Friday 8 April 2011

What colour is right for you?

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Getting the shade that compliments your skin, eyes and that you feel good and look good with!.

Yes we as stylist we have a role to play when it comes to consultation. That role is to give the client the best advise we can.  
Create that look chose and recommend  colour or colours that will work for you flattering you. The real  skill is listening to what the client  want's  but also advising on what really works.
That color that look with the wow factor  those colours that make your eyes pop, your face come alive!    
                                                                        

                                                                        

Are you cool?
Your skin tone and eye colour play a big role in helping to determine which hair colour will be best for you there are two main categories, depending on the above: cool and warm.

Cool category:
eyes: deep brown or black brown; Grey blue or dark blue; hazel with white, Grey or blue flecks;

skin tone: very dark brown; true olive (most Asians and Latinos); medium with no color in cheeks medium with faint pink cheeks; medium with golden undertones ;pale with no color in cheeks ;pale with pink undertones ;brown or bronze when you tan;

Natural hair colour: blue black ; deepest coffee brown ; medium ash brown; medium golden brown dishwater blonde; salt and pepper; white.
If you were two or more of these, then you fall into the cool category. Naturally cool people should avoid gold, yellow, red and bronze tones in hair colour. These warm tones have a tendency to make you look sallow and drawn. The best hair colour shades, depending on your skin tone, are shiny raven-wing blacks, cool ash browns, cool blondes in shades ranging from mink to platinum and icy white. You're also fortunate enough to be able to wear many exciting "unnatural" hair colours like lipstick reds, burgundies, and orchids, purples.




Warm category:
eyes: golden brown ; green, green blue or turquoise; hazel with gold or brown flecks;
skin tone: brown with pink undertone; brown with golden undertone; pale with peach or gold undertones; freckled;



Natural hair colour:
Deep brown with gold or red highlights red; strawberry blonde; Grey with a yellow cast; natural golden blonde.
If you were two or more of these, then you fall into the warm category. You should avoid blue, violet, white and jet-black hair, ash based hair colours which will seem to "wash out" your natural colour. Depending on your skin tone and your preferences, you'll find dark, warm browns, rich golden browns and auburn, warm gold and red highlights, and golden blond shades look best on you. Highlighting is a great way to add warm tones to your hair.
See previous blog. On natural high lights using high lift blonde matching shades with your natural colour.
What ever your colouring:
I think the key thing here is does the colour you are choosing for your hair make your eyes pop! if it compliments your skin tone and your eye colour then it's a go!!
Hair Colour cut style it's all part of the bigger picture that is you makeup, clothes, accessories that is you! Says. This is me. Individual stunning stylish!

All possible patients faith and a willingness for change!! hairdressing plays a part in this and that's what makes what we do so special  we have the power to solve problems come up with solutions make a difference. work with our clients to educate and advise them to get that unique look and style.
MikeB2MR
http://www.back2myroots.co.uk/

Thursday 7 April 2011

Collaboration communication sharing in Hairdressing Industry.

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Regular postings of fresh new topic's.  A place to share. Thoughts post comments, idea's. On matters relating to hair colouring, skill and techniques and anything industry related.

Any thing is possible you just need vision
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It's is my hope my goal that. Through my web site, blog postings and working on networking with other like minded industry professional we can work together to make a difference. Connecting through Linked-In sharing thoughts comments and topic's with the two groups those being.

                                              The Professional hairdresser knowledge net work.
                                    http://www.linkedin.com/groups?mostPopular=&gid=3162242
 

By using. A variety of social outlets and media groups my goal is to make connection enabling me to share my experience and knowledge.
To be given a platform to help improve the quality of service and raise the standards for both individuals and businesses alike.
To work with a companies who see education as a tool to promote sales, increase business and awareness. Whilst raising the standards and skills of all professional stylist's 
There are many tools available to us all. Mentoring books designed to offer constructive help and advise. We all of us have a journey and life experience to share with a very varied back ground in our industry I am fortunate enough to have experienced many different aspect of the hairdressing industry. I continue to search for ways to share. to work with others on educational, mentoring and support material. That can be made available to both salons, stylists and trainee's.
It is my firm belief that the keys to success for the individuals are. Education. Knowledge. Skill. 
These attributes include service skills, communication skills, consultation skills. 

