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Matrix Artist Collective THE ARTISTS ARE THE HEARTBEAT OF MATRIX Our Matrix Education value is to bring diverse stylists together as a community to collaborate, learn, and most importantly, CREATE. Our peer-to-peer learning and mentoring program is designed to happen at an organic level, enabling the team to grow as a whole. Ultimately, the community of stylists walk away empowered with the tools and inspiration needed to become better at their craft. ME is dedicated to building the skills of our hairdresser community and strengthening our global artistic team to help make dreams come true throughout your career. The Candy Strobe Trend was created by a group of Matrix artists who came together to empower each other with their passion, learn from one another, and create collectively. The Artist Collective is a talented group of stylists from all different parts of the world and different levels of their careers. Throughout their journey of creating these looks, they dreamed of inspiring and empowering our stylist community with all the tools needed to fuel their passion, creativity, and drive to work stronger together.

THE jaw STROBE GET AN ELEGANT JAWLINE Give a contoured look with a waterfall of sweet tones. before

color 3 1 2 FORMULA NATURAL LEVEL: 8 Medium Blonde with mid-lengths and ends previously lightened to level 10 FORMULA A: 1 oz. Color Sync 8P & 1 oz. Color Sync 10V & 2 oz. 10 Volume MATRIX Cream Developer FORMULA B: 1 ½ oz. Color Sync SPV & drop of Color Sync Watercolors Quartz Pink & 1 ½ oz. 10 Volume MATRIX Cream Developer FORMULA C: 1 ½ oz. Color Sync Watercolors Quartz Pink & 1 ½ oz. 10 Volume MATRIX Cream Developer section Create a parting from top of the ear to top of ear, secure all the hair from here back. This is Section 3. Next, take a center part extending from the front hairline and divide the remaining hair into two sections. These are Sections 1 and 2, secure for control. or step 1 Beginning at the nape region, macroweave a sub-section, clip the top of your macro-weave out of the way. Apply FORMULA A to the scalp area to create a shadow base, then feather FORMULA B down varying 2 inches to about the jaw line. Next, using the ColorBlender Sponge diffuse FORMULA C through the ends of the same section to meld the two colors together. Take the top part of the macro-weave, apply FORMULA A to the scalp area and then FORMULA B from mid-lengths through the ends. step 2 Continue to repeat these steps alternating until you reach the parietal. Once you reach the parietal, apply FORMULA A at the scalp area and then only FORMULA B through the ends of all hair above the parietal. Process for up to 20 minutes. Rinse thoroughly, cleanse and condition with Total Results Color Obsessed or Biolage ColorLast shampoo and conditioner.

shape 2 1 3 section Divide damp hair into three sections. Create a horseshoe-shaped section at the recession areas extending through the top of the crown. Secure. Take a horizontal parting beginning at the top of the ear that extends along the occipital. Secure for control, leaving the bottom section loose. step 1 Point Cut an asymmetrical perimeter line that extends from the top of the shoulder on one side to the collar bone on the other. step 2 Release occipital section. Taking vertical sub-sections at 90 degree elevation, allow the perimeter to drop out and Deep Point Cut. Maintain weight when cutting the sub-section to reinforce the strength of the perimeter line. Continue with this technique throughout the entire section. step 3 Release the top section. Isolate back section for control. Over-direct 1-inch horizontal sub-sections back to a stationary guide at the crown created from the length at occipital section. step 4 Slide Cut the fringe on a diagonal connecting gradually with the front length.

style style Apply Style Link Volume Builder to towel dried hair and blow-dry. Create a 1 inch horizontal sub-section and insert a flat iron 1-1.5 inches below the root. Holding the end piece in one hand, gently rotate the flat iron away from your face until the hair is wrapped around once, and slide down the hair until the ends are reached. Finish style with Style Link Texture Builder. For a more textured style use Style Link Rough Me Up and Mineral Booster. or

