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Color Keys 1
Fundamental Colour Knowledge
Learn the fundamental knowledge of how hair colour works. Looking at the science and principles that affect your colour results. from undercoats, lightening natural hair to reflect families. Our worldwide iconic training has had a major makeover. Start online through a series of snackable self-guided video lessons with Min Kim Global Artist , then come to a live webinar (online classroom optional), before completing a jam-packed practical day.
Principles of the course
What you learn on Colour Keys 1
Ep 01. Daily life colours.
COLOUR KEYS 1
If we say colour spectrum, what does that mean to you? Learn about the elements that characterise the colours such as saturation, exposition or transparency. As well as the classification of hair colour and the types of pigments found in the hair.
Ep 02. Hair Lightening.
COLOUR KEYS 1
Have you ever had a customer with very dark hair ask you to be blonde? Learn about natural lightening and how to reproduce the lightening process with specialist products. Including how undercoats can affect the desired result.
Ep 03. Fundamentals, reflects & numbering.
COLOUR KEYS 1
Can you tell the difference between an 8.3, 8.33, and 8.30? Learn the difference and how to select the right shade.
Ep 04. Principles of haircolour.
COLOUR KEYS 1
Learn about what’s inside a tube and the coloring process. Identify the most suitable colouring product to achieve the desired result. Know all about L’Oréal Professionnel Paris hair color products: Inoa, Dialight, Diarichesse, Majirel and Majirel High-Lift.
Ep 05. Neutralisation.
COLOUR KEYS 1
Learn how to find which colour neutralises which reflect and undercoat post lightening. Learn how to differentiate between cool and warm colours.
Ep 06. White hair coverage.
COLOUR KEYS 1
Identify the percentage of white hair and how to adapt the formulation. Including how to choose your fundamental according to warm or cool shade.
Ep 07. Take through.
COLOUR KEYS 1
Learn the different take through techniques and when to use what. Including timing for develop and how to use Dialight.
Ep 08. Colour application & diagnosis.
COLOUR KEYS 1
Go through full application including application to regrowth, take through to perfect emulsification.
Ep 09. Health & safety.
COLOUR KEYS 1
How do you manage the safety of your clients and of yourself? Recap on the important principles for keeping everyone safe during a service.
Colour Keys 2
Colour In and Colour Out
Everything you need to know about colour correction. How to achieve the perfect results when changing a client’s hair; including taking colour out and adding colour in. For hairdressers with a solid foundation knowledge of L’Oréal Professionnel Paris essential colour products. Must have completed Colour Keys 1. Our worldwide iconic training has had a major makeover. Start online through a series of snackable self-guided video lessons with Min Kim Global Artist , then come to a live webinar (online classroom optional), before completing a two practical days.
Episodes of the series.
What you learn on Colour Keys 2
Ep 01. White Hair
COLOUR KEYS 2
As a colourist, you have the power to transform white hair. Recap on the different ways to cover white and options for all your clients.
Ep 02. Long regrowth service.
COLOUR KEYS 2
Even though it is recommended to come back every 6 weeks, many clients are too busy for frequent touch ups in the salon. So, as a colourist, you'll come across a lot of long regrowth. Learn how to approach this application.
Ep 03. Colour out service.
COLOUR KEYS 2
Whether it's the beginning of the lightening purpose or a need to remove build up on an existing colour; you have to go through the Colour Out step! Learn about how to color out in two different ways.
Ep 04. Colour-in service.
COLOUR KEYS 2
As a professional you must be able to master the Colour-in technique to take clients darker. In this episode, you will learn three major Colour-in techniques.
Colour Specialist
Launched in 1998, it’s legendary for a reason.
Over 15 days put your skills to the test and become a specialist in hair colour. Cover the 10 L’Oréal Professionnel Paris Principles of Colour, then partake in a graduation ceremony and unlock your ability to join the Colour Connective members club.
Episodes of the series.
What you learn on Colour Specialist
01. Best Practice & Health and Safety
Colour Specialist
What sets Colour Specialists apart? They are professionals from start to finish, from safety procedures to precision application. Get comfortable with standards that will set you apart.
02. Science of the Hair & Skin
Colour Specialist
Our hair and scalp are complex organisms. Learn the science of hair structure, pigments, texture and how the scalp impacts hair.
03. Distribution of Pigment
Colour Specialist
Rediscover why each of us have different natural colours and the science behind this. Then learn a categorisation system that goes beyond levels and unlocks the next level of controlling colouring outcomes.
04. Consultation
Colour Specialist
Client communication has never been more important. You will not just learn how to analysis your canvas in next level detail, you will learn how to connect with your client. From how to navigate from a photo to a colour service, managing expectations and mapping out colour journeys.
05. Social First
Colour Specialist
Social media is vital to attracting new clients and to keeping the ones you have. With the landscape ever changing learn simple tips on how to become more social first with a focus on video. Then use these tips throughout your course.
06. White Hair: Cover, Blend or Embrace
Colour Specialist
White hair is no longer just about coverage it is also about how to create blended results and how to enhance natural white hair. This module will cover all three approaches and make sure you are step up to retain clients wherever they are in their colouring journey.
07. Specialist Lightening and Toning
Colour Specialist
Being a lightening specialist means knowing how to create a perfect scalp bleach whether virgin, long regrowth or dealing with banding. Learn this application techniques and then how to create the perfect base for toning or creative colouring.
08. Specialist Colour Change: Lightening
Colour Specialist
Colour change often means resetting tone or removing a heavy build up of colour. This segment will make sure you are comfortable in colour removal, one of the most skills to master to consider yourself a specialist in all scenarios.
09. Specialist Colour Change: Darkening
Colour Specialist
Colour change when you are adding depth isn't just for someone going from global blonde to brunette, it is also about taking those prinicples and being able to apply them to advanced scenarios. Learn how to take your colour in knowledge to the next level.
10. Balayage Specialist
Colour Specialist
Balayage has now become a staple for all colourists. The ways you can create a balayage results continues to grow from freehand to babylights. Learn the key fundamentals and how to plan your end result by balancing light and dark. Then take it to the specialist level with corrective and conversion applicatons, such as converting a scalp bleach to a balayage.