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Here Ross Charles breaks down one of the looks from his psychedelic soldiers collection.
“The cut is quite important for this
look and I used a few different tools
and techniques to achieve it.
“To start, I created a slight fade from
the bottom of the hairline using
clippers – the hair is fairly short here,
which adds to the drama of the length
on top. I then lined up the hair using
a Donald Scott DS/X4 razor before
using a chopstick razor on the top
of the hair – this look requires some
length to be able to achieve that
messy finish.
“While the hair was still wet, I used a
sea salt spray and really saturated the
hair, before combing it through
to ensure even distribution.
“Salt spray on damp hair is great for
creating a ‘wet look’ effect, but if you
prefer a slightly drier finish, simply
allow the hair to dry slightly before
applying the salt spray. Once you’ve
combed it through, use your hands
to press the hair into place. When
you’re satisfied with the shape, use
a diffuser dryer to mould the hair
into place; try to keep the diffuser in
one place and try not move it around
too much, as it can cause frizz. It’s
important to be as gentle as possible.
If you want to add even more hold,
you could mist over some hairspray
for an extra layer of security.”
1. Schwarzkopf Silhouette Super Hold Hairspray 750ml
2. Wahl Super Taper Clipper
3. Comare 400 (Large Cutting / Dressing Out Comb)
4. Hair Tools Diffuser Black
5. Bed Head Rockaholic Thunder Struck Texturising Salt Spray
Originally published Capital Winter magazine 2017
Photo from Ross Charles
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