Introduction to Introduction to Color Color

Applications Applications and Theoryand Theory

Introduction to Introduction to Color Color

Applications Applications and Theoryand Theory

Elton RobinsonElton Robinson

April 24, 2008April 24, 2008565 565

Distance LearningDistance Learning

Dr. JaveriDr. Javeri

The Hair Color Industry in the billions

• Home use of hair color is over $9 billion worldwide

• $1.8 billion to $2.5 billion in salon sales according to James Robinson Ltd.

• Couple of billions greater the America’s missile defense budget of 2006.

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The hair is considered an adornment of one’s

appearance.Color is an enhancement of

the natural color using artificial dye or pigment to acquire different shades.

This is achieved through a one or two step process.

The Laws of Color

• Identify the primary color – Red, yellow, and Blue

• Name the secondary colors– Violet, Green, and Orange

• Give examples of the tertiary colors– Yellow-green, yellow-orange, red-

orange,– Red-violet, blue-violet, and blue-

green

Color swatch ring for matching color and

providing the client with an idea of the outcome.

The chart of more vivid color combinations. Take

your pick.

Brown background with blonde highlights using advanced techniques

Burgundies, reds, call the feds this color is hot!!!

Color applications• Bleach retouch• Virgin Pastel Toner Touch-up• Tint retouch to cover gray• Tint retouch to lighten natural color• Tint Back to natural (bleached)• Virgin Tint to cover Gray• Virgin Tint to Lighten natural• Virgin Bleach• Virgin Pastel Toner

One or two of the applications in blue text will be performed at state board

The beginning of complete applications

listed below• Tint Back to natural (bleached)• Virgin Tint to cover Gray• Virgin Tint to Lighten natural• Virgin Bleach• Virgin Pastel Toner

1 2Back of

head

Front of headExample chart to complete each

application

Place an “X” on the portion of the head according to the instructions either front or back of head. Either quadrant in front or back is correct for placement of “X”.

Application 1 should designate the first placement of the application by placing an arrow to indicate from point A to B

Application 2 should designate the second placement of the application by placing an arrow point toward the end of strand remaining, if necessary

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Tint Back to Natural (bleached)

1. Part hair into four sections2. Apply tint from regrowth

(line of demarcation) to the porous ends

3. ¼ to ⅛ sub-partings4. Strand test for color

development5. At the proper development

(visual) time, apply to the ends

6. When color is even, soap cap entire head or break the line of demarcation with a comb to blend color

7. Strand test for final color development 1 2

Comb blend this area

Virgin Tint to Cover Gray

1. Part hair into four sections

2. Start where hair is grayest (front section)

3. Apply tint from scalp to porous ends

4. ¼ to ⅛ sub-partings5. Strand test for color

development6. Apply to the ends (last)7. Strand test for final color

development

1 2

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Virgin Tint to Lighten Natural Color

1. Part hair into four sections

2. Start application ½ inch away from scalp, most resistant area of head (crown, back, of nape) through the porous ends

3. ⅛ to ¼ inch sub-partings4. Strand test when half

your color development is achieved

5. Apply to scalp (last)6. Strand test for final color

development1 2

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Virgin Bleach1. Part hair into four sections2. Start bleach application in the

darkest area (crown, nape, or back)

3. Apply ½ inch away from scalp through the porous ends.

4. ⅛ to ¼ inch sub-partings5. Strand test for color

development6. When proper degree of lightness

(halfway) is achieved, apply to the scalp area

7. Strand test for final color development

8. Rinse with cool water without heavy manipulations.

1 2

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Virgin Pastel Toner1. Part hair into four sections2. Begin where the original

Virgin bleach begin (crown, back, or nape)

3. Apply from scalp to porous ends

4. ¼ to ⅛ inch sub-partings5. Strand test for color

development6. Work product with hands to

ends for complete blending of color

7. Strand test for final color development 1 2

Comb blend this area

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Slides 14-18 will be used to test your ability to follow instructions carefully and

properly mark the following sheets as indicated. Omit slides 21-24, and do slices

25-30.

