKY Spray Wax ends up for separation and hold.

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    4. Use UNITE MAX Control as a dry setting agent.

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    5. Take 2 inch wide sections, pull hair horizontal and place flat iron at the base of the root with palm facing down. Rotate hand/flat iron to the palm up position. Simultaneously feed hair into the flat iron while pulling the hair and flat iron towards your body. Pull with a smooth glide until the ends of the hair are reached without stuttering. (Optional: UNITE SHINA Mist improves glidability)

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    6. After hair is released, rotate finger around the hair to finish shaping the curl.

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    7. Cool curl to set.

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    8. Completed example of finished flat iron curl process.

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    9. Release and separate curls for styling using fingers.

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    10. Take small sections of hair, wrap a bobby pin around the end of the section and secure in the nape area.

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    11. Style for visual balance.

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    12. Finish with UNITE SESSION Max for the ultimate hold. Using metal chopsticks pull up and out to create volume.

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