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POSSIBILITIES application
REMOVING ARTIFICIAL HAIR COLOUR WITH LIGHT MASTER
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BALAYAGE
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STANDARD OFF-SCALP HIGHLIGHTING APPLICATION WITH FOILS
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STANDARD RETOUCH APPLICATION
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STANDARD ON-SCALP VIRGIN APPLICATION
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The future of bleach has arrived. The professional lifting technology means Light Master delivers lighter results, faster than ever because it contains intelligent light boosters. This releases oxygen earlier to give a lift that is quick yet controlled. The Conditioning Panthenol means that condition is not comprised. The violet toner balances neutralisation of warm yellow undertones giving clean results. The conditioning formula is enriched with Panthenol and helps to respect the hair fibre.
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New Light Boosting actives release oxygen faster to lighten at a quick, yet controlled pace and 20% faster*.
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Light Boosting technology with up to 8 levels of lift.
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It’s all about Make sure you take advantage of Matrix Education and learn all you can about light master HEALTH AND SAFETY At Matrix our aim is to work in partnership with you to create beautiful hair, with the safety of you, your staff and all of your clients in mind. We invest deeply in research and development to create the latest in new product innovation. Our products should always be used according to the safety instruction leaflet accompanying the product and in our education technical guides. Following these instructions, along with the recommended best practice at all times in your salon, will help ensure not only best results but a safe environment for everyone every day. Matrix has designed a 3 step “Professional safety” protocol, which will enable you to manage your clients’ colour experience and determine the need to carry out an ALLERGY alert test. Refer to your safety booklet for more information. NOTE: If you do not follow the 3-step professional safety protocol an ALLERGY alert test must be done 48 hours before each application every time. Hair colourants can cause an allergic reaction, which in certain rare cases may be severe for you and your client. It is therefore essential to follow these precautions:
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• Wear suitable disposable gloves during the preparation, application and rinsing of the product. DO NOT USE a hair colourant product if: • Your client has previously experienced a reaction to hair colourants. • Your client is under 16 years of age. • Your client has a rash on their face or a sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp. • Check for tattoos and permanent make-up. • Black Henna Tattoos: Check with your client, if he/she has ever had, even once, a black henna tattoo as he/she may have become allergic without knowing it. Never use this product unless you have done the ALLERGY ALERT TEST 48 hours before use. • If your client has had an allergic reaction to any type of skin tattoo including henna or permanent make-up, the risk of allergy may be greater. IN EVERY CASE, AN ALLERGY alert test MUST BE DONE 48 HOURS BEFORE EACH APPLICATION OF THIS HAIR COLOURANT, AS AN ALLERGY CAN DEVELOP SUDDENLY EVEN THOUGH YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY APPLIED COLOURANT ON YOUR CLIENT. How to carry out an allergy alert test: • Remove any earrings. Using a cotton bud, apply a little of the unmixed colourant product you intend to use behind the ear. Apply sufficient product to cover 1cm - 2cm. Re-apply 2 or 3 times allowing it to dry between each application. Leave for 48 hours without washing, covering or touching. • If during the course of this period you or your client notice any abnormal reaction such as intense itching, redness or swelling in or around the test area DO NOT APPLY THE COLOURANT. Recommend that your client seeks medical advice before any further colour applications are made. Furthermore, when using technical products and in cases of prolonged exposure to water: • Wear suitable disposable gloves during the preparation, application and rinsing of the product. After application: For technical products, discard any leftover mixtures immediately. They cannot be kept or used again. For safe storage and disposal of waste see the COSHH booklet and Matrix product guide. For a copy call customer services on (+44 )0800 387 608 (UK) (+33) 1800 509 472 (ROI) or contact the Hairdressing & Beauty Suppliers Association on +44 (0) 1707 649499. When performing highlights using foil, exclusively use ref SOFT ALLOY 8079, 20μm or SOFT ALLOY 1200,18μm (Norms: EN573) Procare.
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3. STANDARD OFF-SCALP HIGHLIGHTING APPLICATION WITH FOILS 1. Part hair into 6 sections. Beginning in the back middle at the hairline, slice a 0.3cm (1/8 inch) subsection and weave hair out. (Step 1) 2. Position a foil and apply Light Master formula (10Vol (3%),
Formula Strength
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POWER WASH STRENGTH CHART Mixing and timing
20Vol (6%), 30Vol (9%) or 40Vol (12%) Volume Matrix Cream Colour to be removed
Developer). Continue weaving foils through all six sections. 3. Process according to timing directions. 4. Rinse, cleanse lightly, treat and style. Step 1
MASTERY POINT: • To keep hair from getting a hard line, turn brush and Feather Light Master close to the scalp.
