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• Identify the level of your client’s hair color.
• Select Cellophanes color for the appropriate hair level using the chart.
• Make sure your Cellophanes color choice works with the lightest level of client’s hair.

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• Make sure your Cellophanes color choice works with the lightest level of client’s hair.
• Prepare client’s hair by shampooing. (Do not use conditioner at this point).
• Towel dry hair to 75 %. Detangle and comb through.
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• Part hair in four quadrants starting at the center of the forehead going down to the bottom of the nape; continue to part from the top of the head to behind the ears on both sides.
• Apply a stain guard to hairline and partings, if needed.
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• Measure 2 oz to 4 oz, depending on length and thickness of the hair.
• Start Cellophanes application of color by subdividing smaller horizontal sections in each quadrant.
• Starting at the nape on one side, work up toward crown making sure that you apply color 1/8 inch from scalp.
• Repeat on side two.
• Once the back is complete, take vertical sections and work back from crown to hairline.
• In order to avoid staining around the hairline, apply color to comb to carefully apply Cellophanes.
• Make sure hair is evenly saturated and looks wet.

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• Wrap hair completely under plastic processing cap. (Make sure elastic band is placed along hairline).
• Place under heat 125°F or 50°C for 20 minutes (depending on porosity of hair and desired color result).
• Remove cap and allow hair to cool at least 5 minutes
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• Thoroughly rinse until water becomes clear.
• Shampoo using color safe shampoo.
• Complete the service with conditioner.
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This is just one of the beautiful looks you can achieve from using Cellophanes!  Check out the other vibrant, glossy hair color creations from Sebastian Professionals Cellophanes.
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Sebastian Cellophanes Step-By-Step

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