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golden
sweets
Technical Workbook
New colour techniques
c r e a t e d w i t h INOA
BY THE BEST HAIRDRESSERS IN THE WORLD
golden
sweets
During the cold winter months, it’s the
perfect time to add A GOLDEN GLOW
and vibrancy to your Client’s hair.
L’Oréal Professionnel INOA launches
an exclusive range of Golden Sweets
Colour Services to enhance your
Client’s overall look with natural
honey, caramel and praline REFLECTS.
THIS GUIDE WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH
THE STEP-BY-STEP TECHNIQUES TO
RECREATE THE NEW Golden Sweets
Colour Services.
honey gloss
caramel spiral
praline veil
Enhance your Client’s
complexion by combining two
light golden honey shades for
stunning gloss and shine.
OFFER YOUR CLIENT a more daring
look with a combination of
lighter and darker caramel
blonde REFLECTS.
Propose A deep golden blonde
shade with a veil of naturallooking highlights for the
ultimate personalisation.
HONEY GLOSS
Inoa 7,33
Inoa 9,32
Sections
7,33
2
2
1
7,33
9,32
7,33
9,32
9,32
3
P r e pa r at i o n
INOA 7,33
INOA 9,32
INOA OLEO GEL
INOA RICH OXYDANT 20/30 VOL.
INOA POST SHAMPOO
EASI-MECHE® FOIL
Technique
1.Using the illustration as a guide, create
section 1 by starting 4cm back from
the front hairline, and create a large
horseshoe at the top of the head ending
on the opposite side.
2. Create section 2 by continuing to work
4cm in from the hairline, following
the illustration trace line through the
nape area.
3. Create section 3 by sectioning and
isolating the remaining hair.
4.Apply INOA 9,32 to section 3 and isolate
using easi-meche® foil if necessary.
5.Apply INOA 7,33 to section 2.
6. Apply INOA 9,32 to section 1.
7. Allow to develop for 35 minutes.
8. To remove the product, begin by carrying
out a dry emulsification (without water)
of the hair, to ensure the colour is
completely loosened on the hair.
9. Once the colour has been completely
loosened on the hair, continue to emulsify
by adding a little water. After a few
moments, rinse thoroughly until water
runs clear.
10. Finish with INOA POST SHAMPOO.
before
SECTIONING & COLOUR
1
2
2
1
1/
3
3
Create section 1, following the visual
as above.
2/
Create section 2, following the visual
as above.
4/
Apply INOA 9,32 to section 3 and
isolate with easi-meche® foil.
1
2
3
3/
Create section 3, following the visual
as above.
Apply INOA 7,33 to section 2.
Apply INOA 9,32 to section 1.
HAIR BY THE GALLERY, NORWICH, UK; COLOUR by Xena Mitchell; STYLING by Edward Staines
after
caramel spiral
I n o a 6 , 13
Inoa 7,33
Inoa 9,32
6,13
9,32
Sections
1
7,33
2
3
6,13
7,33
9,32
7,33
6,13
4
7,33
9,32
7,33
P r e pa r at i o n
INOA 6,13
INOA 7,33
INOA 9,32
INOA OLEO GEL
INOA RICH OXYDANT 20/30 VOL.
INOA POST SHAMPOO
EASI-MECHE® FOIL
Technique
1. Using the illustration as a guide, start at
the front recessional area of the left-hand
side of the client’s head and create four
sections, pivoting from the same starting
point, using the natural shape of the head
to create sections of varying size, leaving
the sections open on the other side of
the head.
2. Apply INOA 7,33 to section 4 and isolate
using easi-meche® foil if necessary.
3.Apply INOA 6,13 to section 3.
4.Apply INOA 7,33 to section 2.
5.Apply INOA 9,32 to section 1.
6.Allow to develop for 35 minutes.
7.To remove the product, begin by carrying
out a dry emulsification (without water)
of the hair to ensure the colour is
completely loosened on the hair.
8.Once the colour has been completely
loosened on the hair, continue to emulsify
by adding a little water. After a few
moments, rinse thoroughly until water
runs clear.