THE FULL STROBE LIGHT UP ALL OF YOUR ASSETS Highlight all features by illuminating the entire face with this multidimensional highlighting technique. before

color FORMULA NATURAL LEVEL: 4 Dark Brown LIGHTENER FORMULA: 2 scoops Light Master & 2 oz. 30 Volume MATRIX Cream Developer FORMULA A: 2 oz. Color Sync 7M & 2 oz. 10 Volume MATRIX Cream Developer FORMULA B: 2 oz. Color Sync 5M & 2 oz. 10 Volume MATRIX Cream Developer 3 2 4 1 section Create a center parting from the front hairline to the nape. Next, take a parting across the top of the head extending from the top of the ear to the top of the other ear, secure sections for control. step 1 Take ½-inch sub-sections and apply Lightener Formula from the mid-lengths through the ends in Sections 1 and 2. Process until pale yellow is achieved or up to 50 minutes. step 2 Rinse thoroughly, cleanse using Total Results Alternate Action Clarifying shampoo. Lightly mist Total Results Instacure Leave-In Treatment through the mid-lengths and ends. Dry the hair using your hands. Re-section into the original sections. or step 3 Apply FORMULA A from scalp to ends in Sections 1 and 2. Next, apply FORMULA B from scalp to ends in Sections 3 and 4. Process for up to 20 minutes. Rinse, cleanse and condition with Total Results So Long Damage or Biolage Keratindose shampoo and conditioner.

shape section Divide damp hair into quadrants. Secure. step 1 Release the back sections. Establish the perimeter by Point Cutting using comb control. Work up the head, using horizontal sub-sections and zero degree elevation. Release the front two sections and connect to the back perimeter. 3 2 1 Re-section the hair into three sections. Section 1: Create a triangular section beginning at the recession areas and extending to the top/crown. This will be the fringe region. Section 2: Create a horseshoe-shaped section extending from the recession areas to the base of the crown. Section 3: Isolate the remainder of the hair. step 2 Release Section 2. Create a narrow vertical center guideline and direct back, parallel to the floor. At the top of the sub-section, Slide Cut beginning 3 inches from the ends at a 45 degree angle. Over-direct all the hair on the right side to the stationary guide and repeat elevation and cutting angle. Repeat this technique on the left side. step 3 Release Section 1. Comb the hair into its natural fall. Working from the center of the section out to the corners, cut the length of the fringe to just above the eyebrow. Use comb control to maintain the fringe perimeter. Personalize: Point Cut throughout the top of the head using 1-inch horizontal subsections elevated to 90 degrees.

style style Spray Style Link Heat Buffer on towel dried hair to prime. Using a Denman or paddle brush, blow-dry forward and down. Use a small round brush to bend the ends slightly under, if needed. After the hair is dry, use a curling wand to wave the hair starting in the front and proceeding to the back. Use a soft natural bristle brush to combine waves creating a soft S-shape undulation. For a more textured look, finish hair with Style Link Rough Me Up, and separate the ends of the hair with fingers. Finish hair with Style Link Style Fixer.

THE profile STROBE SOFTEN & SWEETEN YOUR PROFILE! Deliver the illusion of length by drawing the eye upward while creating symmetry in the face. before

color FORMULA NATURAL LEVEL: 5 Medium Brown LIGHTENER FORMULA: 2 scoops Light Master & 2 oz. 30 Volume MATRIX Cream Developer FORMULA A: 1 oz. Color Sync Watercolors Sapphire Blue & 1 oz. Color Sync 8P & 2 oz. 10 Volume MATRIX Cream Developer FORMULA B: 1 oz. Color Sync 10P & 1 oz. Color Sync 10V & 2 oz. 10 Volume MATRIX Cream Developer section Create a triangular section starting at the recession areas and extending to a point at the base of the crown. Secure. step 1 Starting ½ inch away from the scalp, apply Lightener Formula to the mid-lengths through the ends. Process until ² ³ of desired lightness is achieved. step 2 Mix a fresh batch of Lightener Formula and apply to the scalp area and process accordingly. 2 1 step 3 Rinse thoroughly, cleanse with Total Results Alternate Action Clarifying shampoo. Lightly mist Total Results Instacure Leave-In Treatment through mid-lengths and the ends. Dry hair using your hands. Re-section the hair into the original two sections. step 4 In Section 1 apply FORMULA A to the scalp area, then apply FORMULA B to the midlengths through the ends. step 5 In Section 2 apply FORMULA A from the scalp through the ends. Process for up to 20 minutes. Rinse, cleanse and condition with Total Results Rock It Texture shampoo and conditioner.

