check out all the color web sites like matrix, redken, clairol  and others and then adapt them to your color line. they have great formulas and techniques.

yes we still use chi but i also have matrix so color i can order whatever line i want really

if you're trying to ease a client into highlights, a great way to do so is to foil in about 9 foils on the mohawk over the color you've applied during the last 15 minutes or so of the processing.  When you pull the foils and are ready to rinse, emulsify for about 3or 4 minutes and rinse completely...You'll end up with a very natural looking "sun" lightened effect, but definitely noticeable.  I do this on every full color service I do, adjusting the processing time accordingly.  I've had great luck with this....if you try it, let me know how it works for you...

How on earth do you do this? It sounds very interesting but isnt it messy? You must be very neat when you apply colour.

 

Looking forward to hearing any tips you might have

 

Donna

well I'm sure you assumed, but I meant foil in BLEACH  over the color...lol.  it is a little messy, but with some practice it's actually easier then foiling dry hair.  It's easier to control the hair, and get the even sections that you want...

 

****another neat thing to do is--after you've applied the full color on the head, take a salt shaker filled with bleach powder and sprinkle just the powder over the color.  The developer in the color is enough to activate the powder so you get a sparkley effect.  Very cool, but I'll warn you that your clients will think you're nutty.  :D

*be sure to comb the hair down evenly before sprinkling! *

that sounds like a neat look i have to try it