9. Finish with INOA POST SHAMPOO.
before
SECTIONING & COLOUR
3
2
1
1
2
2
3
1
3
4
4
1/
Create sections 1 and 2, following
the visual as above.
2
2/
1
Create section 3, following the visual
as above.
2
3
1
4/
Apply INOA 7,33 to section 4 and
isolate with easi-meche® foil.
Apply INOA 6,13 to section 3.
5/
Apply INOA 7,33 to section 2.
Apply INOA 9,32 to section 1.
3/
Create section 4, following the visual
as above.
HAIR BY ANDREW MULVENNA, BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND; COLOUR BY ELISABETH PRIESTLEY; STYLING BY ANDREW MULVENNA
after
Praline Veil
Inoa 7,33
I n o a 8 , 13
Sections
2
8,13
7,33
7,33
1
8,13
8,13
2
7,33
1
P r e pa r at i o n
INOA 7,33
INOA 8,13
INOA OLEO GEL
INOA RICH OXYDANT 20/30 VOL.
INOA POST SHAMPOO
PLATINIUM
PLATINIUM NUTRI-DEVELOPER
EASI-MECHE® FOIL
Technique
1.Using the illustration as a guide, create
section 1 by creating a large horseshoe
section from front recessional areas
through the back section of the crown.
2.Create section 2 by sectioning and
isolating the remaining hair.
3.Using the illustration as a guide,
apply PLATINIUM to selected pieces
throughout section 2, as indicated, using
easi-meche® foil to isolate.
4.Apply INOA 8,13 to the remainder of
section 2.
5.Apply INOA 7,33 to section 1.
6.Allow to develop for 35 minutes.
7.To remove the product, begin by carrying
out a dry emulsification (without water)
of the hair around each easi-meche®
foil section, to ensure the colour is
completely loosened on the hair.
8.Remove the easi-meche® foil sections
and rinse the hair before continuing to
emulsify the remainder of the hair by
adding a little water.
9. After a few moments, rinse thoroughly
until the water runs clear.
10. Finish with INOA POST SHAMPOO.
before
SECTIONING & COLOUR
1
2
1
2
1/
Create sections 1 and 2, following
the visual as above.
2/
Apply PLATINIUM to selected
pieces throughout section 2, using
easi-meche® foil to isolate.
3/
Apply INOA 8,13 to the remainder of
section 2 and INOA 7,33 to section 1.
HAIR BY PETER MARK, IRELAND; COLOUR BY HOLLY O’Keeffe; STYLING BY STEPHEN O’DRISCOLL
after
Technique notes
Technique notes
The 5 step consultation
Step 1
Step 2
Take each client through the 5 Step
L’Oréal Professionnel Consultation
to help determine the result she
desires and which Golden Sweets
Colour Service suits her best.
The hair
Discover your client:
Discuss your client’s lifestyle to help
determine the result she desires – use
your professional expertise and take
into consideration her eye colour,
complexion and don’t forget to ask
her about the dominant colours in her
wardrobe. Consider what your client
wears, her make‑up routine, what she
does with her hair each morning and
also her attitude towards her total style.
Finding out your client’s hair history
enables you to understand:
Determine the amount
of white hair
• What she has done in the past
• Her hair likes and dislikes
Determine the natural base
Up to 10%
9 very light blonde 8 light blonde
7 blonde
6 dark blonde
5 light brown
4 brown
50%
65%
3 dark brown
2 darkest brown
1 black
80-100%
BLUE
,1 ASH
MAHOGANY
,5 MAHOGANY
PURPLE
,2 IRIDESCENT
GREEN
,7 MAT
RED
,6 RED
YELLOW
,3 GOLD
ORANGE
,4 COPPER
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Colouring
Face shape
Recap
Your client’s colouring can be
determined by assessing:
Using these diagrams as a guide,
determine your client’s face shape and
which cut and colour will be the most
flattering for her.
Revisit the preferred trend, colour
choice and face shape. Emphasise how
you have personalised the service:
• Natural hair depth
• Eye colour
• Skin tone
Colour depth
• Refer back to your shade charts to
show how you chose the depth.