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1. STANDARD ON-SCALP VIRGIN APPLICATION 1. Use 4-quadrant sectioning and 0.3cm (1/8 inch) subsections. Apply Light Master formula (10Vol (3%), 20Vol (6%) or 30Vol (9%) only), 1.3cm (1/2 inch) away from the scalp and pulling through the mid-lengths and ends. (Step 1) 2. Process until 2/3 of desired lightness is achieved.
Step 1
3. Using the same sectioning as in part 1, apply Light Master formula to the scalp area. (Step 2)
Step 2
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4. BALAYAGE
Desired result
Light to moderate colour removal up to 1 level
Light shades Dark blonde and up
Light to moderate colour removal up to 1 level
Slight excess of colour or unwanted tones
Approximate processing time
5-10 minutes
5-15 minutes
1. Section as shows at part. Mixing 1:1 with 10Vol (3%), 20Vol (6%), 30Vol (9%) Matrix Cream Developer. 2. Starting in the front, take a diagonal slice 5cm (2 Inches) long and 1.25cm (1/2 inches) wide directly under the rectangle. Continue with parallel slices on both sides. Use more slices for a lighter result or use less for a more subtle result. (Step 1)
Step 1
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Medium shades Light brown – Dark brown
Moderate colour removal up to 2 levels
10 -15 minutes
3. Take each slice in your fingers and raise it horizontally. (Step 2) 4. Lightly load brush with Light Master and begin the application by only brushing the hair on the top part of the slice. Use very light movement so product remains on top section of hair only. 5. Carefully extend Light Master to mid lengths and ends by feathering the product using the colour brush.
Maximum colour removal up to 4 levels
10 -20 minutes
Step 2
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MASTERY POINT: • Apply more product as you work your way down the strand to create a lighter effect on the ends.
4. Process according to timing directions. 5. Rinse Light Master clean and treat with Total Results 5+ Protopak® 6. Tone as desired with SOCOLOR.beauty or Color Sync.
MASTERY POINT: • Mix Light Master well to make sure it processes evenly. • Take a strand test to ensure appropriate timing.
Dark shades Dark brown – Black
Moderate colour removal up to 3 levels
Maximum colour removal up to 5 levels
5. REMOVING ARTIFICIAL HAIR COLOUR WITH LIGHT MASTER
10-20 minutes
15-40 minutes
1. Determine the natural underlying pigment of the desired result ( see Light Master Power Wash Strength Chart ).
Formula
2 scoops (30g) Light Master + 60ml warm distilled water or 75ml 10 volume (3%) Matrix Cream Developer 2 scoops (30g) Light Master + 60ml warm distilled water or 75ml 10 volume (3%) Matrix Cream Developer 2 scoops (30g) Light Master + 75ml 20 volume (6%) Matrix Cream Developer 2 scoops (30g) Light Master + 75ml 20 volume (6%) Matrix Cream Developer 2 scoops (30g) Light Master + 75ml 20 volume (6%) Matrix Cream Developer 2 scoops (30g) Light Master + 75ml 20 volume (6%) Matrix Cream Developer
2. Mix 2 scoops of Light Master with 60ml 10Vol (3%), 20Vol (6%), 30Vol (9%) or 40Vol (12%) Volume Matrix Cream Developer.
2. STANDARD RETOUCH APPLICATION 1. Apply Light Master formula to the new growth, using only 10Vol (3%), 20Vol (6%) (step 1) or 30Vol (9%) Volume Matrix Cream Developer. (Step 1) 2. Process according to timing directions. 3. Tone as desired with Color Sync. Step 1
4. Rinse, cleanse lightly, treat and style.
mastery point: • For even saturation, proceed with ultra fine sections. • Check the lightening process on a regular basis for better results and don’t leave it unattended.
• Be sure to properly assess the hair before choosing the formula strength by taking a test strand.
4. Check progress every 3 to 5 minutes until hair is the colour of the natural underlying pigment at the desired level of lightness. Process at room temperature for a maximum of 50 minutes. Do not use heat.
MASTERY POINTS:
3. Apply to hair that needs decolorizing, using a standard 4-quadrant application.
5. Rinse, cleanse lightly, treat with Total Results 5+ Protopak® and apply final colour formula according to instructions.
