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"When creating a pattern on the hair, I sometimes draw it on using oil-based Sharpies, dab it on or use drafting tape to create the design and then apply Kryolan spray paint. All of these methods make it easy to apply lighter colors over darker shades." Nicoletta Gauci |
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"Because synthetic hair has an even porosity throughout, you always get an even color result. I create multidimensional looks by soaking different shades of wefts in the same solution. For this wig, I used levels 8 and 9 in a dye solution that I refer to as 'emerald mint.'" Gauci |
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"The copper color for this wig was done with textile dye, which tends to be more vibrant than Copics pens. The herringbone/feather patterns were done by using drafting tape and Kryolan spray paint." Gauci |
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"To create this look, I used some all-blonde wefts and left the tips uncolored in others. The stripes were done using drafting tape, which comes in different widths and sticks tight to the hair to prevent any bleeding." Gauci |
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Photographer: Laretta Houston; Hairstylist: Nicoletta Gauci with The Mastery; Makeup Artist: Alexis Fagen; Fashion Stylist: Ryan Wharton; Model: Amy Lee Werho with Factor Models |
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Photographer: Laretta Houston; Hairstylist: Nicoletta Gauci with The Mastery; Makeup Artist: Alexis Fagen; Fashion Stylist: Ryan Wharton; Model: Amy Lee Werho with Factor Models |