How to become a professional hairdresser? This is also a form of responsibility towards customers. Furthermore, one must have a sense of responsibility and be accountable to your customers, which in turn is being responsible for yourself!
Introduction: When customers go to hair salons to dye their hair, many hairdressers fail to conduct pre-dye analysis or testing on the hair and dye products, leading to embarrassing situations such as skin allergies in customers, or the dyed color not matching the customer’s desired shade, leaving them disappointed. Therefore, it's crucial for hairdressers to master some preventive measures and conduct appropriate tests on hair dye products. These actions are not only responsible for the safety of customers but also ensure the quality of the dyeing results. [Zhenjiang Hairdressing Training http://www.zjainisi.org]
Pre-dye testing includes skin testing and strand testing.
1. Skin Testing
Conducting a skin test on customers can predict whether the chemical components in the dye will cause an allergic reaction. To perform a skin test, first protect the customer with a scarf and towel, mix a small amount of dye paste with an equal amount of hydrogen peroxide, stir evenly. Then disinfect the inner side of the customer's elbow or behind the ear with alcohol cotton, dry gently afterward, and apply a drop of the mixed dye to the disinfected area, letting it air dry or cover it with a dressing. Try to use the target color requested by the customer if possible. Finally, record relevant information on the dyeing record card [Zhenjiang Hairdressing Training http://www.zjainisi.org], including the customer's name, address, date, product used, etc., and inform the customer that they should not touch the area with dye within 24 hours. If within this period the customer feels discomfort, redness, swelling, pain, or itching, it indicates an allergic reaction to the product. In this case, immediately remove the dye and do not use this product for dyeing, instead opting for a purely plant-based dye or a permanent dye. If the customer has no adverse feelings, it indicates that the dye won't cause an allergic reaction and can be safely used.
Since it's difficult to predict a customer's allergic reaction to the dye, and the same person may have different reactions at different times, the ideal method is to conduct a skin test every time a customer comes for dyeing [Zhenjiang Hairdressing School http://www.zjainisi.org]. Ensure the safety of the customer. Don't be afraid of the trouble—this concerns the reputation of the hairdresser and the health of the customer.
2. Strand Testing
This is done just before dyeing to see the true effect of the dye color. Strand testing is often used to test temporary, semi-permanent, or permanent dyes.
To conduct a strand test, first cut a small bundle of hair from an inconspicuous part of the head and secure the ends. Next, apply the mixed dye to the hair strand according to normal dyeing procedures, then wash and record the results.
Strand testing clearly informs both the hairdresser and the customer how the hair reacts to the dye. For example, if the hair has uneven porosity due to damage, the tested hair color might be uneven. Additionally, strand testing helps the hairdresser decide whether to continue using the same dye.
The above experiences and cases come from the author's years of involvement in the hairdressing industry, provided for reference only. If you need help, please join the [Xintianxi Beauty Industry Exchange] QQ group number: 83907599 or [Boyi☆Hairdresser=Exchange] QQ group number: 85384563.
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