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Color/Lightener Theory
Formulas for pre-pigmenting, refreshing techniques, etc.
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Cosmetology
Not Applicable
12/30/2012

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Term
Minimum Fade
Definition
  • Emulsify color
  • At the end of processing time, emulsify colour from the new growth area onto the mid-lengths and ends (leave for 5 minutes)
  • Emulsify color further
  • Rinse well, followed by shampooing
Term
Moderate Fade
Definition
  • Apply chosen colour to new growth
  • Process for approximately 25-30 minutes
  • Mix fresh target shade (MR 1:2 w/ 8.5 vol.)
  • Process for a further 5-10 minutes
Term
Maximum Fade
Definition
  • Apply chosen colour to new growth area 
  • Process for 25 minutes
  • Mix one tube fresh target shade with 1-12" of Mix Master 0/33, 0/44, 0/66 depending on the tone needing to be refreshed (MR 1:2 w/ 8.5)
  • Process 10-15 minutes
Term
Clean
Definition

*Removes unwanted tone*

  • 60 mLs of water
  • 1 scoop of lightener 
  • 1 pump shampoo (or add visually)
Term
Cleanse
Definition

*Removes level and tone*

  • 60 mLs of water
  • 1 scoop lightener
  • 30 mLs of activator (8.5-20; usually 20)
Term

Pre-Pigmenting 

(Option One) 

Definition
  • Analyze hair, choose target shade. (MR 1:2)
  • Apply to target areas, process 15-20 mins
  • Shampoo and Condition 
  • Blow Dry
  • Apply chosen formula to natural hair
  • Apply target shade to remaining colour correction areas, process for 15 minutes max. 
Term

Pre-Pigmenting 

(Option Two)

Definition
  • Mix 1-12" depending on level required and target shade with up to 60 mLs of warm water
  • Apply sparingly to dry hair on target areas and process 15 minutes
  • Blot excess product off and dry into hair using a gentle speed and low heat
  • apply selected formula to new growth process for recommended time
  • Apply target shade to remaining pre-pigment areas, process for recommended time (depending on product/condition of the hair)
Term
Levels of Lightness (1-10)
Definition

1- Black

2- Darkest Brown

3- Dark Brown

4- Brown 

5- Light Brown

6- Dark Blonde

7- Blonde

8- Light Blonde 

9- Very Light Blonde 

10- Extra Light Blonde

Term
Underlying Pigments
Definition

1- Dark Red

2- Red 

3- Red

4- Red/Orange

5-Orange/Red

6- Orange

7- Orange/Yellow 

8- Yellow/Orange

9- Yellow 

10-Pale Yellow

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