Grey Hair
What causes gray hair?
The reduction of pigment causes gray hair.
Why does artificial red hair fade quickly?
Artificial red hair color fades quickly due to the nature of the pigments used.
When lifting with permanent color, what base should be used to avoid orange tones?
Always use a blue or green base when lifting with a permanent color.
What level is best for gray coverage?
For the best gray coverage, use a level seven or darker.
What to do if hair color appears dull?
Mix a demi-permanent hair color in the same tone and apply after retouching.
How can gray hair turn yellow?
Gray hair can turn yellow due to smoking, medication, sun exposure, or hairsprays and styling products.
What underlying pigment do natural redheads show?
Natural red hair shows its underlying pigment rather than a specific level.
What color should highlights be for a natural look?
Highlights should be a deeper caramel color for a natural look.
What is double processing?
Double processing is a technique used to achieve pale blonde results.
How can you remove a green cast?
Use a clarifying shampoo or treatment to remove the green cast.
What percentage of neutral is needed for 50% gray hair?
You would use 50% neutral in the formula.
How does natural red hair change before going gray?
Natural redheads may turn brown or golden before they go gray.
What can happen if highlights are too light or done incorrectly?
Blonde highlights can look unnatural and require frequent services if done incorrectly.
How can you create dimension on blonde hair?
You can add low lights and highlights to create dimension on an already blonde client.
What should be applied if hair color is too light?
Apply a demi-permanent hair color in one or two levels darker.
What is pre-softening?
Pre-softening is a process used to treat gray or very resistant hair to allow for better penetration of color.
What texture does red hair typically have?
On average, red hair has a coarser texture.
What are 2 ways to describe natural tones to the hair?
Natural tones are warm tones, and can be described as sandy or tan
What can warmth do to a color?
Warm colors reflect more light, which can make them appear lighter than their actual color
What can be used if hair color is slightly too dark?
Use a clarifying shampoo to help remove some pigment.
What are 3 different ways to describe the appearance of grey hair?
Sometimes this can be gray, white, salt and pepper or a combination of the three
What is the average density of natural red hair?
Natural red hair has a lower density compared to other colors.
What base color neutralizes gold tones?
To neutralize gold you would use a blue- violet base.
What are 2 examples of ways to describe warm tones in hair?
Golden, orange, red, yellow (auburn, amber, copper, strawberry and bronze)
What to do if the color is significantly darker than expected?
You may need to lighten the client’s hair if the color is significantly darker.