By determining whether your client’s
natural colouring is warm or cool, you
can choose a relevant shade to ensure
the most flattering colour result.
Colour tone
• Remind her how you selected her
chosen shade.
Shades
• Together with your client, confirm the
chosen shade that is most appropriate
to her lifestyle and personality.
Cut
• Finally, discuss how you selected the
appropriate cut that most flatters her
face shape.
what’s next
• Check the client is happy.
• Plan the next visit and talk about
possible evolutions. Book the
next appointment straight away
and discuss a possible six
month hair plan to include cut,
colour, treatments and homecare
and styling.
• Record the details of your client’s
services, to track her changes over
time and to know what has been
used each time.
• Recommend the appropriate
série expert treatments, homecare
and styling.
PREPARATION
TO PREPARE 1 APPLICATION
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
40g Oleo Gel
Add 60g Rich Oxydant
Empty contents
and add 2 x 8g colorant
Slide the INOA Mixing Tool up to the
first line (1 Oleo Gel) and fill to the
top with 40g Oleo Gel, levelling with
a whisk.
Slide the INOA Mixing Tool up to the
second line (1 Oxydant) and fill to the
top with 60g Rich Oxydant, levelling
with a whisk.
IMPORTANT: Do not empty the
Oleo Gel into the mixing bowl at
this stage.
IMPORTANT: Never replace the
Rich Oxydant with another oxydant.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that all 8g are
squeezed from both tubes.
TO PREPARE A ½ DOSE
Use the INOA Mixing Tool to measure
20g Oleo Gel + 30g Rich Oxydant and
add 1 x 8g tube of colorant.
TIP
The Golden Sweets Techniques can
also be used with red shades, for your
more daring clients.
IMPORTANT: RUBILANE™ & DM5 TECHNICAL RULES
FIRST APPLICATION: FOR NEW
AND EXISTING CLIENTS
For optimal results on the first
application of an INOA red or copper
shade with Rubilane™ or DM5,
you are recommended to take the
product through immediately (TTI)
regardless of how much the colour
has faded on the lengths and ends.
Empty the Oleo Gel and Rich Oxydant
into a mixing bowl and add 2 x 8g
tubes of colorant. Mix together with a
whisk until a smooth, creamy texture
is obtained.
WHITE HAIR COVERAGE:
Thanks to their intensity, INOA red
or copper shades with Rubilane™
and DM5 cover white hair perfectly
without mixing. On 0% to 100%
white hair, apply your chosen shade
without mixing with a Natural Basic.
TIP: FOR BEST RESULTS, DM5
SHOULD NOT BE MIXED WITH
ANY OTHER SHADE
Step 4
Step 5
Application and development
Removal and rinsing
Apply to the root area and if necessary
the lengths and ends. Due to its
creamy texture, the product adheres
well to the hair.
For the removal of INOA there is
a specific technique.
DEVELOPMENT TIME:
35 min
To be completed at
the styling station
Begin by carrying out a gentle, dry
emulsification (without water) to ensure
that all the colour is loose on the hair –
do not massage the scalp directly.
See the INOA Technical Guide for full usage instructions.
To be completed at
the backwash
Once the colour has been completely
loosened on the hair, continue to
emulsify by adding a little water. After a
few moments, rinse thoroughly until
water runs clear.
Finish with the specific shampoo:
INOA Post Shampoo
Product Information
Platinium is a revolutionary paste
pre‑lightener from L’Oréal Professionnel,
which provides up to 7 levels of lift, with
zero volatility for optimised safety for
both colourist and client.
mixing
Range
Mix
Platinium
1:1, 1:2 or 1:3
Platinium Paste with
Nutri-Developer
7 levels
20, 30 or 40 volume
Lift
Development Time
Up to 50 mins
Product Information
The foil you love with the ease
of a meche!
For the first time ever, a UNIQUE expert
foil meche that allows you to see the
colour as it develops.
1. Sectioning: Using a non-metallic
comb, begin from the lowest point
of the section, working from the
bottom to the top. Take a fine,
straight slice and weave from the
top of the section close to the scalp.
Open your easi‑meche® foil.
2. Place the back sheet of the
easi‑meche® foil underneath as
close to the roots as possible.
