COLOURING FAULTS AND CORRECTIONS Problem or fault Colour

COLOURING FAULTS AND CORRECTIONS

Problem or fault Colour patchy or uneven. Possible Cause Insufficient coverage by colour. Poor application. Poor mixing of chemicals. Sectioning too large. Overlapping, causing colour build up. Corrective Actions. Spot colour the patchy areas.

Problem or fault Colour too light. Possible cause Incorrect colour selection. Peroxide strength too high, causing bleaching. Corrective Action Choose a darker shade. Check strengths and re-colour.

Problem or fault Colour fades quickly. Possible Cause Corrective Actions. Effects of sun or Recondition before swimming. next application. Harsh treatment: overdying, ceramic straighteners etc. Hair in poor condition. Under-processing.

Problem or fault Colour too dark. Possible Cause Incorrect colour selection. Over-processing. Hair in poor condition. Metallic salts present. Corrective Actions. Senior Assistance is required.

Problem or fault Discolouration. Possible Cause Hair in poor condition. Undiluted colour repeatedly combed through. Incompatible substances present. Corrective Actions. Use colour wheel to correct unwanted tones. Senior Assistance is required.

Problem or fault Hair resistant to colouring. Possible Cause Cuticle packed too tightly. Under-processed. Incorrect colour selection. Poor mixing Corrective Actions. Pre-soften. Re-colour. Senior assistance is required.

Problem or fault Possible Cause White hair not covered Resistance to peroxide/colour. Lack of base shade Corrective Actions. Pre-soften. Re colour with correct amount of base and tones

Problem or fault Possible Cause Corrective Actions. Scalp irritation or skin reaction Chemicals not removed from the hair properly after processing. Peroxide strength too high. Poor quality materials causing abrasions to the scalp. Client allergic to chemicals Wash hair again and condition with anti oxidents. Refer to doctor/hospital Senior assistance required

Problem or fault Colour too red Possible Cause Corrective Actions. Peroxide strength too Apply matt green high revealing undertones colour. Hair not bleached enough. Under processed