A great sites for information and to net work.
                                                      http://thesalonsuccessclub.ning.com/

Really interesting support material mentoring and support.
                                                    http://www.doubleyoursalonsales.com/


In writing Double Your Salon Succes, Karen Lynch shows she has a true understanding of the hairdressing world. She reveals the very essence of what makes for success by identifying the combination of service, consultation and sales that are needed to grow and be current. This book encapsulates so much of what we as stylists forget or take for granted. As Karen shares with us Pamela and Skye’s journey, she takes us on a roller coaster ride from start to finish. She reveals their struggle to make their dream a reality which is at times frustrating and emotionally upsetting and at other times exhilarating. As we read, we think “hey, that could be me; that is so right; what a great idea.” From start to finish, this book is a thought provoking and entertaining read that will leave you wanting to take the challenge to walk a new path to success.Mike Vallance:



It is also being honest with your self, about who you are, what you want. How prepared you are to work to be the very best that you can be are you up for the challenge.


For a salon and business owner it is all of the above with the added challenges of handling managing staff, working with the general public, being fully focused and committed to building and maintaining a business all the challenges that will arise.
The highs the lows the daily unexpected that will happen it's how you deal with them that will define you reflect on you and your business.

For business support a free initial consultation and consultancy information. Check out the web page
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Find our Group face book page and link to follow on Twitter.
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My hope is to find a number of stylist salon owners who are looking to move forward looking for advise some guidance life experience that will assist them to reach their goals and full potential.
to take a journey together that we will all learn from in ways untold from hands on skill to colour theory to service and sales staff training!  through collaboration and sharing.


sharing knowledge and information

Discover what the keys are to your success. How can i help you? can you help me? many ways to communicate connect share information. I look forward to hearing from you.sharing and growing together.


Mike B2MR




 

Wednesday 6 April 2011

Blondes for spring and summer:

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Natural looking Highlights
                Blonde For Spring and summer:




Blondes 
Women and indeed some men have a love affair with being Blonde that Healthy, Natural, Sexy.
Trying to recapture that healthy sun kissed look once summer has ended can be difficult some times a disaster but done well following some advise and guide lines can help avoid mistakes.

In these challenging economic times some clients resort to home hair colour always looks so amazing in the commercial the reality is that one has to decide on so many factors when choosing a hair colour and blondes can be very challenging.
The hardest part is choosing the right product and shade so you get the desired lift shade or tone
Working with the  over the counter colour creates many issues for you, the shade fades into either a nice shade of yellow or brassy mess with an orange hue or a nice green tinge

In so many cases Highlights and other techniques start off a boost to enhance a natural look but over time it's very easy to get to that point of needing the roots re touched every 6 weeks more so after a summer of colouring and the ravages from the sun for a more natural blonde look it's time for some low lights the introduction of some tone and texture to those blonde locks!

Lets be honest here! this issue of going overly blonde is caused by both client and stylist the client wants to be that little bit blonder a pick me up, we as stylist thinks hey fine at the end of the day it's another colour job bigger bill higher commission trust me i have been their I don't write this from some place of Judgment just fact and experience.

I am going to post a few different shots in the blog and talk about them for me being successful is of course being busy having good client retention and getting recommendations new clients. over the years i have learned that being honest with clients setting targets goals works really well it earns respect trust and you keep your clients.
It is my firm Belief that good highlights can last 3 months sometimes longer is this bad for business? well consider this a good job that last longer gets you new recommended clients keeps you busy and yet you are not over colouring its working with the client its working with the base colour think of the head and hair as your canvas remember your the artist.



This is a 4 month re growth.needs some help but still looks sort of ok!