Pull hair downwards ensuring that
1cm space is free on either side of
the easi‑meche® foil.
3. Apply chosen colorant or prelightener as close to the root as
possible, and to the lengths and
ends as desired.
4. Close packet. Surface tension
of the product will keep the
easi‑meche® foil closed.
You can also fold each side
of the easi‑meche® foil.
Colour development will be visible
through the visi‑strip.
Protected patented state of the
art technology allying foil and
clear plastic.
Expert foil meche:
• Clear ‘visi-strip’ window to monitor
colour development at a glance
• Pre-cut foil material for easy use
• Fast and clean to use
• Close root application
• 200 sheets
5. Optional: Fold the corners of the
easi‑meche® foil to secure.
EASI MECHE ULTRA
Versatile sheets for modern highlighting
and colouring.
Wider tape:
• To eliminate slipping and seepage
• For closer application to the root area
• Improved colour precision
• Optimum adherence to hair
• Transparent top sheet to show true
colour developing
• Quick no-fuss folding
• Allows you to apply the product
right to the root
• Best suited for highlights, blocking,
isolating and combination techniques
• Easy, clean and quick to use, even
for beginners
• Available in two sizes:
Small and Large (approx. contents
200 sheets)
Use one of the technology-packed ranges from série expert for the perfect
complement to your colour service. Please note for the complete série expert
range, refer to the L’Oréal Professionnel Brand Book.
Product Information
VITAMINO COLOR SHAMPOO
VITAMINO COLOR CONDITIONER
VITAMINO COLOR MASQUE
Shade insurance starts with this
creamy-light shampoo that uses
Incell Hydro-Resist* double-locking
technology. The protecting shampoo,
specifically designed for coloured hair,
prolongs colour radiance intensity
with a lightweight film that repels
water, helping to protect colour and
enhance shine.
This colour-radiance protecting
conditioner enriched with Incell HydroResist double-locking technology seals
the hair fibre to help keep colour in
and water out. The more regularly you
condition, the softer and more radiant
your coloured hair becomes.
This nourishing masque, enriched with
Incell Hydro-Resist double-locking
technology, targets weakened areas
of the hair and wraps each hair with
a lightweight film to protect against
everyday wear and tear, which can
zap colour radiance intensity. Hair is
intensely nourished, and protected in
just 60 seconds.
POWERDOSE COLOR
POWERDOSE CONTRAST
When hair has been freshly coloured,
you want to prolong that new-found
depth of tone and radiance of shade
for as long as possible. This in-salon,
post-colour treatment, enriched with a
patented polymer – Ionène G – helps
reinforce the hair structure. Vibrancy is
intensified and colour investment
is protected.
Turn up the luminosity of highlights with
this in-salon, post-highlight treatment.
Enriched with Nutricerides – a fusion
of ceramides and oils – it strategically
targets sensitised areas, nourishing
and providing longer-lasting shine and
dazzling definition.
How to apply: After applying a
colour service and washing the
hair with PRO classic color, apply
powerdose color.
• Using the spray applicator, spray
the powerdose directly into the hair
section by section and massage
gently into the lengths and ends.
• No development time is needed.
Rinse the hair thoroughly, dry and
style as usual.
* when used in conjunction with the VITAMINO COLOR
conditioner and/or masque.
DELICATE COLOR
If reds, plums, and coppers are your
colour of choice, then try new delicate
color shampoo, featuring sulfate-free
technology. The gently cleansing
formula helps protect vibrant colours
from the fading effects of water and
helps keep reds radiant for longer.
Product Information
LUMINO CONTRAST SHAMPOO
LUMINO CONTRAST MASQUE
lumino contrast serum
Give highlights high definition with
this radiance-enhancing shampoo,
enriched with Nutriceride, a
combination of ceramides and nutritive
oils. The formula reinforces and
rehydrates, leaving hair feeling soft to
the touch. Highlights look revived with
enhanced radiance.
Turn up the luminosity of highlighted
hair with this light-yet-luscious
masque. The formula enriched with
Nutriceride, a cocktail of ceramides
and nutritive oils, rehydrates and
intensely conditions the hair fibre.
