colouring

• Hairdressing
• Further Education (Key Stage 5)

Colouring unit 111

Level 1 

Media 

 Temporary colours contain large colour molecules which sit on the outside of the cuticle and stain the hair shaft.

 

If the hair is porous and the cuticle is raised the colour might grab and coat the cortex, which can cause the colour to last longer or be uneven.

Temporary colour

• Lasts 1 shampoo
• No levels of lift
• Uses NO hydrogen peroxide
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Temporary colour

Reasons to use:

No commitment

Lasts one shampoo

Adds shine/tone

Neutralises unwanted tone

Chemical-free

Enhances current look

Introduction to colour

Quick fashion effect

No development time

Reasons not to use:

Only lasts one shampoo

No lift possible

Colour may be uneven or last longer on porous hair

Semi-permanent colours contain large and small colour molecules. 

The larger molecules coat and stain the outside of the cuticle, whereas the smaller molecules coat the inside of the cuticle and the outer layer of the cortex.

Semi-permanent colour

• Lasts 6-8 shampoos
• Uses no hydrogen peroxide
• 15-20 minute development 
• Removal 
• Emulsify and rinse out thoroughly

Permanent colour 

Contain small colour molecules that expand and join together during the developing process. 

Colour molecules need time to swell and join into the cortex to become permanent.

Removal 

Emulsify shampoo and condition the hair 

Permanent colour​

• Used for partial colour, such as high/low lights, regrowth and full head colours.
• Provides 100% coverage on white hair
  
• Levels of lift depend of the natural depth of hair and peroxide strength. 
  
• Can lift up to 3 shades and can also darken and deposit tone​
  
• Can be used with 3%, 6%, 9% and 12%​
  
• Develops in 30-40 minutes
  

Lightening products enables clients to achieve the lightest blondes and lighten artificial colour in the hair.​

They affect the hair by oxidising the natural and artificial colour pigments in the cortex. 

Removal of lightening products 

Rinse out with cool water shampoo and condition the hair 

Melanin - The hairs natural pigment