  



This client when i first started working with her was colouring her hair with Highlights every six weeks when first done looked nice but roots started showing within weeks the highlights were done with just Bleach/ decolourizer yes makes Blonde but the hair was very over processed due to over lap of the coloring had no shine and the condition was poor she also wanted to grow her hair but found she could not!  she enjoyed being blonde in the summer but was open to the suggestion of low lights over the winter months
The not growing is caused by breakage as fast as it grows it breaks off through brushing combing ect. we talked through all the issue i explained options and a goal of going longer in between services made sense why had it never been suggested before? 
So we started on this new journey together our Goal Long healthy natural looking Blonde hair for my part i asked for a 1 year commitment to see this through here are the results. 











For those interested in the colors used! Natural level 6
A 20 volume Bleach roots only no overlap,
8N with 20 Volume roots only [I know the 8n has a Blue Violet under tone so using it on a natural level six will expose orange in the hair but the Blue Violet will Neutralize it to a beige Blonde!]

Finally a level 6RB beige red, roots to ends but with Demi deposit no lift when going tone on tone or darker lift is not required.
As the season change so the degree or ratio of light to dark can change a constantly evolving colour we only ever coloured from just below the crown forward not a full head this creates natural dimension in the under section depth and makes putting hair up much easier know lines from growing out streaks.
As tip the natural shade of the un-coloured under section is a good guide line for the depth of the low lights if for example a level 6 then choose level 6 low lights they can be warm gold cool but they are in the right shade family.

This formulation does have a very low level of peroxide to activate the colour with out lift.
[in this instance a low Ammonia based colour 0.4%.]
The Short hair shot is the same model -client a few years ago so with patients anything is possible.





This big Blonde look as you can see is the same hair as above volume was left over having put the hair up with back combing and hair spray.
No hot irons. rollers. or styling tools! so anything is possible just play!






Two Examples of a short Funky look Blonde with Highlights, over rich base beige base under section demi deposit. [tone on tone] level 6 finished off with a razor cut.using a feather razor and Clawzs:


Two different looks both Blonde but very different!
Do you need help advise want to spend some time just talking and playing with hair  contact me via my web site for a chat. classes and event can be structured to suit all needs.
Thanks Mike
http://www.back2myroots.co.uk/

wedding hair and up do looks

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Regular postings of fresh new topic's

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Well with the British Nation and interest around the world in a royal wedding why not some a topic on wedding hair and looks.  

Working with our clients to find and create that perfect wedding hair Up-do that special look making her feel princess for a day.
I have tried to keep a record of this journey we tool together as a stylist in some ways more pressure in others a very special unique position to be in, my parting gift to my daughter an Up do forged from love a look worthy of our journey up to this special moment,
As i write this i also reflect on what an important day this truly is and we as stylist should not take this


The out takes session one we decided to busy and disjointed and no braids! moving on:

we decided both these looks we liked the swirl  but not big enough and just a little to much going on again we agreed on this whilst look at digital shots on the comp of each look. takes time but well worth it



below the last look we dismissed as being a little to much like a french pleat! as classic but not for this look.




As you can see quite a few looks explored patients on both sides but well worth it all the looks show off colour texture but just missed a little something  until one just pooed out! It is my opinion that some of these up do looks area mess but i had to post them to show the journey one take sand how this evolves it does not just happen. even top stylist practice a look so it looks easy and it works!






these last two were the end of day one and i think show quite the journey of how things evolve shapes form ideas come to life

these last two shots show off a look but they also show texture and show off the highlights oh and the beauty of the bride to be. Whilst doing this exercise we had i deal i would not see the dress but would find a look that would do it justice.
We discovered on the day the the pleat and the texture created  worked the same way as the fabric of the back of the dress
Master the art be creative have confidence enjoy creating remember it's not always about money the rewards can be so much greater!!







 Mike B2MR
http://www.back2myroots.co.uk/

Tuesday 5 April 2011

Hair Cuts styles techniques

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Following in the steps of our make over article some food for thought

 A place to share thoughts review hair colour and products.


When asked how many different hair cuts are their? my first thought was thousands but then if one really thinks about it well it's quite an interesting thought process.
We need to break it down thinks i !
Long.            lets say anything past shoulder blades
Medium.       shoulder blades up to nape or chin length
Short.            anything above this.
Remember this is my thought process into the question asked not a definitive way of assessing or going about cutting, back to the plot!
So next my thought went to layers why layers well at the end of the day if not all one length then layers to some degree or another make form the shape.
It could be argued that layers are required for a perfect on length look for that wonderful swing and movement!

