COLOUR KEY

MAJOR SECTION | Major sectioning is employed at the beginning of all total, partial and combination techniques. They divide the head into logical areas and enable the subsequent, more detailed sectioning pattern to be carried out.

TINT SECTION | A classic tint sectioning pattern is used on all total colour techniques. The width and thickness of each section will depend on the density and porosity of the hair being worked on. The coarser the hair, the finer the section needs to be.

BLEACH SECTION | When working with powder lightener, a classic tint sectioning pattern is used; however, the sections tend to be much finer, approximately 0.5cm in thickness, (to ensure an even lift in Regrowth or Virgin Bleach applications).

COTTONWOOL PADDING | Strips of cotton wool are used at the root area to protect the hair that is not being coloured; this technique is used in all Virgin Tint applications.

HIGHLIGHT SECTION | A highlighting section is a soft weave, approximately six weaves per section are used for a natural look, or four weaves per section for a more defined highlight. To get as close as possible to the scalp, each weave is approximately 3mm in thickness.

SLICE SECTION | A slice section is a continuous unweaved section that gives a more defined look when blended with the natural hair colour.

BACK-TO-BACK SLICE SECTION | A continuous slice technique which leaves no hair inbetween. One colour builds a more solid shape; two or more tones give a softer blend.

SINGLE SECTION | A triangular section mainly used on curly hair that achieves a more selective highlighted look. The tighter the hair’s curl, the larger the triangular section needs to be.