Ready to mix the color and apply according to

the instructions. Let’s get busy

BLEACH RETOUCH

1. Part into 4 section

2. Apply bleach to darkest area (crown, back, or nape)

3. Apply to new regrowth only

4. ⅛” to ¼” sub-partings

5. Caution, do not overlap

6. Strand test for final color development

7. Rinse with cool water without heavy manipulations

1.⌂↑

PASTEL TONER TOUCH-UP

1. Part into 4 sections

2. Begin where the original Bleach retouch was (crown, back, or nape) .

3. Apply to regrowth only.

4. ⅛” to ¼” sub-partings

5. Strand test for color development

6. If color on the shaft has faded, massage with hands to

refresh color or break in the line of demarcation with a comb.

7. Strand test for final color development

1.⌂↑ 2.⌂↑

PASTEL TONER TOUCH-UP

1. Part into 4 sections

2. Begin where the original Bleach retouch was (crown, back, or nape) .

3. Apply to regrowth only.

4. ⅛” to ¼” sub-partings

5. Strand test for color development

6. If color on the shaft has faded, massage with hands to

refresh color or break in the line of demarcation with a comb.

7. Strand test for final color development

1.⌂↑ 2.⌂↑

TINT RETOUCH TO COVER GRAY

1. Part into 4 section

2. Start at front section

3. Apply to regrowth only

4. ⅛” to ¼” sub-partings

5. Strand test for color development

6. Soap cap if necessary to blend color

7. Strand test for final color development

1.⌂↑ 2.⌂↑

TINT RETOUCH TO LIGHTEN NATURAL

COLOR HAIR Half inch regrowth

1. Part into 4 section

2. Start application in back

3. Apply to regrowth only

4. ⅛ to 1/4” sub-partings

5. Strand test for color development

6. Soap cap if necessary to blend color

7. Strand test for final color development.

1.⌂↑ 2.⌂↑

TINT BACK TO NATURAL (BLEACHED)

1. Part hair into 4 section

2. Apply tint from regrowth (line of demarcation) to the

porous ends.

3. ⅛ to ¼ inch sub-partings.

4. Strand test for color development

5. At proper time, apply to ends.

6. When color is even, soap cap entire head or break the line of demarcation with a comb to blend color

7. Strand test for final color development

1.⌂↑ 2.⌂↑

VIRGIN TINT TO COVER GREY

1. Part hair into 4 sections

2. Start where hair is grayest (front section)

3. Apply tint from scalp to porous ends

4. ¼ to 1/8 inch sub-partings

5. Strand test for color

6. Apply to ends last

7. Strand test for final color development

1.⌂↑ 2.⌂↑

VIRGIN TINT TO LIGHTEN NATURAL COLOR

1. Part hair into 4 sections

2. Start application ½ inch away from scalp, most resistant

area of head (crown, back, or nape) through porous ends

3. ⅛ to ¼” sub-partings

4. Strand test when half your color development is achieved

5. Apply to scalp (last)

6. Strand test for final color development.

1.⌂↑ 2.⌂↓

VIRGIN BLEACH

1. Part hair into 4 section

2. Start bleach application in the darkest area (crown, nape, back)

3. Apply ½ inch away from scalp through porous ends

4. ⅛ to ¼ inch sub-partings

5. Strand test for color development

6. When proper degree of lightness (halfway) is achieved,

apply to scalp area

7. Strand test for final color development

Rinse with cool water without heavy manupulations.

1.⌂↑ 2.⌂↓

VIRGIN PASTEL TONER

1. Part hair into 4 sections

2. Begin where the original Virgin Bleach was started

(crown, back, or nape)\

3. Apply form scalp to porous ends

4. ⅛ to ¼ inch. Sub-partings

5. Strand test for color development

6. Work with hands to ends for blending of color

7. Strand test for final color development

1.⌂↑ 2.⌂↑

Go Back and check your answers!!!

Good Luck.

The Education on Hair Coloring Workshop comes

to a close.Thank you for your time and

efforts.

Thought provoking questions

• What is the difference in professional hair color vs generic hair color?

• Is hair color damaging to the hair?

• What is the difference between permanent hair color and semi permanent hair color?

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