BASIC HAIR CHEMISTRY

BASIC HAIR CHEMISTRY

There are some very specific rules that come into play with hair coloring. This page outlines the basic chemistry involved and highlights some of the most critical rules to keep in mind. Knowing where you're starting, where you're going and what to expect along the way is the best way to ensure good results from your color. Here's the formula... nice 'n simple... Hair Coloring Formula Virgin Hair (no artificial color present) Underlying Pigment + Artificial Pigments ______________________ Final Result Previously Colored Hair Underlying Pigment of Regrowth + Existing Artificial Pigments + Artificial Pigments in New Color _______________________ Final Result Step One - Identify Natural Haircolor Level An international system is used to identify the level of darkness of your hair, 1 being the darkest (black) and 10 being the lightest (blonde). Match your hair (just the regrowth if it's previously colored) to the hair color swatch below that most closely resembles the darkness of your haircolor...not necessarily the tone, which could be warm (red), cool (ash), or neutral, but the degree of lightness or darkness.

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