Just realized my color formulas were fading too fast because of a simple timing mistake

Had a client last month whose red highlights washed out after just two weeks. I was using a good brand, but I was mixing the color and developer and then letting it sit for 5 minutes while I prepped her hair. My mentor in Chicago finally pointed out that the oxidation clock starts the second you mix it. I started mixing right before application, and the same formula now holds for a solid 6 weeks. Anyone else catch themselves losing valuable processing time on small delays?

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olivia_barnes976d ago

Tell me why I learned this exact lesson the hard way last summer.

adams825d ago

My old boss in Cincinnati drilled that into us. You lose about 10% of your processing power for every minute it sits in the bowl. Now I mix the second I'm ready to apply it.