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Pro Tips on Using Color Stain Guard
Get the most out of every color service with these expert tips straight from the pros.
Apply Before Color Service
For best results pour a dime size of Color Stain Guard into the palm of your hand and with the opposite hand use 1 or 2 fingers to drip into the Color Stain Guard than spread it evenly along the hairline, ears and neck or wherever you have color stain appear after a color service. You can also use a small makeup brush if you prefer to apply it. If you forget to apply it before a color service you can still apply it after applying color, just smear it where hair color will stain the skin.
Apply a thin layer.
A little goes a long way. Apply a thin even layer along the hairline — you don't need a thick coat or it can drop down the face. There is no need to reapply during the color service unless you wipe it off the skin for some reason.
Coloring eyebrows and beards
Color Stain Guard isn't just for hair color services—it also works exceptionally well for eyebrow and beard tinting. For the brows just mix a drop directly into the brow color formula before applying.For the beard simply mix in a dime size amount into the beard color formula before applying.Mixing Color Stain into the formula makes for a quick application helps protect the skin from unwanted staining, enhancing your clients' overall experience.
Great for Toners & Glosses Too
Color Stain Guard isn't just for permanent color. Use it during toner, gloss, and fashion color services to protect skin from staining — especially with vivid or dark-pigmented shades.
Washes Away Easily at the Shampoo Bowl
The water-base barrier washes away effortlessly when shampooing out the color or you can use a quick wipe with a damp cloth leaving no residue behind to leave the client's skin clean and stain-free.
Safe on All Skin Types
Color Stain Guard is formulated to be gentle enough for daily professional use. It's safe for all skin types, though as with any product, do a patch test for clients with highly sensitive skin.
Keep It at Your Station
Keep a bottle of Color Stain Guard at your workstation where it is always within easy reach. Keeping it visible makes it easier to develop the habit of using it with every color service. By making Color Stain Guard a standard part of your color preparation, you can help ensure every client leaves with clean, stain-free skin.
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