So yes we must not forget techniques, slide cutting, castle thinning shear, razor Cutting, and the many other tools we have at out disposal but these are techniques if you like artistic license, freestyle cutting.
But the basic's don't change the length and degree of layering.

So all hair cuts are length and shape created by degree's of layering this sounds very simplistic but it's not because with this description we have to consider the real part creative talent, skill training,

Any hair cut however basic or however complicated is a mixture and bend of above techniques.
A hair cut is weight distribution it is having understanding of when cutting hair off where it will fall and lie how it will contribute to the final shape. It is being able to see and imagine shape. someone once said a great hairdresser should see a shape in 3D know how it will look, I think this a perfect analogy.
A great hair cut is a blend of the degree of laying but having a full understanding of weight distribution and a vision to see shape.
The key is that consultation on length and shape but also first and foremost to understand that if you put a weight line in with your fist cut it will dictate the whole cut it can make the difference between good bad average or just not good.
What ever we are doing creating has to start with a foundation if you do this a weight line can be moved as a shape forms if you commit to it off the bat you have know room  for change maybe maybe that odd growth pattern double crown all things that can cause issue!
It can also be said that one length really is only when cut to 1/8th of an inch all over and left to grow but this would only be true as it grows out if you turned the person up side down. but then we are back into weight distribution why because you cannot cut a straight line on a curved surface and given the shape of the head we have thousands of curves and angles to play with hence understanding weight distribution.
I think that angles on the head could be by think about a fan placing on the crown open it up  many angles now place on crown different direction again many angles how to they the work together?
As an exercise try this.
Stand behind your client take a section across the crown about 3inches wide comb it straight up
now look below your fingers at the section the distance from the crown to your fingers is less in the middle than the distance on the out side of section, why because of the curve of the scalp so it follows that it will be be straight when it falls. Now take that same section and lean it to the left as you do this the hair from the right and into  middle of the section will fall away carry on with the hair traveling to the left of the section the further you go the more will fall away. This is weight distribution!
I would so happily discuss this with anyone it's so complicated to put into words and yet such an interesting topic.
What are your thoughts?  Mike B2MR

Saturday 2 April 2011

Hair cut shape form texture

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A place to share thoughts review hair colour and products.
Discussing shape and form
The hair Cut, a hair creation, a style, a look, a fashion setting trend, a statement of individuality.
So if all of these are the case why as stylist do we in so many cases stick in so many cases to cutting the same look on everyone with any thought to some very basic points, or stick to the safe options on the styles we can create!
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Will is suite this Client? Do they have the right hair type and features? Can they carry it off?
As stylists we owe it to both ourselves and our customers Clients to advise in an honest way on what might work be suitable look good, If we don't do this are we really doing our job to it's fullest are we being real professional are we being honest?
ready for a make over the next day she gave birth!
I ask these questions of my self constantly do you? we live in a society that for the most part is very accepting and tolerant of most things, People come in all shapes sizes have different needs desires aspirations all good but we as hair stylist have to take a lead and advise honestly what looks good what will not work.

When thinking about shape texture a look should we not consider the type of hair fine, thick, curly, growth patters at the nape of the neck to the hair line will that fringe {Bang }work for this client and her life style? If i cut this harsh blunt line at the nape will the hair lie the way i want it to? or will it always look lop sided? will that fringe work can i over layer ? yes you can should i add texture? questions to ask your self!
Should i cut a harsh line maybe it should be softer! why do you see so many men with lop sided cuts?
answer no account was taken for the way the hair grows! just because you combed it flat against his neck cut a perfect strait line does not mean it will lie this way!
At this juncture you may be laughing or thinking this is not me maybe not if so great you are one of the few,.
I think the fault with these issues lies in training or lack their of! to little time spent on the basic points key to understanding how to build and create a great cut!
well quite the change

