To preview your hair color results, we suggest you perform a strand test. Instructions on how to perform a strand test are included in the Product Safety & Usage insert. We've also included them here for your convenience:
HAIR COLOR STRAND TEST:
- Put on protective gloves.
- Choose a strand of hair to test. It's best to choose a strand that will not be clearly visible with your typical hairstyle.
- Separate the rest of your hair using plastic clips so that the strand does not touch the rest of the hair after the hair color is applied.
- Apply hair color to your chosen strand by following the process outlined in your personalized instructions. Using a plastic utensil and bowl (not metal), mix 1 teaspoon of hair color and 1.5 teaspoons of developer for the strand test. Tightly (and immediately) recap the hair color and hair color developer bottles.
- Wait 24 hours to make sure you are happy with the hair color results.
- If you are happy with the color, proceed to the full application as outlined in your personalized instructions. This should be done no more than 48 hours after the strand test is complete.
LIGHT SET STRAND TEST:
- Put on protective gloves.
- Choose a strand of hair to test. It's best to choose a strand that will not be clearly visible with your typical hair style. Most people are comfortable choosing a strand from the back of their head.
- Separate the rest of the hair from the strand using plastic clips so that the strand does not touch the rest of the hair after the lightener is applied
- Apply to your chosen strand by following the process outlined in your instructions. Using a plastic utensil and bowl (not metal), mix half teaspoon of lightener and 1 teaspoon of activator for the strand test. Tightly (and immediately) recap the activator bottle.
- Using enough toning mask to saturate the strand, apply and rinse as indicated in your instructions.
- If you are happy with the shade, proceed to the full application as outlined in your instructions within 48 hours.