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Hi, I'm Lauren Hagen, and I'd like to introduce you
to Redken's most loved permanent hair color,
Color Fusion Advance Performance Color Cream.
I use the word "loved," because for five years running
Color Fusion has beat out other professional brands
to take home behindthechair.com Stylers Choice Award
for Favorite Permanent Hair Color,
and you're about to find out why.
Let's get started.
Let's get started.
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Let's get started.
I can tell you as a fellow colorist,
I couldn't live without Color Fusion.
Color Fusion is a modern permanent color cream
that delivers healthy-looking, multidimensional results.
It can be used to lighten, darken, match natural hair,
cover gray or use in high fashion techniques.
It includes a palette of over 80 high fashion shades
in five categories that include: Natural Balance,
Natural Fashion, Fashion, Double Fusion and High Fusion.
As I mentioned, Color Fusion can be used to cover gray,
offering dimensional gray coverage
up to level eight, medium blonde,
and excellent gray blending at levels nine and ten,
light and lightest blonde.
The hair's natural hair color level
is the starting point in formulation.
Color Fusion is based on an American ten level system,
which means there are more increments of lighter brown shades
between levels two and six,
allowing for more color formulation options
at levels three, four and five.
If your client has a high percentage of gray,
we recommend using Color Fusion's sister brand,
Cover Fusion Low-Ammonia 100% Coverage Color Cream
which is specifically formulated for hair that is over 50% gray.
I encourage you to watch the Cover Fusion video
available at Redken Education On Demand for more information.
Let's talk a little bit about technology.
Color Fusion's collection of intermixable shades contain
100% oxidative dyes and Redken's exclusive Colorbond Technology
that has multiple benefits.
It locks in the color with high-tenacity dye molecules
that bond uniquely together to last longer
while repairing the hair's surface with ceramide.
Cationic conditioners
nourish and smooth the fibers to a perfect shine
while coconut oil forms a barrier against water
to protect color's vibrancy.
The hair is left smooth, shiny and healthy-looking
with color that is rich in depth and light reflection.
The consistency of the formula
is rich and dense for precision and control,
yet can easily be used for both bottle and brush applications.
The out-of-the-tube color ranges
from pearlescent off-white to pale cream,
and the fragrance is soft floral.
Now let's take a closer look at each Color Fusion category.
The Natural Balance category includes the ash green,
ash blue, ash violet, neutral and gold-beige families.
The ash shades contain black to gray background color
to counteract warmth
while neutral and gold/beige
contain brown to tan background color
and are great for gray coverage.
Natural Fashion shades consist of families ranging
from gold-gold to copper-red,
all with brown to tan background color.
The Fashion category includes copper-copper, red-copper,
red, red-violet, violet-red and titanium.
All of them are high fashion shades
with no background color.
They can be added to the other formulas or used alone.
Redken has six copper shades
within the Natural Fashion and Fashion categories
that are formulated with the Rubilane Technology,
the truest copper dye among permanent hair color dyes.
Rubilane gives you unprecedented longevity
with results that have high intensity,
even after 20 shampoos.
Ask your sales consultant for more information
on these revolutionary new shades.
Color Fusion's additional categories
have unique characteristics that set them apart.
These include Double Fusion and High Fusion.
Double Fusion's shades are mixed
with double the amount of developer.
Easy to remember with the name Double Fusion.
The color results are bold and more intense,
making it the color to chose when you want extra impact.
The Double Fusion category includes
Double Fusion Browns and Blondes.
Double Fusion Browns deposit and lift up to four levels
on natural levels one to five.
These shades mix as 20 or 30 volume Pro-roxide Cream Developer.
Double Fusion Blondes deposit and lift
up to four and a half levels on levels six and above
and mix with 40 volume Pro-oxide Cream Developer.
Because of their distinctive mixing and results,
Double Fusion shades are only inter-mixable with each other,
not with other Color Fusion shades.
High Fusion Color Highlights and Amplifier
is also a unique category in the Color Fusion Collection,
developed with a Chromatic Direct Dye Technology
that lasts longer than traditional direct dyes.
High Fusion can be used in two ways.
As an amplifier to boost the tonal intensity
of Color Fusion shades levels one through ten,
or to create vibrant color highlights
on dark bases of hair, both natural or color-treated,
with no pre-lightening necessary.
Before you begin any chemical service,
it's important to follow the pre-service best practices.
Be sure to follow package instructions for hair color,
lightener and texture products precisely.
Always wear suitable gloves for all types of applications.
Perform necessary patch tests as outlined in the directions
and utilize protective smocks or capes
for you and your clients during the service.
