RETOUCH APPLICATION ɤ Application: Mix the desired shade of Innersense True Color and apply to dry hair. Divide the hair into four sections. Apply to the root area, avoiding any overlap onto previously colored hair, taking 1/4-inch (1cm) sections to ensure even application. ɤ Processing time: Process for the recommended time, between 35-55 minutes. A few minutes before rinsing, add water to the hair at the basin and gently massage to emulsify the color from the scalp to prevent staining REFRESHING FADE ɤ Application: Choose the desired formulation and application depending on the level of fade: > > Slight Fading: At the basin, add a small amount of water and emulsify the color already on the root area through the mid-shaft and ends. Process for up to an additional 10 minutes > > Moderate Fading: After the root formula has processed for half the desired time, weigh the remaining color in the bowl and add an equal amount of 5 Volume (1.5%) Innersense Clean Developer. Apply to the mid-shaft and ends and process for the remaining time. > > Extreme Fading: Mix a new formula 1:2 with 5 volume Innersense Clean Developer and apply to lengths and ends. Process for 20 minutes. RESISTANT GRAY COVERAGE TIPS Covering gray is easy with Innersense True Color. Our Innersense Clean Color Base plus adaptive dye blends ensures 100% gray coverage from each shade. Resistant gray or non-pigmented hair may require application or formulation techniques to ensure the desired level of coverage. ɤ During the Holistic Consultation, consider the desired end result. Gray Blending, Soft Coverage, or Complete Coverage can all be achieved by varying the formula and application. ɤ Assess the level of the natural pigmented hair and the percentage of non-pigmented or gray hair. The amount may vary in different areas of the head, 25%, 50%, 100%. ɤ When the percentage of gray or non-pigmented hair varies drastically from the front of the head to the back, consider: > app lying your color formula to the areas with more gray first to allow for a longer processing time. > exten d the processing time up to 45 minutes. > choo se a formula ½-1 level lighter in the areas with less gray to balance the color overall.
True Color Application
Proper application is crucial to achieving successful color results. While there are many tools and techniques used in our industry to apply color, the below application guidelines have been optimized for True Color to ensure even coverage, achieve the desired color result, and maintain the health of your client’s hair. All applications should be divided into four sections with ¼ inch (1cm) partings for correct coverage. Heat is not recommended. After each application, thoroughly rinse, followed by Innersense Color Awakening Hairbath, Color Radiance Conditioner, or Hydrating Hair Mask.
PRE-TREATMENT ɤ For excessive buildup, pretreat the hair with Detox Hair Mask. Rinse and dry the hair prior to color application
VIRGIN HAIR: GOING DARKER AND GRAY COVERAGE ɤ Application for permanent, demi-permanent, and tone-on-tone colors: Mix the desired shade of Innersense True Color and apply it to dry hair. Divide the hair into four sections. Apply to the root area through the mid-shaft and ends, taking 1/4-inch (1cm) sections to ensure even application. ɤ Processing time: Process for the recommended time, between 35-45 minutes. A few minutes before rinsing, add water to the hair at the basin and gently massage to emulsify the color from the scalp to prevent staining. VIRGIN HAIR: GOING LIGHTER ɤ Application for permanent, high lift, or lightening: Mix the desired shade of Innersense True Color or Color Purity Lightener and apply to dry hair. Taking 1/4-inch (1cm) sections to ensure even application, apply color ½ inch from the root area, through the mid-shaft and ends. Once the mid-
shaft and ends of the hair are applied, remix and apply to the root area. > > Note: If ends are porous or sensitive, apply after the root application.
ɤ Processing time: Process mid-shaft to ends approximately 20 minutes (25 minutes for high lift colors) until definite color change can be seen. Apply root formula and continue processing for the full recommended timing (35 minutes permanent color and 50 minutes high lift colors). > > Note: A few minutes before rinsing, add water to the hair at the basin and gently massage to emulsify the color from the scalp to prevent staining.
GRAY COVERAGE
MIXING RATIO
PROCESSING TIME
RESULTS
DEVELOPER
Gray is visible but blended, ideal for first time or commitment shy color clients Gray is colored but still visible, Ideal for introducing color or clients looking for a softer regrowth
GRAY BLENDING
5 vol (1.5%)
1:2
20 minutes
SOFT COVERAGE
10 vol (3%)
1:2
25 minutes
Ideal for anyone who wants 100% Gray Coverage with no visible gray.
COMPLETE COVERAGE
20 vol (6%)
1:1
35-45 minutes
40
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