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• Check progress every 3-5 minutes until hair reaches the tone of the underlying pigment at the desired level of lightness. • Colour that has been freshly applied (within 48 hours) is easier to remove and may therefore not require a very strong formula strength.
mastery point: • Be sure to recondition and treat hair with your appropriate Matrix haircare range.
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CREATIVE SERVICE IDEAS FOR ALL OF YOUR CLIENTS Your typical Colour Chameleon client
Alex previously had COLORINSIDER 5RR+ one month ago. She likes to change her hair colour more often than her cut. To maintain Alex’s fantastic condition and lasting red colour it is important to always consider the condition of the hair you’re working with and while carrying out colour correction include interim treatments during the colouring service.
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For the best Light Master results, don’t mix for the consistency! You get the cleanest results when you measure correctly using the recommended mixing ratios and timings!
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In the fringe area and 1cm on either side Power Wash (using Formula Strength 3 from the Light Master Power Wash chart) the mid-length and ends to a level 7 copper result.
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Apply COLORINSIDER 5RR+ to the scalp regrowth area (to all of the hair) and gently feather a longer root in the fringe area for a subtle blend for the finished result.
Rinse and shampoo using Biolage Keratindose Shampoo. Treat using Total Results 5+Protopak®. Rinse after 5 minutes. Dry the hair completely.
AFTER
AFTER
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Before her usual colour is applied, a Power Wash Service is recommended to remove the band. Apply Formula Strength 2 from the Light Master Power Wash chart directly to the banded area. With Beth’s hair we’ve used the formula mixed with Matrix Cream Developer 10Vol (3%) from Formula Strength 2.
Beth, like many blondes, should visit the salon more regularly. Due to leaving her colour for an extra few weeks and a change of formula with a previous visit this has left a deeper band in her hair. The regrowth of your clients hair should only be 1cm in length for perfect colour results. Is it time to re-educate your clients? Remember clients will need to expect to pay more for their services if they leave the regrowth longer!
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AFTER
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Process, rinse and shampoo. Style using Biolage ColorLast and style using Total Results Heat Resist Iron Tamer which is a must have for any Colour Chameleon! Finish with a final mist of Design Pulse Get Action Wax for soft texture. TM
5 Apply Biolage Fiberstrong Fortifying Cream and blow-dry using Design Pulse Thermo Glide. Finish using Design Pulse Zoom Force.
Rinse and shampoo using Total Results Color Care shampoo and mask.
SPM
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Rinse and shampoo using Biolage Keratindose Shampoo. Towel dry and treat using Total Results 5+ Protopack® for 5 minutes. Rinse and dry completely. Mist the mid-lengths and ends using Total Results Instacure®.
HD-RR
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Apply SOCOLOR.beauty UL-M and Matrix Cream Developer 40Vol (12%) to the scalp area. Process accordingly. Apply Color Sync SPM to the mid-lengths and ends for the final 10-20 minutes.
Process visually, rinse and shampoo using Biolage Fiberstrong Shampoo. Towel dry and treat the hair with Total Results 5+ Protopak for 5-10 mins. Rinse and dry completely.
UL-M
1 Power Wash using Formula Strength 2 from the Light Master Power Wash chart and the Matrix Cream Developer 10Vol (3%) on the mid-lengths and ends of a crescent shaped icon, missing out the front hair line. Deeper hair at the very front hairline will add an illusion of having more dense hair at the front with the lighter hair laying on top of it. Lighten until the hair reaches a light orange.
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Refresh the mid-lengths and ends using Color Sync HD-RR at the back and Color Sync HD-CR over the Power Washed hair.
HD-CR
5RR+
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Your typical BLONDE client
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Your typical Brunette client
Lucy has fine hair, always stays dark and would like her hair to appear thicker and have more natural volume. We recommend enhancing the colour she has by gently lightening through the front area to create more warmth which will also give the illusion of more hair.
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Refresh the existing colour using Color Sync 5MM and tone the Power Washed area using Color Sync 8V (8V will control the light orange without neutralising or darkening). Where the two shades join, merge for a subtle Ombré effect on short hair. Process accordingly.
5MM
5 Style using Total Results Miracle Treat 12 for smoothness, shine and protected colour with added natural volume. Finish using Design Pulse Get Action Wax.
Rinse and shampoo using Total Results Color Care Shampoo and Conditioner to lock in colour.
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8V