Shape  for Example:
when will we stop re vamping the Bob with the chewed up wings the spaniel look! every look has it day but this one is done and oh so dusted, half the women wearing it should not be! In some cases the lines created are just wrong a heavy women with a thick set does not need a strong blunt line emphasising no neck round shoulders. Think about this really fine hair textured within an inch of its life for that shattered edgy look around the chin will it does it work?
The same can be said for cutting this shape into wavy curly hair the line will not hold in the nape area and the length left again around the chin line will curl up looking like to Brillo pads, yes it looks great when she leaves the salon you have hot ironed it with an inch of it's life, guess what it's raining it's Grey it's damp what it's going to look like?
We need to consider these things as professional is a bad look a good representation of out skill and ability will it get us recommendation will it get us client retention?
It's all about honest it's all about that consultation it's all about your standard your skill your passion your ability.
So my question is Can you be honest does any of this apply to you!
closer look razor cut make over

We are none of us perfect but we have to question our choices, we have to raise the bar we have to have skill, passion and a real desire to make a difference!
DO YOU!
These shots are of a young Mum to be, she was heavily pregnant hated how she looked and felt. She came into the salon I was working at her words were. I have been to three salons today I want all my hair off  a total change. No one will do it they look at me like a crazy pregnant women.  I smiled said i will.
she said really. AS you can see the rest is history! next day she gave birth . She called me three days later to thank me.
To share, to seek new knowledge, skills and techniques to share experience is to grow!
Mike B2MR
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Friday 1 April 2011

Blondes and hair colour

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Blonde hair colour reviews:





As my re-search into hair colour blogs and new places to read reviews find helpful information I'm amazed at the content the misinformation or lack of content.
I really enjoy the sights that allow you post comments and share thoughts ones that don't edit you response.                                                                    
Below are some highlights from an article its ok but it rather lacking in informative content it does not give any real information it strokes the surface but then leaves you hanging lets take a look.
I will put the article in question in small bold print!
             

Good Colours to Dye Blonde hair:
Choosing a flattering shade or colour depends on a couple of different factors ideally you want to choose a shade that is flattering to your skin tone and eye colour. so the colour that is best for one may not be right for another. even if they both have blonde hair, luckily there are ways to decide on a colour to get the best possible results, read on to tips to help you choose.

So far so good sounds interesting agree on considering skin tone eye colour they contribute to how a colour looks.

Warm and cool
Skin tone is probably the single biggest factor in determining what colour will look good on a person  followed by eye colour, to make a decision based on these factors determines whether you are warm or cool type. The majority of natural blondes will be cool with fair skin that burns before tanning, blue or green eyes. if you have olive or golden skin that tans easily and brown eyes , you are warm.

Ok this is where i loose the plot it's way to sweeping my wife has green eyes tans easily and bright red hair! I have dark brown hair green eyes and burn inside on a sunny day! it's just not helpful it's to sweeping as a statement it confuses.

Hum so i disagree this infers or suggest what? nothing if you have olive or golden skin forget going blonde! that's going to upset a few people like half of Hollywood!

Moving on:
For cool Blondes, cool brown to ash tones will typically be the most flattering, coppery should be avoided as they bring out the red in  your skin tone.
For warm blondes look for gold and bronze tones that are darker than your skin. very light shades with brassiness can be harsh on a warm skin tone, avoid black as it will wash you skin tone out!

 Model below natural level 7 blue eyes i think the red works?


So if you have Mediterranean skin colour forget blonde. if you suntan! again far to sweeping. and what about all those amazing Italian Blondes!


Shades
A good rule of thumb is to only go two shade lighter or darker than your own skin colour,to dramatic a change can look very awkward if you are not going for a bold statement colour.
For example many people who go from very light colour to Black complain it makes their skin look very purple.this is likely because someone with naturally blonde hair would not have the right skin tone to support such a dark colour.

Well on this bases if you Dark Blonde natural level 6 guess what  if you want to go lighter you will never be blonde  two shades lighter giver you an under tone of orange! now that will not work with your skin colour will it!
Blonde to Black their are people with blue eyes and black hair! again does not go far enough to inform correctly.

