1. COLOUR AND LIGHTEN HAIR
GOLDWELL PROFESSIONAL
THEORY WORKSHOP

2. COLOURANCE DEMI-PERMANENT
Acidic pH of 6.8 – no damage to hair
Doesn’t contain ammonia
Provides service between a semi and permanent colour
Colour balancing to equalize colour fading on mid-lengths and ends
Can be applied the same day as a perming service
Mild oxidising agent of 1.3%
Does not cover grey’s although up to 70% coverage using the 4 natural intensifiers

3. COLOURANCE MIXING RATIOS
Colourance Acid Colour is activated by adding Colourance Lotion
Mixing ratio is 2:1
40mls Colourance Lotion
plus
20mls Colour
Lotion is always measured first and then colour is added.

4. MIXING COLOURANCE FOR GREY COVERAGE
To achieve the best possible grey coverage ‘N’ shade MUST be used
Percentage of white
Amount of ‘N’ series
Amount of target shade
Up to 30%
5mls
15mls
30 – 50%
10mls

5. TOPCHIC Permanent Hair Colour
Unique cream/gel consistency easy to mix & apply
Over 100 pre0mixed shades
7 High lift shades
2 Blonding creams for pre-lightening
Intense reds and coppers
NN series for optimum grey coverage
Number and letter system
Can be used with 3% 6% 9% & 12%

6. TOPCHIC MIXING RATIOS Mixing ratio is 1:1 level 2 -10
40mls Hydrogen Peroxide
plus
40mls Colour
Processing times up to 45mins

7. TOPCHIC MIXING RATIOS Mixing ratio is 2:1 (11 series)
40mls Hydrogen Peroxide
plus
20mls Colour
Processing times up to 45mins

8. Special series for grey coverage full Head Application (short)
% of white
Amount of ‘N’ or ‘NN’ series
Amount of target shade
Total amount
Up to 30%
15mls
25mls
40mls
30-60%
20mls
60-100%

9. Re-touch application (4-6 weeks later)
% of white
Amount of ‘N’ or ‘NN’ series
Amount of target shade
Total amount
Up to 30%
8mls
12mls
20mls
30-60%
10mls
60-100%

10. Topchic lotion strength
Usage Guide
3% - 10 vol
Toning after pre-lightening
Colour correction
Adding depth
6% -20 vol
Tone on tone –same level
Lightening up to 1 level
Optimum grey coverage
Oxycur platin (on-scalp bleach)
9% - 30 vol
Colouring up to 2 levels lighter
Oxycur platin (off-scalp bleach)
12% - 40 vol
Colouring up to 3 levels lighter
Colouring up to 4 levels lighter
(11 series)

11. GOLDWELL LEVEL SYSTEM 2-10 SERIES (DEPOSIT COLOURS)
LEVEL DESCRIPTION
2 Black
3 Dark Brown
4 Medium Brown
5 Light Brown
6 Dark Blonde
7 Medium Blonde
8 Light Blonde
9 Very Light Blonde
10 Extra Light Blonde

12. OVERVIEW – GOLDWELL TONES AND REFLECTS
N NATURAL BN BEIGE NATURAL
NN NATURAL EXTRA BK BROWN COPPER
NA NATURAL ASH BG BROWN GOLD
A ASH RB RED BROWN
P PEARL K COPPER
NP NATURAL PEARL KG COPPER GOLD
G GOLD KR COPPER RED
GK GOLD COPPER OR ORANGE RED
GB GOLD BEIGE RG RED GOLD
KN COPPER NATURAL R RED
KB COPPER BEIGE RK RED COPPER
B BROWM/BEIGE VR VIOLET RED
V VIOLET

13. MIX TONE SERIES
Special mix tones are concentrated shades that are added to customize formulas. Mix tones enhance and intensify fashion shades (warmth) or provide additional controlled drabbing (coolness) to other shades.
A Mix: to be added to shades level 2-6 for dark drabbing
P Mix: added to shade levels 7-10 & 11 for light drabbing
GG Mix: to enhance the G,GK,B,GB,OG,K and KG in level 7 or lighter. Gold enhancer.
KK Mix: to enhance the K,KB,KG,KR,GK,OR and RK in levels 6 and lighter. Copper enhancer
RR Mix: to enrich the R and RK series on all levels. Red enhancer
VV Mix: a warm, violet concentrate for adding into shades 4V,5V,6V and the VR shades.

14. THE 11 SERIES HIGHLIFT MATRIX
Determine the natural level
Choose the type of blonde result you wish to recommend, using the colour chart
Confirm target shade with client
All results shown have been performed with 12% (40vol) to show maximum lightness achievable

15. SELECTION OF TOPCHIC LOTION: 11 SERIES HIGHLIFTING
LEVELS OF LIGHTENING REQUIRED
TOPCH IC-LOTION
2-3 SHADES LIGHTER THAN NATURAL BASE SHADE
9% (30vol)
3-4 SHADES LIGHTER THAN NATURAL BASE SHADE
12% (40vol)

16. COLOUR BALANCING WITH COLOURANCE
SITUATION
CASE 1
CASE 2
Regrowth natural base shade
4N approx 1cm
5N approx 1cm
Existing shade 6K 8R
Target shade 6R
Regrowth formula
20ml 6% +20ml 6K topchic (25mins)
20mls 6% + 20ml 6R topchic (5mins)
Mids & ends formula
Colourance 6K (5mins)
Colourance 6R (25mins)

17. Goldwell colour case studies
Base level 5
Reflect Red
%white 50%
Exsisting level 7
Exsisting reflect copper
Targetshade 6RB
Texture Fine
Porosity Porous
Formula:

18. Formula: Base level 7 Reflect orange %white 20% Exsisting level 7
Exsisting reflect copper
Targetshade 9GB
Texture Med
Porosity Porous
Formula:

19. Formula: Base level 2 Reflect red %white 70% Exsisting level 4
Exsisting reflect red
Targetshade 4N
Texture course
Porosity Resistant
Formula:

20. Formula: Base level 6 Reflect yellow %white 95% Exsisting level 8
Exsisting reflect Gold
Targetshade 6B
Texture Med
Porosity Normal
Formula:

21. Formula: Base level 4 Reflect red %white 60% Exsisting level 7
Exsisting reflect Gold
Targetshade 7NA
Texture Med
Porosity Resistant
Formula: