Body language is a fascination, powerful subject. 90% of what we communicate is physical – very little has to do with what we say. Tuning into a few very simple but powerful signals can do wonders for your relationships with your clients. …
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Many clients want a hair cut that they won’t be happy with. So she wants to look like Jeniffer Aniston – her hair cut probably won’t do it. No hair cut can give her perfect cheekbones and a flat stomach. To help …
Your client’s desire is what she wants her hair to look like. Her purpose is what she wants one to her hair. So her desire could be, “I want to look like Angelina Jolie” while her purpose is to have her gray hair covered.
If you don’t meet her objectives then she won’t be happy. It doesn’t matter how great the highlights or single process color is you give her if it’s not what she wants.
It’s good to ask her what her objective is before beginning. Here are some examples:
To warm her skin tone
To enhance her nose, eyes, etc
To cover gray hair
To correct a bad hair color
To complement a hair cut
To brighten natural hair color
Most clients you will come across have a pretty specific idea of how they want to look. You can’t just ask, “What is your desire?” because it can often feel embarrassing. People often consider their desires immature or a reflection of their insecurity. …
Many salons do not have the space to allot consultations their own area. However, if you can make it work at all you need to. It helps to escape the busyness of your chair and those around it. We will focus on creating the …
Most hairdressers don’t quite understand what makes grey hair so resistant to color. Sometimes it is because the hair has been coated with silicone that is not water soluble. However, MOST of the time it is because grey hair is extremely hard hair. It has many more layers of cuticle than pigmented hair, and those cuticle layers or very tightly packed down.
If you do a wet stretch test on grey hair you will find that the hair does not stretch at all. Therefore, before coloring with Organic Color Systems we recommend that you pre-shampoo with Organic Care Systems‘ Aqua Boost Shampoo 2 times prior to applying the color. Towel dry the hair and repeat the Wet Stretch Test. If the hair stretches then you may proceed by applying color to the damp hair.
Naturlite Lightening Powder is New and Improved. It has been reformulated to act a bit more like most other lighteners – you will no longer have to air on the side of being conservative, and as you will see below you can now use 12% 40 vol cream activator in foils as well as on the scalp.
Key Points about Naturlite Lightener
ammonia-free
Contains active wheat proteins
Dust-free
Gentle to hair, leaving it smooth
Easy to mix
Does not dry; retains moisture
Includes a violet pigment for an anti-yellow effect
pH is kept at an optimum level, leading to intense bleaching action
Naturlite will lift hair up to 7 levels whilst maintaining the hair’s condition
A common question from our colorists is regarding toning the hair after a high light service. When, where, and how long to process, is heat necessary, etc. Below is a simple guide to toning with OCS.
Using Colors as Toners (From the Technical Manual)
Colors from a base 8 and lighter can be used to add tone to pre-lightened hair. Colors must be mixed with diluted Activator 3% 10 vol – Activator 3% 10 vol should be mixed with Activator 0% 0 vol in equal parts to create this diluted mixture.
Ingredient conscious clients will appreciate your knowledge on these ingredients and will help you to sell more retail. The two main active ingredients in Organic Care Systems are:
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract
A natural product derived from the concentrated extract of actives of sunflower seed. The action …
As a result of Government regulators finding formaldehyde in the formulas of several of keragreen‘s competitors, Organic Salon Systems worked with Lord Beauty Design to engage the services of four (4) independent national laboratories to conduct sample formaldehyde tests on Keragreen to determine if formaldehyde …