Don't trust the Box:
If your going to do a home dye job,be careful not to completely trust the picture on the box!
{go figure best advise in this article so far} the picture may be misleading if the model has a different
skin, eye, colour underlying hair colour from yours. most boxes have a colour swatch on the top of the box.{always a big help} that you can hold up to your face in front of a mirror also look for key words like Ash and caramel to help you work out if it will compliment your natural warm or cool tones.
You can also do a strand test to see if the colour will work for you before you dye the entire head.

                                    To the right dark blonde natural level 6 blonde it works!

OMG! so you can tell if it's going to look good by holding the box to your face! Ash Caramel do what? do you know? are you any clearer. [think not}
Ash is designed to neutralize Orange. Caramel is what you might end up with if you neutralize orange!
Ash is not the answer to all you prayers.
My past blogs explain all the issues of tone lift colours  this was an exercise in misinformation.
Knowledge is power  A little knowledge is dangerous get informed.

If in doubt go and have a consultation with a professional stylist to get real colour advise! don't rely on half cocked info such as this. moving on lets take a look at Blondes
Blonde lets get to the bottom of it!





A good example of why we some times struggle to attain a really nice natural level of Blonde   is there are so many factors that have to be considered, first and foremost hair natural level target level the colour we want colour.

Unfortunately the over the counter box can be misleading in the way they are presented don't be taken in by packaging or the shade on the box
Some stylist just don't fully comprehend the lifting process, 
Choice of product is key be it professional or a store purchase.


Any natural level darker than level 6 this would be a [Dark Blonde] will not lift to natural Blonde level 9 it will always have a tendency to be to warm orange or yellow.


Why because of the underlying pigment exposed. With a natural level 6 expecting more than a level 9 from a permanent tint colour is still pushing things in most cases you will always be fighting warmth.
Even using a 40 volume peroxide and a high lift Tint level 9 is max although many colour companies claim 4levels of lift with 40 volume that only takes you to a 9 why?


 We have to lift through level 6 then level 7 then level 8 finally 9 so it does not go 4 levels so 6 to level 10 is an unlikely target colour

So we have to see through what some companies portray natural less harmful chemistry it is not always the case adding natural oils or waxes to protect scalp, to make application easier are all part of this process portraying that oils protect add shine.


This is why knowledge research are key and empowering when it comes to colouring hair and the choices we make on products must go beyond what the sales rep or promotion material say.

Consider this would a hair colour with a low volume of Ammonia be less harmful than products posted as being herbal natural but don't fully disclose what they have in the them or where they are sourced from i find the idea of colour that works miracles in 10 minutes should be seriously wondered about! 
It is also key to have a consultation with a stylist ask questions  i try on this site to inform both hairdressers  and the client be clear about what you want be clear about your expectation be clear about the upkeep maintenance.



I read so many articles that give misleading information or partial information on colouring,
yes skin type eye colour they are all things to consider in the consultation phase ask for swatches to be held against you face does it bring out your eyes? do the pop! home colour a part from researching the product maybe try on a wig see if it works for you!

We have products claiming to be organic all natural deep condition and so on but really think what we are asking these products to do then decide if they can be really that wonderfully healthy and natural recently i was reading about an all natural product but in its description stated a blend of all natural flowers, vegetables, with added hair dye!da it's all in the print. get informed. then go Blonde with the knowledge of what your doing or having done.
Thanks Mike

Misinformed information/ Hair colour the fact is!

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It is my goal to create a platform that over time will become a place to share thoughts review hair colour and products.

How confusing is it for both stylist and the consumer when you can go on line for advise and sound information and you get material such as below. quite shocking!
So lets take a look:
I have written my response in heavy print:


TYPES OF HAIR COLOR

Permanent Color:
Permanent color gives you 100% complete coverage. Most permanent color uses peroxide (10 to 40 vol.) and ammonia. The downside is regrowth of new hair - it is a different shade and will leave a line of "demarcation", or regrowth.
Most permanent hair colour uses 10 to 20 volume peroxide 40 vol would only be used for high lift blonde formulations, In most cases 40 vol is not recommended for scalp application. this type of application requires colour balancing unless first application.
Not all colour is driven by Ammonia many options available.

