Don't Ever Try To Write a 2 - Part Series

New Basics Today - 20 Basics earlier This Week

which this stupid Windows Live Writer Program eliminated. . . . sorry . . . . This is the 2nd part of the 2 part 40 Statement POST.

I GIVE UP . . ..

Roll with Crib Colorist Artists; taking note of the next 20 Basics

1. Always - ALWAYS run a test strand. Especially when trying out any of Killer Strands Ideas. Many think if you use public hair color( Sally's Beauty & the like) and imitate my techniques, the results will come out the same - nothing could be further from the truth. When I began this blog, I was also under that false impression - so I understand you thinking so. After many complaints - which led me to testing of the products -- I myself learned the difference between the 2. The difference is remarkable, therefore any Posts I have written in the first year of this Blog - need to be amended - all those suggestions: of using certain "public brands" need to be eliminated. Until I get time to do that all of that, please NOTE this recommendation.

2. When doing a 2 process color (bleach & tone), lift 1/2 to 1 full level, lighter than your desired color to ensure desired results.

3. When you are lightening hair color, you are not actually dealing with brown, you are dealing with the underlying remaining pigment, which is usually red, orange, gold or yellow.

4. Warmth is released when you begin to lighten hair. Red and Yellow tones will dominate, because the first pigment to leave during lightening is blue.

5. Fillers used on both depositing and high lifting. I "will" be going over this in detail - soon.

6. Never use HEAT with hair color, Stylists use heat to "buy time", I cannot think of one hair color whose directions require heat.

7. When choosing your next hair color, try not to rush into things, consider your lifestyle - consider your economic status - most importantly - consider your hair type & health. If really not sure, you can always purchase a HHCC Home Hair Color Consultation, which basically costs you $15.00 for my help.

8. For the best results use premium Developer, with professional hair color comes a much higher quality developer.

9. Mix together small amounts of color at a time. Pro Hair Color has a "freshness" factor, once the developer & the tint are mixed together - the faster you get it applied, the better. Use enough product, but do not waste.

10. Re-mixing is a better course to take than mixing all at once and having to throwing away excess. Hair Color to Professionals is the number 1 expense, so learning to work thrifty with it, is advantageous to them - I would think the same would affect everyone.

11. Permanent Tint is the most effective way to color hair.

12. Neat, small accurate applications make for successful coverage and contrary to what some might think, actually take less time + allow more control.

13. Precise parting & sectioning will help, when it comes to both application and coverage, so practice - practice - practice.

14. Extra peroxide or a 2:1 ratio increases lifting ability of any volume.

15. 80% of problems in Hair Color come from misjudging the base or existing level.

16. To make a missing Level ......... mix (roughly) 2 parts of the lighter level color with 1 part of the darker level. For example, say you need a Level 7 N......... in the cupboard you have a tube of 8N and 6N. Add ..............2 parts of 8N with 1 part of 6N = the result will be a perfect 7N.

17. Foil work is an art and should be treated as such. Precision work requires practice-practice -practice.

18. Discard all mixed product not used.

19. Level 7, by the way, is the most difficult Level to get past, hence the difficulties with brassy colors.

20. There are 4 types of hair color: Temporary, Semi Permanent, Demi Permanent, Permanent Hair Color.

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MAGMA - Break Through Hair Lightener For Dark Hair

Wella's New 'Colored Bleach' Proves A New Process Has Arrived and is here to stay





The single most prolific hair color on planet earth?







Level 1 Black







The problems encountered for hair color consumers for the largest color segment (Level 1 thru 5) on planet earth, remain a constant struggle for hair color manufacturers. I will admit I do not encounter a lot of that segment in my own personal practice, I'm in southern calif and it just isn't my demographic, which doesn't mean I am not interested -- nor concerned, I am.







One of the main problems encountered by these dark beauties, especially for you home hair colorists, is LIFT. Lightening that dark of hair is a challenge - for a Pro for a Crib Colorist for the Chemists. Therefore, the discovery and success of Wella's newest gold mine, MAGMA is a happy rewarding discovery.

Wella's definition: "Ultra Lifting Powder Color"

cut-to-the-chase > Colored Bleach > in layman's terms.



Even for the Pros they don't like using the word "bleach" in any relation to hair color - one of those damn "word phobias" again. The difference from your everyday on and off scalp bleaches? It truly IS colored looking at it, and it truly does lighten the hair and tone it at the same time. Too good to be true, was my first comment. The downside of course? the price. Yep, its about 10 times as expensive as one of the regular powder lighteners we all use, which brings me to tears almost.



FYI the most popular and successful lightener/bleach for 6 years running within the professional segment?

BLONDOR, powder bleach from Wella.



