hydrogen peroxide

Question 1

How do you use hydrogen peroxide with colour.

Answer 1

• The tube of colour will sos the cuticle, the colour enters the cortex
• Hydrogen peroxide is mixed with it to
• If you use the incorrect hydrogen peroxide your colour could be a disaster.
• There are dangers that come with working with H2O2
• Remember every brand will vary slightly

Question 2

Hydrogen peroxide strengths

Answer 2

• 1.5% (5 vol), 1.9% and 4% may be used also
• 3% (10 vol)
• 6% (20 vol)
• 9% (30 vol)
• 12% (40 vol)

Question 3

1.5%

Answer 3

• Adds colour without affecting the hairs natural pigment
• Ideal for colour refreshing
• Midway colouring

Question 4

3%

Answer 4

• More intensive fashion colouring
• Special ashen results
• Pastel colouring on pre lightened hair
• Colour refreshing
• Powder lighter on scalp

Question 5

6%

Answer 5

• Brighter fashion colours
• Coverage of a high percentage of grey hair
• Normal colouring to the same depth but can change the reflect
• Colouring darker
• Powder lightener on scalp
• Gives 1 level of lift

Question 6

9%

Answer 6

• Lighten natural pigment 2-3 shades lighter

- Off scalp powder lightener

Question 7

12%

Answer 7

• For use with special high lift tints and recommended for maximum lightening

Question 8

What are the dangers that come with working with HP?

Answer 8

• It is always important to read and follow MI’s before working with any chemicals
• If using 9% or above can be damaging to the skin and hair, they have a quicker lightening action when mixed so therefore you must give an accurate but quick application
• High volume HP must not come into contact with the clients skin (depending on MI’s)
• Hair dressers should always wear gloves as there is a danger of chemical poisoning and burning to the skin