Virgin Darker Application

This full head color application transforms a guest’s natural hair to a darker color.

Sectioning

1. Use a comb to section the hair into four quadrants.

Guest comfort and

protection

2. Apply protective cream to the guest’s skin along the hairline perimeter.

Color formulas

3. Mix the color formula you will beusing in small enough batches to

keep the color fresh (approximate-ly 40 grams). Mix more as needed, keeping in mind that color stays fresh for about 45 minutes.

Outline the first

quadrant

4. With formula 1, outline the back right quadrant along the hairline and parts. Lift the hair up to allow easy access and applica-

tion behind the ear and along the hairline.

Subsectioning and

product application

5. Start at the nape in the back

right quadrant. Lift the hair up and use the tail of a color brush to takea diagonal ¼ inch subsection. Clip the remaining hair away.

6. Using a color brush, apply formula 1 to the scalp area.

7. Before moving on to the next subsection, immediately apply formula 1 to the mid-lengths.

8. Refer to your blueprint and how you assessed the condition of the ends to decide when to apply product. If the ends are overly dry and porous, apply formula 1 up to (but not covering) the ends. If the ends are not porous (as with

freshly cut or very short hair) or if a hair cut with follow the color application, immediately apply

formula 1 through the ends.

9. Lay the subsection over a gloved hand. Use the other hand

to apply formula 1. Be sure to turn each subsection over and

generously apply formula 1 to bothsides of the hair.

10. After applying product, gently

lay the saturated subsection on

top of the protective foil covering the neck or on top of the previous subsection.

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