Colour Correction Revision

• Hairdressing
• Higher Education (non-degree)

Colour Correction Revision

Session Objectives 

Revisit expectations– learning review books– set target/focus for the session

Complete different activities to support revision for units 306/410.

Individually identify aspects you need to revisit in preparation for exams 306/ 410

 Keywords Task-  Write a paragraph using as many keywords as possible. Remember to check spellings... 

Once completed swap your work with a peer and get them to check if they can add or amend any aspects.

List as many Keywords you can think that relate to ' Colour Correction '

List as many aspects you would need to consider for a colour consultation

Temporary Colour 

Semi- Permanent 

Quasi 

Permanent 

Describe how natural hair pigmentation effects colour selection.

Natural Hair colour 

Natural hair has a colourless cuticle. The pigments are in the cortex. The different concentrations of varying melanin pigments determine our natural hair colour and create different natural levels and shade directions. The levels vary from 2 – 10, with 2 being the darkest and 10 representing the lightest level.

Underlying tones.

Define what is meant by 'underlying tone'

Underlying tones.

What are the reasons for Pre- lightening hair?

Neutralising unwanted colour tones

• The colour star is also used to help us neutralise unwanted colour tones. The colours opposite each other will cancel each other out.
  
• If a colour result has a green tone, you would need to add a red toner to neutralise it.
  
• The most common toners used have violet or blue in to neutralise yellow or orange tone on the hair when lightening.
  

Pre- Lightening Hair 

We pre- lighten hair for the following reasons:

To remove natural or artificial colour pigment

To remove unwanted tones in the hair- red, copper, gold tones

What is the maximum level of lift provided by 12% hydrogen peroxide?

1. One level of lift
2. Two levels of lift
3. No lift
4. Three to four levels of lift

What is the coverage for white hair with 6% hydrogen peroxide?

1. 75% coverage
2. 50% coverage
3. 100% coverage
4. No coverage

What level of lift does 9% hydrogen peroxide provide?

1. No lift
2. Three levels of lift
3. Two levels of lift
4. One level of lift

Group Task 

In your groups... Discuss how you would remedy the following colour correction situations:

1- Restore depth and tone

2- Base too dark

3- Base too light

4- Colour Fade 

5- Resistant to colour 

6- Neutralising Tone 

Colour Correction problem	Remedy
Restore, depth and tone	Pre- Pigmentation
Base too dark	Colour remover/ Cleansing Bath
Base too light	Pre- pigmentation
Colour Fade	Pre- pigmentation- use of porosity leveller
Colour Resistant	Pre- soften- for white coverage- Use of Heat
Neutralising Tone	Using the principles of colour wheel, decide on correct choice of colour to cancel out unwanted tones.

Colour Correction Problems 

Colour Result 

Adverse Reaction

Seepage

Hair Deterioration

Removing Bands 

Removing Artificial Colour 

Re-colouring the hair after colour correction  

In groups discuss what action or considerations you would need to think about for each aspect listed

Colour Correction Problem	Remedy
Adverse Reaction	Rinse immediately, seek medical advice if required
Seepage	Spot colour effected areas
Hair Deterioration	Use protein based treatments, trim ends
Removing Bands	Colour remove effected areas to lift out unwanted pigments. Blend/ diffuse colour product to create a seamless finished transition. Follow up on using a toner to remove unwanted warm tones

Colour Correction Problem	Remedy
Removing Artificial Colour	Undertake relevant tests, after colour removal process, consider next colour formula taking into account your target colour i.e. use one shade lighter than your chosen target colour
Recolouring the Hair	Consider the chosen target colour- use one shade lighter

Why is it important to restore the hair back to its natural PH.?

I see....... 

How does this image relate to colour correction?  Discuss...

How to rectify the issue of removing bands in color correction?

1. Adverse Reaction
2. Re-colouring the hair after color correction
3. Seepage
4. Removing Artificial Colour

How to rectify hair deterioration after color correction?

1. Removing Bands
2. Seepage
3. Re-colouring the hair after color correction
4. Adverse Reaction

What is a common adverse reaction to color correction?

1. Removing Bands
2. Hair Deterioration
3. Removing Artificial Colour
4. Seepage