Application should include

• following manufacturer specifications
• checking the results of the patch test
• cleaning hands and sanitizing implements
• pre-shampooing the client's hair, if required
• determining the required strength of the developer
• towel blotting the hair and removing tangles
• applying color
• performing a strand test for the desired results
• rinsing the hair and/or shampooing as directed by manufacturer
• removing stains from the skin
• reconditioning the hair
• cleaning and sanitizing implements and the work area.

Process/Skill Questions:

• How is the result of a patch test checked?
• How is color applied with the applicator bottle?
• What determines the rinsing or shampooing of the hair?
• What type of conditioner should be used?