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As a professional hairstylist, you know that achieving the perfect hair color isn’t always straightforward. Hard water buildup, mineral deposits, and previous color can all interfere with color application and longevity, leading to unpredictable results.
That’s where Malibu C’s Corrective Color Toolbox solutions come into play. Understanding how these products work and how to integrate them into your color services will set you apart as a knowledgeable and results-driven stylist.
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Understanding the Need for Color Correction
First and foremost, it’s important to understand your client’s hair and what factors might come into play in their specific color correction scenario. Color corrections are often necessary due to various factors, including:
- Mineral Buildup: Hard water deposits can alter hair color, making blondes brassy or darker tones muddy.
- Product Residue: Silicones, styling products, and excess oils can create barriers, preventing even color penetration.
- Environmental Exposure: Chlorine and pollutants can lead to unwanted color shifts, particularly in blondes.
- Previous Chemical Services: Overlapping color applications can result in uneven tones and damage.
Before choosing a Malibu C solution, you must determine the underlying issue. Is the unwanted color due to mineral buildup, product residue, or artificial pigment? This will help determine your next step.
Malibu C’s Corrective Color Toolbox Solutions
Now that you’ve determined what your client’s hair has been through, it’s time to select a Malibu C Corrective Color Toolbox solution. To do that, you need to know what each product does. Keep reading for a quick breakdown of each product inside the Toolbox and what it does.
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Malibu C Crystal Gel
- Ideal for removing mineral buildup before any type of service (or as a standalone service)
- Prepares the hair for even color absorption
- Helps eliminate discoloration caused by hard water
- Perfect for clients who don’t need color removed but are still exposed to other minerals and elements that can affect their hair’s appearance
Malibu C Color Disruptor
- Essential first step in color removal
- Deep-penetrating, dual-based formula disrupts and loosens dye molecules
- Non-oxidative, so it cannot damage hair
Pro Tip: Always use CPR and Color Disruptor together for best results (CPR should be layered on top of Color Disruptor).
Malibu C CPR (Color Pigment Reducer)
- Releases unwanted pigment from oxidative and non-oxidative dyes
- Gently removes up to 1-3 levels of artificial pigment
- Will not shift the natural level
- Preserves the integrity of hair
- Helps remove mineral and resin buildup
Need more info? Head to this article on how to use Malibu C Color Disruptor and CPR together seamlessly for superior results.
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Malibu C DDL XL (Direct Dye Lifter, Extra Lift)
- Specifically designed to remove direct dyes and fashion colors
- Can be used with water or developer for customized correction
- Helps maintain hair integrity while removing unwanted color
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Malibu C De-Ox
- Stops oxidation of chemical services in 60 seconds
- Helps prevent breakage and normalizes pH
Malibu C Quick Fix
- Delivers results right at the shampoo bowl
- Primes hair for successful service if reapplication of color is necessary
- Offers a gentle wellness alternative to bleach caps
Pro Tip: Use at the bowl if your toner grabs a bit too dark or if you’d like to shift recently applied color.
Malibu C Un-Do-Goo >pH 9 Shampoo
- Helps remove resin buildup from styling products
- Enhances shine, softness, and manageability
- Replaces harsh clarifiers
A Wellness Approach To Corrective Color
Malibu C’s wellness approach to corrective color services begins with Color Disruptor and CPR. This dynamic duo preserves the integrity of the hair while removing semi, demi, and permanent color. Minimizing oxidation behind the chair to prioritize your client’s hair health should always be top of mind, which is why working with these non-oxidative wellness tools is vital.
Visit “Mastering Corrective Color With Malibu C” for a step-by-step color correction scenario and helpful tips.
Pro Tips for Stylists
- Educate clients on the effects of hard water and recommend at-home Malibu C maintenance after every color service, such as the Hard Water Wellness Collection or the Malibu Blondes Wellness Collection.
- Encourage routine Crystal Gel in-salon services to maintain color vibrancy and longevity.
- Review Malibu C's “Best Practices for Color Correcting Compromised Hair” for a wellness approach to compromised hair.
By incorporating Malibu C’s Corrective Color Toolbox products into your arsenal, you can ensure more predictable, vibrant, and lasting color results. Clients will appreciate your expertise in keeping their hair looking both beautiful and healthy!
