This pretty look, created by stylist Elysia Purnell, features bold details, shyly placed, creating a coy and surprisingly delicate look. A classic bob outline and clever color placement minimize the high-contrast color and disconnection. Soft copper is contrasted by a rich violet placed in the naturally shadow of the roots. Short bangs and nape are softened by a classic a-line shape and side swept bang overlay. The result is funky, fashionable, and classic. Click the style notes for tips on recreating the look. –– Laura Martin
Step: Color roots with a deep, red violet like Goldwell’s 5VR, applying to the first inch of roots. Foil in some highlights with a gentle lifting formula like Goldwell Silk Lift. Apply a soft copper like Goldwell 6K to remaining hair, blending into violet base. Tone highlights with a soft copper like Goldwell 9KG.
Step: Section off hair at the occipital bone, clipping all other hair away. Cut the section using a tight graduating, to remove bulk and accentuate the head shape. Release the remaining hair and cut into a classic razor bob with a side swept bang. Finally, section off a small, wide triangle at the front hairline and cut in a blunt line an inch or two above the brows, leaving plenty of hair to create a veil.
Step: Mist all over with protective thickening lotion and dry smooth and straight using a round paddle brush. Add a dab of defining cream through ends to separate and polish.
Special thanks to Laura Martin for this post. Laura is a professional hair stylist, former senior educator at ARROJO cosmetology school, and a creative non-fiction MFA student at Georgia College, Milledgeville, GA
HairStyle By Elysia Purnell