Title: Apply first time (virgin) permanent color to hair.
Course: Cosmetology II (Two-Year Program) (19101-2YII) > Section: Lightening and Coloring Hair

Application should include

- following manufacturer instructions
- applying color half an inch away from scalp, down the midshaft, but not including the last inch
- applying color neatly around the hairline to minimize the staining of the skin
- performing a strand test for desired results
- rinsing color from the hair with the appropriate water temperature
- shampooing hair with acid-balanced shampoo
- reconditioning hair
- removing stains from the skin
- towel-drying hair
- reexamining the scalp and hair
- disinfecting implements and the work area.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What volume of peroxide should be used, and why?
- What is meant by single-process haircoloring?