shape section On damp hair, create a triangular section starting at the recession areas and extending to a point at the base of the crown. Secure. step 1 In the back of the head below the point, create a 1-inch horizontal sub-section and cut to 1-inch in length from the head. Continue around the head, following the parting, to the front hairline on both sides to establish a guideline. step 2 Use scissor-over-comb technique, elevating the hair at a 45 degree angle and blend to meet the guideline. Use a 45 degree angle and Point Cut around the width of the head. step 3 Release the top section. Maintaining the disconnection, establish a horizontal stationary guideline at the crown. Overdirect 1-inch sub-sections back to the stationary guideline and Point Cut. Texturize the ends to remove weight and create separation.

style style On damp hair, spray Style Link Heat Buffer. Blow-dry hair to create lift and volume. Flat iron the top section forward. Apply a mixture of Style Link Over Achiever and Hold Booster, distribute through hair and encourage separation. For additional texture, apply Style Link Grip Definer.

THE eye STROBE TALK ABOUT EYE CANDY Frame the eyes with pops of irresistible color. before

color formula NATURAL LEVEL: 7 Dark Blonde FORMULA A: 2 scoops Light Master & 2 oz. 30 Volume MATRIX Cream Developer FORMULA B: 1 ½ oz. Color Sync 5WN & 1 ½ oz. 10 Volume MATRIX Cream Developer FORMULA C: 1 oz. Color Sync 10CG & 1 oz. Color Sync 10V & 2 oz. 10 Volume MATRIX Cream Developer 2 3 1 section Create a parting from ear to ear. Secure the all the hair in the back. This is Section 1 clip to secure. Next, create a triangle section from the top of the crown to the recession area on both sides, secure. This is Section 2. Secure the remaining hair on each side for control. These are Sections 3 and 4. step 1 Starting in nape region, take a diagonal slice, apply FORMULA A using a freehand technique in a V shape to the mid-lengths through the ends. Feather the formula up towards the scalp for a soft diffusion of color. Continue this application thorough all of Sections 1, 3 and 4. step 2 Working in the crown region, take 1 inch diagonal subsections, apply FORMULA A using a freehand technique in a V shape to the mid-lengths through the ends. Next, repeat this application method using FORMULA B for the next two sections. Continue this application method 1:2 ratio, 1 highlight to 2 lowlights until section is complete, working with the curvature of the head. *End with a highlight closest to your client s hairline. step 3 Process accordingly. Rinse thoroughly, cleanse with Total Results Color Obsessed shampoo. Lightly mist Pro-Solutionist Instacure Leave- In Treatment through the mid-lengths and ends. Dry hair using your hands and section into quad sections. or step 4 Apply FORMULA C from the scalp through the ends. Let process up to 20 minutes, rinse thoroughly, cleanse and condition with Total Results Moisture Me Rich or Biolage Hydrasource shampoo and conditioner.

shape section On damp hair, create a triangular section beginning at each recession, and extending through the top of the crown. Secure the fringe section. Next, create a horseshoe-shaped section beginning at the outside corner of each eye and extending through to the base of the crown. Clip for control. Secure the remaining hair in the bottom section. step 1 Release the bottom sections. To create the perimeter length, begin in the middle of the nape, at zero degree elevation, and razor cut from the center moving outward. In the front, bring the hair behind the shoulders to connect length. Work up the section until complete. step 2 Take a 1-inch pie-shaped sub-section at the back of the head. Direct the hair back and razor cut along the hair strand to remove length and weight. Pivot through section directing hair back to this guide. step 3 Release the fringe section. Locate the side part and comb hair forward isolating the opposite side. Take a diagonal sub-section and razor cut the hair from the shortest point to the longest point. Depending on the hair s density, use deep strokes to create texture and movement. Make sure to leave this section disconnected from the sides. Continue through fringe. step 4 On the opposite side, using diagonal sub-sections parallel to the side hairline, direct hair forward and razor cut using the nose as a reference point for length of this guide. Continue until complete. Customize texturizing depending on density and natural texture, maintaining weight at the perimeter.

