Hair Coloring- Tint to Darken

Virgin Application

By: Jean Yim

Introduction
• Definition
• Motivation
• Objectives
▪ Safety and Sanitation
▪ Color Theory
▪ Haircolor Categories
▪ Materials Needed
▪ Procedure
Definition
• To change overall hair color darker
Motivation
• Cover / Blend Gray Hair
• Correct Unwanted Tones
• Fashion Statement
• Enhance Existing Hair Color
Objectives
• Safety and Sanitation
• Color Theory
• Haircolor Categories
• Materials Needed
• Procedure
Safety and Sanitation

• What do you think is part of the safety and sanitation for this service?

➢ Double Draping

➢ Plastic Cape

➢ Protective Cream

➢ Hair and Scalp Analysis/ C.A.D.D.s

➢ Use disinfected tools, non- metal tools.

➢Work clean, and make sure color does not get into client’s eyes.
Color Theory
• Definition of Color
• Law of Color
• Color Wheel
• Characteristics of Color
• Identify Natural Hair Color
What is Color?
Color is determined by the visual perception
of the reflection of light.
Law of Color
• Primary Colors
➢ Blue, Red, Yellow
➢ Cannot be created by
combining other colors
• Secondary Colors
➢ Violet, Green, Orange
➢ Mix equal parts of two primary
colors
• Tertiary Colors
➢ Blue-violet, blue-green,
red-violet red-orange, yellow-
green, and yellow-orange
➢ Mix equal parts of secondary
color with its neighboring
primary color

Mixing all the colors together, will result in brown or neutral.

• Warm and Cool Colors

• Complementary Colors
➢ Opposite on the
color wheel
➢ Neutralize unwanted
tones
Characteristics of Color
• Hue / Tone
• Value / Level
• Intensity
Hue / Tone
• Balance of Color
➢ Tones are described as warm, cool, or neutral.
➢ Or Copper, Auburn, or Milk Chocolate
Value / Level
• Unit of measurement of lightness or darkness
of a color
➢ Scale of 1-10
- 1 being the darkest
- 10 being the lightest
Intensity
• Strength of color
Identify Natural Hair color

• Eumelanin
➢ Black and brown pigment
• Pheomelanin
➢ Red and yellow pigment
• Mixed Melanin
➢ Combination of eumelanin and pheomelanin
Hair Color Categories
Temporary Semi-Permanent Demi-Permanent Permanent

Molecules Large Large & Small Small Small

Longevity 1-2 Shampoos Several shampoos 12-24 Shampoos Indefinite But Fades

Peroxide No No Yes (Low) Yes

P.D. Test No Yes Yes Yes

Lift natural color No No No Yes

Yes/No
Misc. Spray-on colors, Vivid colors Aniline derivative is
color pomades, a small molecule
color-enhancing that expands when
shampoos and mixed with
conditioners, color hydrogen peroxide
rinses, etc.
Materials Needed
• Universal Table Set Up • Tail Comb
• Protective Apron • Protective Cream
• Plastic Cape • Color
• (3) Towels • Developer
• (5) Plastic Clips • Color Stain Remover
• Plastic Applicator Bottle • Timer
• Non-Metal Bowl • Paper Towel
• Tint Brush • Spray Water bottle
• Measuring Device
• Gloves
• Wide Tooth Comb
 8. 1st Application

Procedure a.
b.
If client has gray hair, start in front left section.
If client has no gray hair, start in the darkest/resistant area. Begin on
the top left back section. Clip down a paper towel on top of head.
1. Wash hands Taking horizontal, ¼” sub-partings, apply the tint on the base to the
porous ends. Rest the hair on a paper towel on top of head. Repeat
2. Universal table set-up working towards the nape. Gently lay down the hair.
3. Wash hands c. Repeat same color application on other back section.
d. Apply color to remaining front sections using horizontal partings
4. Client consultation starting at the top with ¼” sub-partings, subdivide for more control.
a. Hair and scalp analysis/ CADDs e. Make sure the hairline is well covered, and bring hair down.
b. Client record card/ PD test results f. Cross-check for accurate product application and saturation.
c. Client remove jewelry and have put away. g. Remove any color stains on skin.
h. Process color according to manufacturer’s instructions.
5. Double drape with plastic cape and 2 towels. Gently
detangle hair and section hair into (4) quadrants-- center i. Perform first strand test to check for 50% development at the first
of forehead to center of nape, ear to ear over the apex. area you started. If color is 50% developed, re-apply color to the
strand test and proceed to 2nd application.
Secure with plastic clips.
9. 2nd Application
6. Remove protective cream with a disposable spatula and a. Go back to the first section and apply color through the porous ends
apply a small amount on the back of your hand. Apply working in the same order as the 1st application.
protective cream around the entire hairline and ears b. Perform second strand test looking for 100% color development and
carefully. Do not get the product on hair as it can prevent even color.
the color from working. c. Rinse with tepid water, shampoo twice gently with color
7. Sanitize hands and put wear gloves. Mix color. shampoo and condition. Remove the double drape and plastic cape
to a neck strip and styling cape. Wipe any barrier cream and stains
left on the skin with stain remover. Clean the shampoo bowl.
d. Move to your station, apply products best suited for hair texture and
the desired end result. Blowdry and style as desired.
e. Retail. Rebook. Client card.
f. Clean up.