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  • The basic science for colouring and lightening hair activity

The basic science for colouring and lightening hair activity

Test your knowledge of the basics of hair colour science.

  • Level 2 Hairdressing
  • Level 3 Hairdressing
  • Activity
  • Colouring
  • NVQ
  • SVQ
  • VRQ
  • Colour and lighten hair
  • Colour hair to create a variety of looks

Description

This activity gives you tips and tests your knowledge of the basics of hair colour science, including the principles of colour selection and factors affecting choice of colour.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Maintain effective and safe methods of working when colouring and lightening hair
  2. Prepare for colouring and lightening
  3. Colour and lighten hair

Alternative Resources

Colouring products, equipment and their use guide

Colouring techniques guide




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  • Colour Hair
  • Colouring hair
  • Hair characteristics
  • Hair classification
  • Hairdressing
  • Lightening hair
  • Pulled through highlights and or lowlights
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