My favorite? Blonder - Cream Lightener.



BLONDOR Lightening Cream contains extracts of chamomille making it especially gentle to the hair and scalp. Using a Cream over a powder when the choices are available is a must. This cream lightener has moisture-retaining lipids, so when I combine that with the new Redken 40 Volume Developer, I am getting every single moisture retainer within the world of hair color.



BLONDOR Lightening System is an ammonia-free highlighting system that combines the condition and shine technology of Koleston Perfect with the lightening precision of BLONDOR for perfect blonde results every time.

Maximum predictability with Auto-Control technology



• Up to 5 levels of lift on natural and color-treated hair (with controlled heat & 40 volume developer).

• Creamy consistency

• Gentle, ammonia-free system protects as it lightens, when I want more lift I add what's called a Blonding Booster available through Wella's Color Perfect Line, which is basically a tube of ammonia.

• Pleasant fragrance



Little side track there, oooops.



Back to the wonder product MAGMA.



Magma Ultra Lifting Powder Color, formulated with patented Oxyresistan Technology achieves a quantum leap in off-scalp highlighting. It is now possible to lighten and color very dark, natural and previously color-treated hair in one step. You know how I harp on color not lifting color, well this tackles that nightmare. Magma Ultra Lifting Powder Color provides maximum lift of up to five levels and unlimited creative choices from cool blondes to brilliant reds in one fast and easy process.



I think the most impressive part of the MAGMA system (to me), is that it comes with a pH balancer and is a mandatory-part-of-the-system. Exactly like the "after-treatment" procedure I try to cram down all of your throats, you know the one with that IN DEPTH product !?!? If you are as focused on the health of your hair as much as I am then pH balancing is a trick you cannot live without. At the end of the development time, rinse thoroughly (keeping color away from scalp if using reds) lightly shampoo. To lock-in color, apply the specially formulated MAGMA Color Complete Pure Shine Sealer, process 5 minutes, rinse and style. You have no idea how "advanced" this one step is, so I completely admire the company for taking the risk. Its part of the reason the cost is so high - you have to buy 2 complete products, so I guess if you look at it that way...you are not having to use IN DEPTH and it makes a little more sense.



The power of lightening within Magma Ultra Lifting Powder Color comes from a combination of natural, organic components forged into a highly unique and very specialized powder. These compounds have been blended to their ultimate efficiency to deliver unparalleled lightening on the darkest levels of natural melanin and color-treated hair alike.



Magma's unique Oxyresistan Technology is a breakthrough in dye chemistry achieved with dyes that have never before been used in any haircolor products, which now means every other company will be in a race to learn this technology. A true first: brilliant and vibrant color combined with up to ( they say six, I say five) levels of lightening on natural and color-treated hair. These are direct acid or pre-colored, micro-dispensing dyes that do not react to oxidation. This means they are visible in the powder of Magma. And, though exposed to the oxygen mixture of the lightening action, they will not be consumed or change color. The color effect of Magma is permanent. The brilliant nature of these dyes also means they must be kept away from the skin to prevent staining. So it is not to be applied on-the-scalp.



FEATURES What Does it Have?

























ADVANTAGES What Can it Do?

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  Up to 6 levels of lift - I say 5


• Lightens black/darkest brown to medium blonde natural


• Oxyresistan Technology


• Magma offers an industry first with exclusive, unique direct acid dyes that are able to deposit brilliant color as it lightens up to 6 levels in ONE STEP


• 10 inter mixable shades


• Allows for more choice and creativity


• 20- to 30-minute process with a heat source


• Cuts highlight/toning time in half


• Swatch book represents the color result


• Choosing color is easy and predictable
  
  

There are 5 Reds, that are so bright & rich on top of that they fade very little, I still get shocked with the results

I realize the price is crazy, but if you are coloring your own hair, you already saving a tremendous amount of money.



All 11 colors are available to you, the Color charts are downloaded in the Killerstrands GROUP, so hop on over there for the choices. The blondes are all cool and I love all of them... There is only one color I never use and that is the yellow-gold, I just could never find a place for it. the colors are all intermixable and its easier, for the layman as you are looking at the color it becomes...where in Tints you are not.

One of my little secrets for a gorgeous Rose-Beige, is 1 Tablespoon of /36 Gold Violet and a sprinkle of /44 Red Intensive ( the tiniest bit) an incredible Rose colored bleach....are you kidding me? It rocks and it lasts that color for a super long time, better than any toner I have ever used.

I guess you do get what you pay for.





Pricing

MAGMA Ultra lifting Powder : $45.00



MAGMA Color Complete: $20.00

To order Killerstrands now offers 2 methods and is working on more refinement.

