Lesson 3. Building the Base

Building the Base

This section focuses on creating a strong, intentional foundation for every color application.

You’ll learn how to map hair zones for predictable, harmonious placement and how to design contrast, flow, and dimension with purpose. We’ll also cover the most common pitfalls, like under-saturation, patchiness, and imbalanced sections, so you can avoid them with confidence. By the end, you’ll understand how to establish consistency and reliability in your technique before moving into hands-on practice.

According to Arck, P. C., et al, Hair graying can be temporarily reversible because melanocyte stem cells in the hair follicle are not fully depleted until later in the process, and certain drugs or hormones have been shown to induce repigmentation.

Citation:

Arck, P. C., et al. (2021). Hair graying as a model for human pigmentation and aging: Mechanisms, reversibility, and potential interventions. Experimental Dermatology, 30(1), 14–25. https://doi.org/10.1111/exd.14145