satchel
Well-Known Member
Aside from this board, I've rarely read about low and slow method with developers in bleach. In school I was taught 6% - volume 20 gives 2-3 levels of lift. 9% - volume 30 gives 3-4.
And it's fairly safe to say none of my salon colleagues would foil or apply to root with only 3%. I only do root applications with 6%, but I know several hairdressers I work with regularly use 9% on scalp with clients.
Is the theory that 3%, 6% , 9% and 12% all work the same, but the lower the strength the longer it takes? Thinking that's why when bleach dries, you can reapply over it towards end of development. And yes, I have noticed on clients that 6% on lifts cleaner than 9%. 9% even at times more orangey, brassy.
I'm trying to understand 100% what exactly low and slow means. I don't want to get into a debate with my colleagues, but if the topic ever comes up, I'd like to explain it to them.
And it's fairly safe to say none of my salon colleagues would foil or apply to root with only 3%. I only do root applications with 6%, but I know several hairdressers I work with regularly use 9% on scalp with clients.
Is the theory that 3%, 6% , 9% and 12% all work the same, but the lower the strength the longer it takes? Thinking that's why when bleach dries, you can reapply over it towards end of development. And yes, I have noticed on clients that 6% on lifts cleaner than 9%. 9% even at times more orangey, brassy.
I'm trying to understand 100% what exactly low and slow means. I don't want to get into a debate with my colleagues, but if the topic ever comes up, I'd like to explain it to them.
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