A skin allergy test should be performed
48 hours before each use of Color Fusion,
as allergies can develop suddenly,
even if your client has previously used
a hair color product from this brand or any other.
If your client has a tattoo,
the risk of an allergic reaction could be increased.
You should also perform a preliminary strand test
to determine how the hair will accept color.
Let's take a deeper look into Color Fusion.
Color Fusion is available in a 2 ounce, 60 milliliter tube,
which is clearly marked for easy identification.
Each Color Fusion shade is identified by a number
that indicates the level and letters that indicate tone.
Upper case letters indicate primary tone
and a lower case letter indicates secondary tone.
Background color is the portion of the color base that helps
produce balanced, natural-looking results
and gives the shade its foundation.
Brown to tan background helps ensure gray coverage
and black to gray background
helps to diminish warmth when lifting.
Tone is the portion of the base
that gives the shade its unique character.
Undertones are the unrefined warm tones exposed
during the lifting process.
When formulating, it's important to keep the exposed undertone
at the target level in mind.
To counteract undertones,
select a shade level with the tone value
opposite to the undertone exposed at the target level.
Remember, opposites will neutralize.
For example, a natural level four light brown
lifting two levels to a level six darkest blonde will
expose an orange undertone.
Let's look at the color wheel to counteract or neutralize orange,
we would select a shade with a blue tone.
To enhance undertones, select a shade with a tonal value
similar to the undertone exposed at the target level.
If we use the same example,
natural level four lifting to a level six orange,
we would select a complementary shade
with a tone that is similar to the undertone.
Suitability is the most important factor to consider
when formulating hair color for your client.
There are some important factors to gather
in order to determine the formula that is right for her.
The most successful way is using Redken's Art of Consultation.
This simple system provides you with a clear, easy approach
to master this fundamental practice and set yourself apart
from other stylists and grow your business.
The comprehensive Art of Consultation kit
includes tools to help you analyze and assess
the client's hair and desired look.
This is an amazing system that every salon professional
should be using to get the most out of every appointment
for both the client and themselves.
This is my client, Sarah.
She's here today for a consultation
and a Color Fusion service.
Let's find Sarah's skin tone using
the Art of Consultation skin tone cards.
She's warm.
Use the Level and Percentage of Gray Finder
to determine the starting point.
It's important to determine the percentage of gray
because it will determine
the percentage of natural series color you want to add.
For the best natural tonal results when using
Natural Balance, Natural Fashion or Fashion shades,
formulate with the neutral or gold-beige shades
in the proportions recommended on the Color Fusion Gray Graph.
For example, if you have a client who has 25 to 50% gray,
25 to 50% of your mixture
should be a neutral or gold-beige shade.
You also need to consider that Color Fusion
is highly light reflective and dimensional.
It provides modern gray coverage,
which is not as opaque as other hair colors,
so prepare the formula with this in mind.
It's also important to assess the hair texture,
condition and hair density.
Next, decide on a target level or desired level.
Your consultation with your client will
help you make the right choice.
The Level System Chart on a Color Fusion shade chart
has the information you need.
Remember, the undertones are the unrefined warm tones
exposed during the lifting process.
To counteract undertones,
use a shade level with the opposite tonal value.
To enhance undertones, use a color with a tonal value
similar to the undertone exposed.
Sarah is a natural level five, lightest brown,
and wants to be a level six, dark blonde,
and our undertone at the target level is orange.
Now we select the Color Fusion shade to enhance,
balance or counteract undertones.
Since we want to enhance the undertone,
we'll use a Natural Fashion category using 5Gr.
Color Fusion is mixed with Pro-oxide Cream Developer
which comes in 10, 20, 30, and 40 volume.
It's a versatile developer
for use with Redken cream color and select lightener brands.
It has a super-smooth consistency
for easy mixing and application.
Pro-oxide provides predictable performance
for all types of applications.
With Color Fusion, choose 10 volume Pro-oxide
for minimal lift up to one level,
20 volume for up to two levels of lift,
for standard lift and gray coverage.
Choose 30 volume for additional lift up to three levels
and 40 volume for maximum lift.
Always mix your Color Fusion formula in a one-to-one ratio.
Keep in mind that if you are using Double Fusion,
mix in a two-to-one ratio,
which means double the amount of developer.
Process Color Fusion for 35 to 45 minutes with no heat.
Refer to the Color Fusion Mixing and Processing Graph
for specific mixing and processing instructions
for the additional Color Fusion categories, including:
Cover Fusion, Double Fusion Blondes and Browns
and High Fusion categories.
Redken uses the term zones
to refer to specific areas of the hair strand.
The hair is divided into three zones.