style style Spray Style Link Turbo Dryer on towel dried hair and then layer with Style Link Volume Builder. Comb through for even distribution. Blow-dry using your hands. Use a large (2-inch or more) curling iron. Twist wrap the hair away from the face, starting at the mid-lengths and leaving out the ends for a modern finish. When complete, flip the head upside down and blow-dry to add lift while relaxing the curl. Finish style with Style Link Style Fixer. For a more textured, undone look start with Style Link Airy Builder and finish with Style Link Playback Dry Shampoo.

THE cheek STROBE SHOW OFF THOSE DESIRABLE CHEEKBONES Illuminate your look by highlighting the center of the face. before

color 4 2 3 1 or formula NATURAL LEVEL: 5 Medium Brown LIGHTENER FORMULA: 2 scoops Light Master & 2 oz. 30 Volume MATRIX Cream Developer FORMULA A: 2 oz. Color Sync HD-RR & 2 oz. 10 Volume MATRIX Cream Developer FORMULA B: 2 oz. Color Sync 3VV & 2 oz. 10 Volume MATRIX Cream Developer FORMULA C: ½ oz. Color Sync 8N & ½ oz. Color Sync 8P & ½ oz. Color Sync 8A & 1 ½ oz. 10 Volume MATRIX Cream Developer section Create a parting from ear to ear, secure the all the hair in the back. This is Section 1. Clip to secure. Next, create a triangle section from the top of the crown to the recession area on both sides, secure. This is Section 2. Secure the remaining hair on each side for control. These are Sections 3 and 4. step 1 Starting in nape region, take a diagonal slice, apply Lightener Formula using a freehand technique in a V shape to the mid-lengths through the ends. Feather the formula up towards the scalp for a soft diffusion of color. Continue to use diagonal parting working up Section 1. Repeat this application into side Sections 3 and 4. step 2 Working in the crown region, take 1-inch diagonal sub-sections, apply Lightener Formula using a freehand technique in a V shape to the mid-lengths through the ends. Continue this application method until section is complete. Process until desired lightness is achieved or up to 50 minutes at room temperature. Rinse thoroughly, cleanse with Total Results Alternate Action shampoo and mist with Total Results Instacure Leave-In Treatment through the mid-lengths and ends. Dry hair with your hands and re-section into 4 sections. step 3 Starting at bottom of side section, take a 1 ₈-inch slice and apply FORMULA A staying slightly off-scalp down to about an inch using the outer corner of the eyebrow as your guide. Next, feather FORMULA B, then FORMULA C then ending with FORMULA A. Refer to grid as a guide. For softer results end with FORMULA A on every other section around the face frame. Repeat this application method until sections are complete. step 4 Let process up to 20 minutes. Rinse thoroughly, cleanse and condition using Total Results Color Obsessed or Biolage ColorLast shampoo and conditioner.

shape section 2 1 3 On damp hair, create a horseshoe-shaped section at the top of the head that extends from the recession areas to the top crown. Secure. Create a horizontal parting from the top of the ear around the occipital. Clip for control. Leave the bottom section loose. step 1 To create the perimeter length, tilt head slightly forward and comb hair down into its natural fall. At zero degree elevation, use horizontal sub-sections and work up the section Point Cutting the hair until reaching the top of the ear. step 2 Release the occipital section. Over-direct the hair to meet the length line and continue Point Cutting to the front hairline. step 3 Create a diagonal sub-section parallel to the side hairline extending to just behind the ear. Overdirect the hair forward and Point Cut at 45 degrees. Continue throughout the section using diagonal subsections until reaching the center back. Repeat on the opposite side. step 4 Elevate a 1-inch horizontal sub-section at the top of the head to 90 degrees and cut square to the head. Using pie-shaped sub-sections, pivot around the top of the head and Point Cut to blend layers.

style style Apply Style Link Volume Builder to towel dried hair. Blow-dry with a large round brush. Using a 1½-inch width curling iron, wrap 1 2 inch wide sections of hair in a downward motion. After curling each section, use your hands to wrap the curl in the direction it was curled and pin to set. In the front section, curl hair in the direction it will lay. Remove pins, and comb out the curls with a wide-tooth comb. Finish style with Style Link Volume Fixer.