Semi-Permanent Color:
Color usually contains some ammonia and uses a developer of 10 to 20 vol.
Although it normally contains something to slightly open the Cuticle it does not have Ammonia nor does it have Peroxide much less 10 to 20 vol.

Demi-Permanent Color:
Uses peroxide in low vols. (under 10 vol.). Many have no ammonia and leave little damage. When the color fades, it does gradually so it leaves no line of demarcation.
Normally uses around 5vol for the oxidation of the colour molecule may have low amount of ammonia or some other substance to open the cuticle fro slightly deeper deposit. long term use of this formulation will result in build up and possible re growth line slow fading, ideal for Grey coverage with out going permanent


Semi-Temporary Color:
These will last a short time (1-4 weeks). The usually incur no damage to the hair. You can expect about 40-60% gray coverage.
A direct dye/stain lies on the surface of the hair very little deposit so fades as washed whilst will blend Grey hair  some types more than others will not give full deposit will build up over time, they s sometimes have an alkaline in them to enable a little deposit.


Temporary/ Color Rinse:
Color lasts from one shampoo to the next and is deposited on the outside of the hair shaft.
As with a Semi permanent these can and do vary in their chemistry and how long they last depend on amount of washing and porosity of the hair, they can cause staining issues


Levels of Hair Color:
1=Black 2= Dark Brown 
3=Dark Brown
 4=Brown
 5=Medium Brown
 6=Light Brown
7=Dark Blonde
8=Light Blonde
9=Very Light Blonde
10=Light Platium Blond:

A standard International colour shade chart:
1black                        1/0
3Dark Brown             3/0
4 Medium Brown       4/0
5 light Brown             5/0        
6 Dark Blonde            6/0
7 Medium Blonde       7/0
8 Light Blonde            8/0
9 Clear Blonde            9/0
10Extra light Blonde   10/0

COLORED HAIR CARE TIPS
Colored and treated hair needs extra special care to keep it in good condition.
Wear hats, scarves or products with sunscreens when in the sun, to help protect against color fade and the drying effects of the sun.
Leave in conditioners generally contain sunscreens to protect against color fade.
 Rough shampooing can strip color or dry out hair, so shampoo gently with a shampoo specially created for colored/treated hair.
 Condition regularly with an intensive conditioner to restore vital moisture and luster to colored/treated hair.
 Use color enhancing conditioners as color grows out to help blend root areas.
Be wary of these colour enhancing products they stain and can effect the hair for future colouring processes :
 Do not wrap your wet hair in a towel turban after a shower. The added friction can knot and damage vulnerable wet hair. Instead, carefully blot hair dry.
 Don't brush hair when wet. Comb with a wide-tooth comb, working tangles out as you move from the end towards the scalp.
 Don't overdry. When you blow dry, dry the hair until it is almost but not completely, dry. Leave some moisture in to prevent static.
Well what is over dry? leaving hair damp will make it loose style & shape  Hot ceramic irons take care of all moisture just use a blow dry heat protector don't leave it damp!
Use care when styling. When using styling appliances, use thermal protector for maximum protection. Avoid aggressive manipulation of the hair.
Well this contradicts the about don't over dry
 Use hairspray or spritz with moisturizers and sunscreens to finish the hair. These products will provide continual protection throughout the day.
personal choice some with silicone will tend to make hair limp
 Don't spray lightening agents or put lemon juice in your hair.
Yippee one to agree with
 Support your style with a perm. Just because you have color treated hair doesn't mean you can't have a perm. In fact, a perm specially formulated for color treated hair can add wonderful body, fullness and texture to complement your color.
Well who has perms these days colouring and perming is double processing will damage dry out cause colour to fade:




What is written in the heavy print is my view i found this information in this article miss leading and quite scary to think it's posted as informative educational material.
please please do lots of research when looking for information and advise keep looking until you find articles that are all giving the same advise and information.

Thanks MikeB2MR