This term describes the amount of melanin left in the hair fiber after bleaching. The greater the level, the less melanin remains.
For instance, transitioning from brown to platinum blonde creates a very bright lightening background.
This is the natural oxidation process in hair that causes color to fade over time. While we can't fully prevent it, specialized sulfate-free products for colored hair help minimize damage.
A faded color appears dull and lackluster.
An acid-based surface treatment applied after rinsing color to enhance, accentuate, or correct tones. It can also be neutral, adding just shine.
This final step fine-tunes the overall color result.
To reduce an unwanted tone, we boost its complementary reflection.
Example: Copper blonde treated with an iridescent patina yields a neutral blonde with minimal copper hues.
This involves saturating the hair with pigments to revitalize a faded shade and restore vibrancy.
Simply put, refreshing your color is warming it up.
Insights courtesy of Frédéric Mennetrier, L’Oréal Professional color consultant.
