Pre Pigmenting is a method commonly used in
salons to prepare very blonde, pre-lightened or bleached hair that is going to
be coloured to a much darker or red shade.
When hair is bleached, heavily highlighted
or lightened the centre of the hair can be empty and contain no pigment, this
means that any subsequent colours to be applied to the hair are likely to fade
quickly, requiring a lot of maintenance.
Hair that is void of any natural pigment
(due to bleaching or pre-lightening) can cause hair colourants to take a much
darker colour result than expected or create a odd translucent or unwanted green/grey
tone.
In the above instances pre-pigmenting hair
with a red temporary colour molecule (prior to permanent colouring) will fill
the hairs centre and duplicate natural warmth (within the hair).
When either a much darker or permanent red
colourant is then applied, the hair will display depth, appear more lustrous
and see a reduced amount of fading due to the new level of pigment molecules
contained. The new permanent molecules
tend to sit on the outer layer of the hairs centre and permanently ‘link up’
trapping the pre-pigmented (temporary) red molecules inside the hair.
How to pre-pigment with Colour Restore
Deep Red
If you are currently a lightened blonde and
wish to go to a much darker brunette or red shade, you can pre-pigment your
hair very easily with Colour Restore Deep Red.
Colour Restore Deep Red |
In addition, if using Colour Restore Deep
Red immediately prior to application of a permanent red colourant you will also
fill the hair with additional molecules which will not only produce a more
vibrant red shade, but also aid against fading through subsequent washes.
- Firstly clarify the hair well to remove any surface build up and towel-dry.
- Apply Colour Restore Deep Red to the damp hair and comb through to ensure each strand is fully covered. Pay particular attention to lightened or porous ends.
- Leave the Deep Red to develop for 20 minutes and rinse out fully – do not condition the hair.
- Dry the hair 100%. At this point you will see the strong red undercoat in the hair.
- Mix and apply your chosen dark brunette or red permanent colourant as per manufactures instructions.
If you have applied a very vibrant permanent
red colourant after pre-pigmenting with Colour Restore Deep Red, you can continue using Colour Restore Deep Red as a regular treatment to encourage vibrancy and lustre.
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