Virgin Darker Application

11. Continue taking diagonal subsections. Working upward, pivot the subsections slightly toward the ear so you will eventually finish with a vertical subsection at the end of the quadrant. Be sure to turn each subsection over and

generously apply product to both

sides of the hair.

12. Move to the back left quadrant and repeat the process.

The two back quadrants are now complete.

13. Move on to the front right quadrant. Unclip the hair and hold it up with one hand while using the other hand to outline the quadrant with formula 1.

14. Take a vertical subsection from the ear to the point of distribution and continue this process, working toward the front hairline.

15. Apply formula 1 to the scalp

area of each subsection. Then

immediately apply through the

mid-lengths.

16. Repeat the process in the front left quadrant.

Check product coverage

17. Starting in the back right quadrant, use gloved fingers or

the tail of a color brush to lift each subsection and check to ensure thorough product coverage.

Check for voids or areas where the product may have dried. Apply

more product where needed.

Application to porous ends

If porous ends were left uncovered, a strand test will help determine timing for product application.

18. Mix a new batch of formula 1.

19. Starting in the back right quadrant, lay each subsection

over a gloved hand and apply fresh product to both sides of the midlengths, working down through the porous ends. This overlapping technique helps assure even coverage throughout

the subsection.

20. Repeat this process in the

other three quadrants, applying

color to all porous ends.

Strand test

21. To check color development, isolate a small amount of hair. Use a dry towel to gently wipe off the

product. Fold the hair in half, back over itself and check for. evenness of color deposit.

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