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N ot a m e m b e r ? J o i n at a s so c iate d h a i rp rofe s sio n a ls .c o m 71 THE COLOR: HIDDEN PRISM You and your guests deserve a little fun and serotonin this summer, says stylist Janelle Eyre (@jeyre.hair). Her bold hidden-prism technique delivers a color boost. "This peek-a-boo placement of vivid color means less maintenance for your client and less work for you as a stylist," says Eyre. This color is ideal for anyone who wants to dip their toe into vivid colors without going all out from roots to end. The hidden-prism method also has limitless options. You can use any combination of colors. Go as soft or as bold as your guest wants. Or customize a weft of extensions for low-maintenance options. Create the Look Start by sectioning where you want to see the prism. "For this model, I went as high as the parietal ridge and as low as the occipital, leaving the rest of the hair blonde," says Eyre. • Take 1 ∕ 8 -inch vertical subsections, overdirecting the hair forward. • Apply a personalized multicolor pattern of bold colors in 1-inch swatches, repeating the pattern down the full length of the strand. • Repeat with the next 1 ∕ 8 -inch vertical subsection, following the same color pattern. • Adjust application of colors to keep the pattern aligned. Separate with foils. • Process the color according to manufacturer directions. • Rinse with cold water to prevent colors from bleeding together. The hidden prism is a fun technique playing with overdirection and illusion. "Once the hair lays back down to a natural fall after processing and washing, you get a unique effect. I can't wait to see more bold colors poolside this summer," says Eyre. Hair by Janelle Eyre for Ulta Beauty Design Team "More clients are willing to play with vivid shades in the summer." —Janelle Eyre