Next, choose which type of colour you’ll be working with. Depending on the effect your client wants, you have the choice between a demi-permanent colour, like Color Touch, or a permanent, longer-lasting formula, like Koleston Perfect. But, how do you know what shade of blonde toner to use? Start by looking at the underlying pigment the lightener has exposed. If the hair hasn’t yet been lightened, preempt the tone that might appear as a result of lifting. While we can’t lift the lid on every secret your stylist has up their sleeve, we’re giving you a little more insight into how the Wella hair color charts are used. PERFECT grey coverage up to 100 % with great root to tip evenness. Contains up to 25 % conditioning agents and lipids for PERFECT care & gentle-on-hair results. Up to 66% more shine when compared to untreated hair. Now, you know what ‘color chosen’ means – it’s the desired hair hue – while the ‘starting point’ is a combination of the hair history and the underlying pigment. Let’s break each of them down… Hair History

As well as deciding on a colour product for your client’s grey coverage, consider the Wella Professionals services and techniques available. Here are our go-tos for camouflaging salt ‘n’ pepper strands... 1. Root Touch-UpThis is the classic root coverage, designed to disguise grey regrowth coming through. Try it with Koleston Perfect for 100% coverage, Koleston Perfect Intense Naturals for 100%, opaque coverage or Illumina Color to achieve 100%, translucent coverage. 2. Express Touch-Up Now, you know what ‘colour chosen’ means – it’s the desired hair hue – while the ‘starting point’ is a combination of the hair history and the underlying pigment. Let’s break each of them down… Hair History What type of coverage do they want? Find out if they’re hoping for a soft blend or more opaque coverage. This is key before mixing up a formula, as it’s essential you choose the right colour product.

Follow with your auburn colour blend, applying it from root to tip with a tint brush. Try working in a herringbone pattern with two shades for a multi-dimensional effect. INGREDIENT: CONSCIOUS ME+ colour molecule that reduces the risk of developing an allergy to hair colour by up to 60 times.** ME+ is the superior colour technology of the future. It is the only oxidative permanent hair dye molecule to replace PTD and PPD. It’s vital to add enough natural to your client’s target shade. This is how you ensure the finished look appears flawlessly natural. The Koleston Perfect Pure Naturals family features a spectrum of warm and cool tones, each offering up to 100% coverage of greys. Not sure how much to use? Add in ⅓ of a Pure Naturals shade on hair that’s 30%-50% grey and ½ of a Pure Naturals shade for hair that's 50%-100% grey. 2. Cover Stubborn Greys First While a demi-permanent or semi-permanent hair color can be applied to any level of grey, it’s often used to camouflage early greys, giving 30-70% coverage. The benefits of going semi- or demi-permanent are threefold: it provides a rich, true-to-tone finish, it fades beautifully, and it doesn’t leave a harsh demarcation line when roots grow out. 2. Permanent Colour Available in Pure Naturals, Rich Naturals, Deep Browns, Vibrant Reds, Special Blonde and Special Mix.

As for ratios, we recommend mixing the color 1:1. For example, you might try 30g Koleston Perfect or Illumina color + 30g Welloxon Perfect Developer. So, if you're wondering 'what color should I dye my hair?' or 'how do I know what color suits me?' you can find out with our color chart guide. Consider this your chance to demystify the salon experience, and your opportunity to 'try on' a hair color before you fully commit. Colorists, read on to brush up on the skills you’ve already expertly honed. Those who want every last grey hair gone should turn to a permanent formula, as it offers complete coverage that doesn’t fade away. Suggest it to clients who hope to make silver strays vanish – it covers even the stubborn strands! – and mix 1:1 with our hair developer Welloxon Perfect to increase the intensity. 3. Lightener