The Shade System
What does the number in 6N represent?
Level
What is the standard mixing Ratio for SoColor?
1:1
What % of grey is considered resistant?
50% or higher
Client wants to go darker...Deposit or lift?
Deposit
What makes SoColor conditioning?
Cera-Oil complex
What does the letter "N" stand for?
Neutral (Natural)
What developer is typically used for grey coverage?
20 volume
What SoColor series is best for grey coverage?
Extra Coverage (Purple box)
Client wants to go lighter with color... what do you need?
Higher developer
What is Extra Blonding Cream?
Formula Booster that helps to disperse natural underlying pigment for cleaner blondes, brighter reds and richer browns.
In 7CG, what does the "G" represent?
Gold
What developer gives maximum lift in SoColor?
40 volume
A client has 40% grey and wants a war, level 7 result. A stylist formulates using only 7G.
Why is this a mistake, and how would you correct it?
7G alone is not enough coverage for grey
Missing Natural base
to correct it add 7N to the formula
Brassy Results...what tone do you use to neutralize?
Ash/Blue/Violet
What is the standard processing time for SoColor?
30-45 min
What level is considered a true medium Blonde?
Level 7
What happens if you use 10 vol with permanent color?
Minimal lift, mostly deposit
A client has resistant grey at the hairline (60%) and minimal grey in the rest of their head. they want a cool level 6 result
How should your formulation differ between the hairline and the rest of the head, and why?
Hairline- stronger natural base (maybe N,NN, or extra coverage line) and add a bit of ash
Rest of head- more Reflect (cool tone focus)
Why- hairline is always more resistant, needs more coverage support. Adjusting the interior formula prevents overloading natural where its not needed.
Client has banding...what should you adjust?
Formula and or Application
SoColor Portfolio is pre-blended with what two colors?
Brown and Tan
What does double letters mean (like RR)?
Extra Reflect/intensity
A level 5 client with resistant grey wants to be a level with controlled warmth. What developer and formulation strategy do you use with Matrix Socolor?
20 or 30 vol
include 7n(natural base)
add desired tone
This ensures lift,cove4rage and tonal balance
A client has 80% resistant grey, coarse texture and wants a rich natural level 5 that is not or overly warm.
Walk me through your Formulation Strategy. Include Developer choice, shade selection, application considerations and the why.
Developer - 20 vol
Shade - Extra coverage (N) and a controlled reflect (NW, A)
Application - Start where hair is most resistant, fully saturate and full processing time.
Why- 80%grey + resistant =maximum coverage support
natural shades anchor the color and reflect prevents the color from looking muddy and flat.
Uneven Porosity, what happens to the color?
Uneven absorption/ results
Name ALL SoColor families that can NOT be mixed with anything other than themselves
Extra Covoverage DreamAge
High Definition (HD)
Ultra Blonde