Roots, Fading, & Color Correcting Tips

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05.06.2020

Roots, Fading, & Color Correcting Tips

It’s probably been longer than usual since the last salon visit, so we recommend starting with a color consultation that’s 5-10 minutes longer than normal. You can also video call your clients when they book so you can better plan your agenda according to their needs.

Upgrade Your Root Touch-Up Services

Many clients will walk into the salon with longer re-growth than ever and significantly faded lengths and ends. The starting point might feel daunting, but don’t worry! With these hints and tips, you will tackle this challenge or even use this opportunity to up-charge the service price for long re-growth and color balancing.

With a significant re-growth, precise application and applying enough product to endure even application is more important than ever, especially when lightening or using vibrant reds.

Step 1: Apply first your target shade to the mid-band area approximately 3/4 an inch from the scalp. Develop up to 20min (30min with Special Blondes).

Step 2: Apply to the remaining root area. Develop up to 40min (up to 60min with Special Blondes).

Expert Tip: Follow the long regrowth application method even for gray coverage when the percentage of white is below 50% and your target shade is lighter than the natural depth.

How to Fight Fade

The next step is to create a pure, even color result on faded ends. Pure Intense Balance Service is a great service opportunity to upgrade your root touch-ups to rejuvenate the total look. Mix 1 part of your target shade + 2 parts of Welloxon Perfect Pastel and process for 10-15 minutes.

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Color Corrections

Color corrections might seem a nightmare, but they can also be one of the most rewarding things you can do in a salon. Start with our Color Craft: Color Correction series in our education app! After you download the app, you will find it by searching Color Correction Principles in Education Videos! This will help you to overcome the roadblocks that you can be faced with during corrective color. Together with the following tips and tricks, you will be ready to achieve amazing results!

TWO OPTIONS TO TACKLING BOX DYE:

Option 1: Color build-up on the lengths and ends can be easily tackled with Color Renew Color Correction Service. A zero-damage color reducer to adjust, change and correct undesired permanent/demi-permanent color results. Mix 1 part Color Crystal Powder + 10 parts Activator Liquid. You will apply on dry hair, starting with the darker areas first. Comb through, cover with a plastic cap, and add heat. Rinse with water only and dry thoroughly prior to color application.

Expert Tip: Color renew is an excellent solution for removing bands since it doesn’t lighten the natural melanin!

Option 2: To correct uneven lengths and ends you might want to go for a Mild Lightener Service. This service is great when you need more control in the areas you want to lighten. Always Strand Test. Mix 1 part Blondor Multi Powder with 4 par****ts Welloxon Perfect Pastel. Process up to 50 minutes. Apply on the chosen areas and pay close attention to the natural re-growth area since this mix lightens the natural melanin as well. Control the development visually. Rinse, shampoo and condition with Blondor Seal & Care. And voila, your canvas is now ready for your target shade.

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How to Save Home Bleached Hair

Simply mix the powder 1:2 with Welloxon Perfect. Since we have previously lightened hair, we recommend using a lower % of developer. Always Strand test first.

When our canvas is balanced, the last trick is to choose the perfect toner to neutralize and/or enhance the wanted and unwanted tones. We love the Illumina Blonde toning service. Mix your chosen Illumina color with Welloxon Perfect 1.9% and process 5-15 minutes.