I have had many people ask me where do I start my tint applications, back of the head or front. As in many cases with hair color it all depends on the individuals needs and what is it I want to create with an end result. I was taught like many in hairdressing school the standard four quarter parting and begin the application from the back of the head, right or wrong, my verdict is still out of this one and how it is taught in beauty schools. What I do know is this, when I first started coloring hair it occurred to me that maybe by applying my tints first in the front I would get better coverage on grey since the percentage was higher there as well people are naturally lighter and look at the most. Having experienced excellent results the majority of clients I did had their hair color applied in the front first and too this day I still work this way.
Common sense tells me that by applying the color in the front first including sides with grey coverage will allow the color to process slightly longer and where it needs it the most. also believe it or not makes the hair color appear more natural when it processes slightly longer in the front giving a more even coverage. When I am doing more creative work I apply the color starting in the back of the head working my way towards the front and sides 90% of the time, because I either have already placement my details(foils ect.) or I am using more than one tint shade on the hair for color layering. I also operate this way when I am dealing with high-lift blonde tints, again it makes more sense allowing the color to sit longer while I am finishing up the back of the head. If you are one of those people who love to try unconventional way’s in the hair color world try applying your grey coverage tints in the front first, it will make a difference with a better result in coverage.
I think you are absolutely right, first in the front, love your blog
ReplyDeleteHairdressers should try and change the way cosmetology schools teach today , they are teaching from a 100 year old curriculum
ReplyDeleteI am new to your blog and after spending time reading all your posts you are now my favourite HCC you are wonderful
ReplyDeleteMakes perfect sense starting in the front , I also love the info on high-lifting blondes
ReplyDeleteI have only been doing hair for a few years, and like I was taught part the hair in 4 quarters and apply I will try doing it our way from now on.
ReplyDeleteMy feeling is that all the beauty schools should upgrade their own skills and teach students many different approaches in tint applications
ReplyDeleteYou are such a source of information , I love your way’s xx
ReplyDeleteI love it!! you are always right-on , and I love your side by weekly stuff you put up:=))))
ReplyDeleteI never thought of starting in the front for grey coverage, I love it
ReplyDeleteAs always fantastic info,you’re the Best!!!
ReplyDeleteyou are right on hcc, more time better coverage great post!
ReplyDeleteI too apply my grey coverage this way, as for blondes I will try it as well ,, perfect sense HCC
ReplyDeleteAn intelligent post, Love it.
ReplyDeletebeauty schools are good for theory and state board exams, everything else 90% of the time has never really applied behinde my chair. Great Post!
ReplyDeleteI am always sure i will learn something or be reminded from you ,, you are the Diva!!!
ReplyDeletePeople generally are lighter in the front so I can see how approaching a tint application this way makes the hair look more natural ,Love it!
ReplyDeleteNice Monday post, love your philosophy xo
ReplyDeletethe way to go is hcc's way , it works 100%
ReplyDeleteSuper Cool Post!!!! TY
ReplyDeleteGrey coverage start in the front you are 100% correct with 100% coverage, I want those miu miu clogs too =]
ReplyDeleteA monday morning lesson,,, from hcc love love it!!!!
ReplyDeletea successful color application paticularly on grey hair is in the actual formula and applying it in the front is the smarter way.
ReplyDeletelove the post!
you are so refreshing,, and you're information and ideas are easy to understand
ReplyDeletekeep them coming.
maybe with working on my formula and this way i will have better results on that hard grey hair that never wants to cover. thx
ReplyDeletenice way to start my week, great post!+)
ReplyDeleteIt works on grey and blondes perfectly!!!!!
ReplyDeleteyour logic and creative mind is inspiring
ReplyDeletewith simple methods solely based on common sense, Brilliant!
very smart,, of course the front first hehe =]
ReplyDeleteGood to know, since my grays appeared like "clock-work" after mmy 30th birthday!!!
ReplyDeleteI have to say that sometimes your ideas take me back, so not what I was taught, lol
ReplyDeleteI love it!!
the dreaded gray's ... I will makesure to tell my stylist where I want her to start
ReplyDeleteformula= good coverage, now I will apply in the front first +}
ReplyDeleteI don't care where you start, front, back or side! Just so happy a colorist like you exist! Grey be gone!!!
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