#1) send email to Killerstrands@gmail.com with "Product Order" in the subject heading - we use PAY PAL for a secure & safe system

OR

PURCHASE MAGMA

ONLINE - now

THROUGH NEW SYSTEM

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WELLA Magma Ultra Lifting Powder Color

+ After color Treatment - Magma Color Complete

Color:



/36 Violet Gold /39 Gold Cendre Light /39+ Gold Cendre Dark /89 Pearl Cendre Light /89+ Pearl Cendre Dark /07 Natural Brown /34 Gold Red /44 Red Intensive /47 Red Brown /56 Mahoghany Violet /57 Mahoghany Brown

Bad Ass Bleached Blonde Hair Color

This blonde is Red Hot now and into 2008,

everyone (but redheads) should give it a go, once in your life!

Attention Emily and all others interested in bleaching or lightening your hair to a LEVEL 12 ...A La <>


Here's what you are looking for......Wella's WELLITE Oil Bleach Box................or you can purchase the REDKEN OIL BLEACH......... thru me & PAY PAL...just email me Killerstrands@gmail.com/





Any questions on your own hair color formula I will answer them at the bottom in the COMMENTS SECTION of the most recent POST, I like the others to have the advantage of learning from the the questions, I would appreciate you follow EMILY's lead....Thanx, killer Chemist

COLOR FOR CURL

?Being a curl queen will mean you have absorbed and use every rule, trick and secret known to man for the solution & smoothing of frizz everywhere. There are dozens of tricks in all of which I am in the process of revealing for you curly-heads everywhere.

This solution might seem a bit of a stretch for some but I know there will be many who already practice it yet found it out completely by accident. Its not something advertised NOR talked about much, which baffles me as to ‘why’ not ?!?! Killer Strands will be sure to ram it into the ground - into this blog and into you curly-heads ‘ears’ as often and frequently as possible . .
my personal favorite solution to the Frizzy’s?

Hair color, but not any hair color, so please don’t have the car engine running already! The Hair color that solves the Frizzy’s is made by WELLA and called COLOUR TOUCH. I was truly fortunate in my early training, having the most brilliant Colorist take me under her wing giving me a head start on my classmates and the rest of the world. At Sassoon (back in the day) we had the lovely advantage of experimenting, testing and playing with every single hair color product on the market with 1 Academy here in Santa Monica and the other in London between the 2 we sampled & tested all hair color on the market which I continue to do today. In all of my work over the years, I make it a habit to stay current and most definitely within hair it is vital.

Within my hair color expertise, I find it necessary to experiment with each and every new product that comes out as new technologies are developed constantly. Some are good and terrific new inventions and some are just plain stupid….this one is brilliant and it is a line of color that no one has come anywhere close to. This line of colour is what’s called Demi-Permanent, in other words it ‘does not lighten’ it tints hair the same level or darker. This line of colour works absolute miracles on curly/frizzy hair, the way its made /the level of developer it uses is truly a small miracle on your curls & Frizz. Now, how you are going to get this color, is another tricky issue, its not sold in stores and is made for the color professional exclusively.

The professional formula of Color Touch enriches hair with vibrant color and brilliant shine. Hair transforming keratin evens out the hair structure and makes it possible for the shine illuminating pigments of Color Touch to attach to the hair more easily. The result: up to 50% more vibrant color.

Natural wax conditions the hair to create brilliant shine and vibrant color. This means up to 50 % more shine on previously untreated hair.

The creamy consistency of the professional Color Touch formula allows for even distribution on the hair’s surface. Combined with the equalizing properties of the shine illuminating pigments, the end result shows brilliant shine and beautiful, rich color.
Liquid Hair Keratin evens out and balances damaged areas of the hair structure for more even color results as it adds strength and volume while building fullness, shine and beautiful, rich color.

Wella’s exclusive, patented Shine Reflex Pigments penetrate more evenly into the hair providing superior deposit, tonality and durability. The higher pigment density delivers vibrant, intense color coverage. Natural emollients condition and soften the hair leaving it feeling silky smooth while helping to improve and even out the color balance. The ammonia-free formula provides for a gentle conditioning process.

The thicker formula with improved creamy viscosity helps the color stay where it is placed when using a bottle or bowl and brush to apply. Creative techniques are now easier, too, because the color stays in place and there is a noticeable improvement in color absorption further enhancing even color results. The pleasing fragrance makes it a more pleasant hair color experience for the colorist and client as well. You can go to Wella’s website for a referral to a Salon in your Area or email me and we will get the 2 of you hooked up …PLEASE we’d love photo’s, you will not believe the shine this colour puts out, they have mildly reformulated it 2 times I know of – with each one – even better!