AlTERNATE COLOR FORMULAS FULL STROBE EYE STROBE CHEEK STROBE SOCOLOR FORMULA LIGHTENER FORMULA: 2 scoops Light Master & 2 oz. 30 Volume MATRIX Cream Developer FORMULA A: 1 ½ oz. SOCOLOR 7M & 1 ½ oz. 10 Volume MATRIX Cream Developer FORMULA B: 1 ½ oz. SOCOLOR 5M & 1 ½ oz. 10 Volume MATRIX Cream Developer SOCOLOR FORMULA FORMULA A: 2 scoops Light Master & 2 oz. 30 Volume MATRIX Cream Developer FORMULA B: 1 ½ oz. SOCOLOR 5W & 1 ½ oz. 10 Volume MATRIX Cream Developer FORMULA C: 1 oz. SOCOLOR 9CG & 1 oz. SOCOLOR Clear & 2 oz. 10 Volume MATRIX Cream Developer SOCOLOR FORMULA LIGHTENER FORMULA: 2 scoops Light Master & 2 oz. 30 Volume MATRIX Cream Developer FORMULA A: 1 ½ oz. SOCOLOR HD-RR & 1 ½ oz. 10 Volume MATRIX Cream Developer FORMULA B: 1 ½ oz. SOCOLOR 3VR & 1 ½ oz. 10 Volume MATRIX Cream Developer FORMULA C: ½ oz. SOCOLOR 8N & ½ oz. SOCOLOR 9P & ½ oz. SOCOLOR 8A & 1 ½ oz. 10 Volume MATRIX Cream Developer COLORINSIDER FORMULA LIGHTENER FORMULA: One sachet of LIGHTINSIDER Lightening booster powder & 3 oz. 30 Volume ColorInsider Oil-Cream Developer & one tube LIGHTINSIDER Lightening Conditioning Cream FORMULA A: 2 oz. ColorInsider 7BC & 2 oz. 10 Volume ColorInsider Oil-Cream Developer FORMULA B: 2 oz. ColorInsider 5M & 2 oz. 10 Volume ColorInsider Oil-Cream Developer COLORINSIDER FORMULA FORMULA A: One sachet of LIGHTINSIDER Lightening booster powder & 3 oz. 30 Volume ColorInsider Oil-Cream Developer & one tube LIGHTINSIDER Lightening Conditioning Cream FORMULA B: 1 ½ oz. ColorInsider 5WN & 1 ½ oz. 10 Volume ColorInsider Oil-Cream Developer FORMULA C: 1 oz. ColorInsider 9CG & 1 oz. ColorInsider Clear & 2 oz. 10 Volume ColorInsider Oil-Cream Developer COLORINSIDER FORMULA LIGHTENER FORMULA: One sachet of LIGHTINSIDER Lightening Booster Powder & 3 oz. 30 Volume ColorInsider Oil-Cream Developer & one tube LIGHTINSIDER Lightening Conditioning Cream FORMULA A: 2 oz. ColorInsider 5RR+ & 2 oz. 10 Volume ColorInsider Oil-Cream Developer FORMULA B: 2 oz. ColorInsider 3V & 2 oz. 10 Volume ColorInsider Oil-Cream Developer FORMULA C: ½ oz. ColorInsider 8N & ½ oz. ColorInsider 9V & ½ oz. ColorInsider 8A & 1 ½ oz. 10 Volume ColorInsider Oil-Cream Developer THE FULL STROBE THE eye STROBE THE cheek STROBE