ia conjures up a wide variety of images and associations. For Ulf Gattert, a trainer for Paul Mitchell Germany, it’s all about Volvo Fashion Week Moscow. His collection, Hairhunter, takes its cue from the Russian catwalk, incorporating bold, vibrant colors into a variety of different looks, from soft and voluminous to geometric and asymmetric, with the results being nothing less than breathtaking. Read on for how-tos for each of the collection's three looks. —Amy Dodds
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Anne has two looks, each of which are angular yet flexible.
LOOK ONE:
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Undercut on the left side.
The next step is an external and internal, round graduation with a convex cutting line above the graduation.
A triangle-shaped one-finger-graduation on the right side.
;"> Apply Awapuhi Wild Ginger Hydrocream Whip to the hair and blowdry using the 407 styling brush.
Work Gloss Drops into the hair and finish the look using the Express Ion Style.
Color:
PAUL MITCHELL the color 2 NN + 1A + 20 Volume Cream or Clear Developer + 2 Shots Color Shots Violet + 2 Shots Color Shots Blue
LOOK TWO:
;"> Create the haircut according to the geometric haircutting system as described above for Look 1, and work out a triangle-shaped graduation with convex, straight and concave cutting line.
We use a travelling and stationary guide for this.
Create basic length with a round and square shape.
Use the technique “one length” and convex cutting line for both shapes.
Apply Awapuhi Wild Ginger Hydrocream Whip to the hair and blowdry using the 407 styling brush.
Work Gloss Drops into the hair and style the look using the Express Ion Style.
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Lilly's two looks are versitile and eternal.
LOOK ONE:
;"> Spray Hot Off The Press onto the hair for thermal protection.
Create curls using the Express Ion Curl.
Complete the look by styling the hair by fingerstyling with Awapuhi Wild Ginger Styling Treatment Oil. Finish off with a few spritzes of Awapuhi Wild Ginger Finishing Spray.
COLOR: PM SHINES 3N + 3BV + Processing Liquid+ 2 Shots Color Shots yellow + 1 Shot Color Shots Ash
LOOK TWO:
;"> Same steps as described for Look 1.
Turn in the hair on both sides and secure with pins/clips to create this wonderful look.
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FEE:
';"> Apply Extra-Body Sculpting Gel to towel-dried hair.
Blowdry the hair using the 413 sculpting brush.
Apply a small amount of Gloss Drops to the hair and style with a crimping iron to create the desired look.
Finish the look with Slick Works and Hold Me Tight.
Color: PM SHINES 9RB + Processing Liquid + 1⁄2 Shot Color Shots Red + 1⁄2 Shot Color Shots Violet
Photos: Hartmut Norenberg; Hair: Ulf Gattert; Courtesy of Paul Mitchell
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