Each zone will accept color differently
based on the condition of the hair.
Understanding zones will help you achieve even color results.
Zone One is approximately the first half,
to one inch of the hair,
also referred to as the scalp area or regrowth.
Zone Two is the mid-shaft area of the hair strand
and begins where Zone One ends.
Zone Three is either overly-porous ends
or hair that extends past the shoulders in length.
Not all hair has Zone Three.
When doing a modern version application with Color Fusion,
mix two formulas, one for Zone One, the scalp area,
and a second formula that's slightly lighter and warmer
for Zone Two, the mid-shaft.
Always use 20 Volume Pro-Oxide Cream Developer.
Start with dry hair.
We're going to apply our formula to Zone One, the scalp area,
and immediately apply our second formula to Zone Two,
the mid-shaft to ends.
We'll process at room temperature for 35 to 45 minutes
after our Zone Two formula has been applied.
Color Fusion may also be applied
as a traditional *** application.
In this case, mix two formulas, one for Zone Two, the mid-shaft,
with 30 Volume Pro-Oxide Cream Developer,
and one for Zone One, the scalp,
with 20 Volume Pro-Oxide Cream Developer.
Start with dry hair.
Apply the formula mixed with 30 Volume
Pro-Oxide Cream Developer to Zone Two, the mid-shaft,
then immediately apply the same formula
mixed with 20 Volume Pro-Oxide Cream Developer
to Zone One, the scalp.
Process at room temperature for 35 to 45 minutes.
If you're using Color Fusion for a creative foil technique,
wrap your last foil, then process at room temperature
for only 30 minutes.
A Color Fusion re-touch application is easy.
Simply apply your selected formula to Zone One only
and process 35 to 45 minutes.
In between Color Fusion services,
you may want to refresh Zones Two and Three with Color Fusion.
There are several ways to do this.
You can use your Zone One formula
and apply it to Zone Two for the last five to ten minutes,
or you can apply a formula slightly lighter and warmer
than the Zone One for the last ten minutes.
This formula may be mixed into the existing Zone One formula.
Just remember to add an equal amount
of 20 Volume Pro-Oxide Cream Developer.
You can also refresh with Redken's demi-permanent hair color,
Shades EQ Equalizing Conditioning Color Gloss.
Mix the Shades EQ formula to match your Zone One result.
Simply apply it to Zone Two and process at room temperature
for the last five to fifteen minutes
while simultaneously processing Color Fusion.
If Zone Three is present,
reduce the timing and strand test often.
So now that we've gone through all the details,
let's see the amazing multidimensional results
we can achieve with Color Fusion.
Our formula for Zone One will be
one ounce of 5Gr, level five gold-red,
mixed with one ounce of 20 Volume of Pro-Oxide.
Our Zone Two formula is one ounce of 5Gr,
level five gold-red, and one ounce of 6Bc level 6 brown-copper,
with two ounces of 20 Volume Pro-Oxide.
For Sarah, I've chosen a traditional *** application.
Begin by sectioning the hair into four quadrants.
Using your Zone One formula,
outline the hairline and quadrant sections.
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Now move to the front area and take diagonal sections
to keep the hair directed away from the face.
Apply color to Zone One first.
Take fine, quarter inch partings to insure even saturation.
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Continue to work through each quadrant
until the Zone One application is complete.
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Return to the front quadrant,
take quarter inch partings and apply the Zone Two formula
to the mid-shaft and ends.
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Continue through the back, taking fine sections.
Color Fusion's liquid cream consistency
makes it easy to use with a bowl and brush
as well as an applicator bottle.
Be sure to saturate hair evenly with color.
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Rinse and shampoo with Color Extend,
followed by a Color Extend Redken Chemistry Shot Phase
and 3.5 Phix Phase.
Complete the application
and process at room temperature for 35 minutes.
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We're back with Sarah after her Color Fusion service.
The results are shiny, the color is uniform,
and it feels fantastic, conditioned and soft.
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Thanks for joining me today to learn about
Color Fusion Advance Performance Color Cream,
Redken's most loved permanent hair color
that helps you create multidimensional,
long-lasting results.
You now have the knowledge you need
to start using this amazing hair color,
and I know you will absolutely love it too.
Remember, you can always check
the latest Color Fusion Service Guide or Shade Chart
if you want to review uses,
go over mixing and processing information,
or view the shade palette.
You can also log on to redken.com 24/7
for all this information, plus formulas from Redken artists.
There are also technique videos
on Redken Education On Demand to inspire your creativity.
Remember, Redken education and inspiration
are always here for you.
On behalf of Redken, I'm Lauren Hagen,
thanks for being part of it.
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