How is it done?
Prepare highlight foils by cutting them into rectangular pieces and start mixing the content.
The mixing ratio is 1 : 1.5 E.g For this case scenario were using 30 grams of magma powder and 75 ml of hydrogen peroxide.
The portion of hair that needs to be highlighted is weaved out using the edge of a tail comb
Apply mixture on the desired highlight area of the hair and gently fold it into half. Using slight pressure gently press the edges of the foil to ensure even distribution of product.
*Applying from the back to the front, Why? its because hair behind the back is usually healthier and thicker and hair from the fringe to the crown area is usually finer and its much more easier to lighten because its more exposed to damage. It is not advisable to work from front to the back as the portion that was applied may turn out lighter than desired and uneven tone if time management is not controlled properly.
*Applying 1/2 an inch from scalp. why? 9% or higher percentage of hydrogen peroxides are not advisable to be applied on the scalp directly, its because it causes skin irritation and inflammation to the scalp. In some cases burning sensation or pain may occur.
*Why 9% of hydrogen peroxide is used and not 12%?
9% takes 2-3 shades lighter and 12% is able to take 3-4 shades lighter. At present were at a base hair of black,due to the process of re-bonding that she have done last week and her hair porosity level is at medium, her hair texture is considered medium to fine. Therefore 9% is used instead of 12% to reduce its porosity and damage to her hair.
Product that was used Wella (Magma + 9% hydrogen peroxide)
*Leave the mixture on to further develop for 30 minutes, with heat reduce the time into half, for very damaged hair leave it for 15 minutes.
After time is up rinse hair and apply Magma color complete.
Finally the perfect finish Magma color complete is used to stabilize the color pigments inside the hair and it gives a perfectly balanced pH value, it ensures a more lasting tone and a more lasting deposit of color, and it gives intense shine.
Leave it to develop for a minimum of 5 minutes, and style as usual.
