Strand Test: How To Test At-Home Hair Color | Esalon

Hi, I'm Courtney, I'm a color expert here at easel and in this video we're gon na teach you how to do a screen test, whether you're, making a change or, if you're, using your hair color for the first time, jumping into a full application may seem a Little tricky test the waters by doing the serum test. If you decide to do a strand test, make sure to do this, make sure we have the most fresh product and when you're doing a strand test, it's basically your hair color application in miniature. Let'S get started. Here'S what you'll need a pair of gloves some clips and your personalized instructions, because hair color reacts. Adelita metal they'll also need a non metallic bowl and a measuring spoon brush hair and select a little bundle of hair, maybe about the width of a pencil from a hidden area near your ear. You want a large enough amount of hair, so you can see the test results once you've gotten your strand clip the rest of your hair out of the way next put on your gloves and add one and a half teaspoons of our developer to your bowl. Then add one teaspoon mix well with your toothbrush, apply the color to your strand and, following your personalized instructions closely, once you finished, applying the color to your strand, take off your gloves and set your timer for the time indicated in your instructions, make sure the strand Test processes for the full amount of time, so you can get an accurate read on what your color will look like after the timer goes off just rinse this band until the water is clear and air or blow-dry. If you're happy with the result, go ahead and apply your full hair, color application within 48 hours, if you're, not happy with result, feel free to reach out to us we're happy to help. So now you know our favorite trick for trying out your hair color before doing your fault application thanks so much for watching