Okey doke - I can't answer many questions about the technical side of hair colouring - but this is an easy one as it has been asked on the site before :green:
How do you obtain the lightest colour blonde? like a platinum/ash blonde ????
Blimey - I'm so frazzled I can't even remember what the correct terminology is :lol:
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funny thing about platinum/ash blonde...not everyone can get there. Dark natural bases from level 1 black to about level 4 Dark brown, can't ever quite get to platinum.
Levels 5-7 would require bleaching to a pale yellow and toning, possibly with a permanent or ammoniated color and 20 volume or 6%.
Levels 7 and above can be bleached and a pastel toner used.
Levels 8 and above can be lifted with a highlift tint and 40 volume 12%
Some helpful hair color hints-
The color or pigment you have + the color or pigment you choose is what you will see. When have lightened, your toner must be as strong or "dark" as your unwanted tone.
4 "rules" to consider when coloring-
Determine Natural/exsisting level(s)
Determine Desired level(s)
Pigment you will encounter or need to add
Formulas and application techniques
I require my students to answer those before we consult and mix color. I may be mean but at least my students are ahead of the game when it comes to color. Laying out the roadmap from the 4 rules helps them figure out where they are starting from, where they want to go and what they will either see or need to put back along the way. I'm not going to be around forever and I'm certainly not following them to the salon- I work hard enough here!!!