Tips for Achieving Perfect Colouring?
Colour matching is not a science, but people often get it wrong. Colour theory should never be about what colours you can and can’t wear – it’s more about selecting the shade that will best flatter your complexion.
Hair & fashion colour rules are mere guidelines, so you don’t have to worry about taking your hair colour to extremes and following the strict colouring guidelines, carrying swatches of your best colours along to the shops & salons! This guide provides suggestions which are not set in stone – while wearing colours that flatter your complexion is always handy, style is a form of self-expression.
The perfect colouring represents the goal of every hairdresser and the desire of every client:
Whether it’s white hair coverage or more elaborate techniques, every hairdresser always wants to get a perfect colour, to satisfy the expectations of their customers to the maximum.
To achieve this goal, it is important to follow some simple technical precautions, which are often taken for granted: we analyse below the fundamental steps that will lead us to the correct application of INCOLOR.
The first thing to consider is the base colour. Regrowth, lengths, and ends must be examined separately, to determine: the height of tone, the reflex or nuance, and if the colour is natural or artificial. It will be necessary to understand what the necessary colour steps are, the tone to achieve the goal, and establish the background pigment.
The front and back should be analysed separately, determining the exact percentage of white hair. The structure of the hair is certainly another variable to consider: normal, thin or thick? Delicate or resistant? Chemically treated? porous or heavily damaged? These are characteristics that can influence the final result of the colouring process.
EPIDERMAL TEST
INSIGHT INCOLOR has a highly dermo-compatible formulation, but we know that some allergies or other skin problems can develop over time, even after many years of using the same product. For this reason, before each application of colour, it is recommended to perform a skin sensitivity test to check if the customer has an intolerance to the product. If itching or redness is noted, it is likely that there is sensitivity to some component of the product, and therefore the colour should not be applied. If, on the other hand, the test gave a positive effect (so no itching or redness occurred), you can proceed with the application.
APPLICATION TECHNIQUES
In everyday life it is easy for everyday operations to be underestimated, as they are considered simple and taken for granted. So let’s see below what are the steps to follow for an optimal and safe colouring job.
Before starting, we recommend applying a protective product on the face contour, such as the Skin Protector, to protect the client’s skin. Do not forget the importance of the operator’s use of protective gloves.
It is possible to obtain technically perfect and impressive results by following a few basic rules during the preparation of the color mixture:
- The doses must be precise to obtain a constant result;
- The use of a scale is always recommended, to weigh the right quantities;
- Never use metal bowls or tools; Use the product immediately after preparation.
- Before using INCOLOR, do not wash your hair, but brush it carefully to remove any residues of lacquers or fixers.
It is possible to make a delicate shampoo only in case of dirty hair or too full of residues of finish products; after a short drying time, apply the colouring mixture.
APPLICATION AND WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
The colour must be deposited accurately and evenly with the brush, avoiding “swiping” the brush to avoid removing the colour just deposited. The laying time is determined by the desired result, the essential thing is that it falls within the minimum and maximum range of the times indicated. By rinsing the product before the minimum time (35 minutes), inaccurate and incomplete results are created. The indicated shutter speeds are recommended for INCOLOR to ensure optimal performance. Once the exposure time is complete, emulsify the color, avoiding massaging the skin too much.
When rinsing, pour the water in small quantities, continuing to gently massage the scalp and hair to ensure that the product’s self-washing power exerts its full effect. Rinse the product until it is completely eliminated from the skin and hair. Cleanse with Post Chemistry Shampoo to fix the colour and eliminate residues. Condition and treat with Post Chemistry Mask. This procedure restores the pH, eliminates swelling of the cuticle, and prevents colour discharge.
HOW TO TAKE CARE OF COLOURED HAIR?
It is advisable to wash your hair with a hair protective shampoo. This way you will get a more intense brightness and protect the colour, to eliminate from fading. Professional stylists agree that hydration is essential to maintain colour. We recommend to use a protective mask once a week, apply to wet hair, distributing evenly. Leave on 5 / 10 minutes. Rinse thoroughly.
Retouching the colour is not advisable to dye before 6-8 weeks. And if what you want is a radical colour change, for example a platinum blonde and your base is very dark, experts recommend doing it gradually. Take a browse at our organic range of shampoos, conditioners, masks and other treatments for dyed hair.
Remember, the best way to look good, is to pick the best colours for your complexion that make you feel beautiful. Deciding between blonde, brown, and red is tough enough without considering the spectrum of tones that exist within those hues. And then you have to think about which of those shades works best for your complexion?
The decision you and your colourist have to make is which colour you would like to bring out in your face.
Choose Colours that compliment and mesh with the seasons. Alter the Colour level in this guide to fit your Hair and Skin Type and remember, not all Colour changes need to be extreme, added hints and hues go far.
If you’re interested in expanding your colour horizons, be sure to go and try on different shades of the same hue to see what looks best. Fashion rules are meant to be broken, so experiment.