Thirsty highlights lap it up, yet
it doesn’t weigh hair down.
Brighten, moisturise and polish
highlights in seconds with this
lightweight serum that tames any
unruliness. It’s a quick way to see hair
in a whole new light.
LUMINO CONTRAST
PROTECTIVE SPRAY
Our ultimate highlight-enhancing and
protecting secret comes in the form
of this bi-phase spray. Enriched with
Xylose, this shine-enhancing spray
is designed to intensely nourish dry
highlights and help protect your
precious locks while heat styling.
SHINE BLONDE SHAMPOO
SHINE BLONDE CONDITIONER
Bring back the colour clarity of
blonde hair with this brightening
shampoo. Enriched with Ceraflash
technology, its violet micro-pigments
help neutralise unwanted yellow
tones, while anti-hard water agents
remove any impurities. Protect against
brassiness. Brightness is restored.
This nourishing gleam-inducing
conditioner features Ceraflash
technology. Enriched with soft violet
colour pigments and ceramides, it
helps counteract brassy tones, while
leaving hair soft and supple. Blonde is
back. Illuminated. Refreshed. Revived.
Product Information
smooth essence
liss ardent
expansion
lightweight protection cream
fine hair
150ml
smoothing thermal treatment
fine hair
150ml
volumising cream mousse
fine hair
200ml
Flawlessly lightweight smoothing cream
with anti-humidity protection to smooth
and control fine hair.
A sumptuous smoothing thermal
treatment to give fine hair a silky
smooth finish.
Luxurious volumising cream‑mousse to
create texture and body for fine hair.
tendre forme
definition and structure paste
fine hair
50ml
Divine definition paste to add texture
and flexible hold with a natural-looking
shine.
fixing mist 4
sparkling mist
fixing mist
all hair types
300ml
shine mist
all hair types
100ml
Satin shine styling mist with ultra-fine
diffusion for flexible hold and volume.
A long-lasting shine mist for flexible
hold, leaving behind a sensational
diamond-shine finish.
Product Information
shine perfection
mousse volupté
smooth velours
shine serum
medium hair
50ml
strong hold volume mousse
medium hair
200ml
thermo blow-dry milk
medium hair
150ml
Refined blow-dry serum for dazzling
shine, anti-humidity protection and
volume control.
A sumptuous volumising
cream mousse for long-lasting
voluptuous volume.
Supreme blow-dry milk with heat
protection leaves hair soft, supple,
and polished.
lumicontrôle
sculpting wax-pomade
definition and structure paste
medium hair
50ml
Divine wax-pomade perfect for
sculpting hair styles, giving flexible hold,
adding definition, texture and shine.
smooth ultime
gelée cashmere
taming cream
thick hair
150ml
anti-frizz gelée
thick hair
125ml
Delivers nutrition and softness to
instantly reduce volume and give longlasting anti-humidity protection.
Transparent smooth gelée to soften
and smooth thick hair for a shiny
definition.
Select the perfect styling product from the tecni art range to complete your look.
Please note for complete tecni art range, refer to the L’Oréal Professionnel
Brand Book.
Product Information
full volume extra
volume riche
pli
blow-dry volume mousse
250ml / Hold 5
strong hold nutritive mousse
250ml / Hold 4
heat-activated setting spray
125ml / Hold 4
Create big boudoir hair and overall
volume without weighing the hair down.
Use to: Construct
Designed to work together with heated
tools and helps protect the hair fibre
and ease detangling whilst providing
lasting volume.
Use to: Construct
Activated by heat, lock in texture with a
natural feel. Perfect to create curls
and waves.
Use to: Construct
volume lift
volume architect
constructor
directional spray mousse for roots
volume 250ml / Hold 3
thickening blow-dry lotion
125ml / Hold 3
heat protective spray
150ml / Hold 3
Lift the roots with an airy volume whilst
leaving lengths and ends feeling supple
and light.
Use to: Construct
Thicken and texturise the look of fine
and delicate hair whilst protecting from
the heat of blow‑drying.
Use to: Construct
Create texture and shape whilst
providing protection from heated
styling tools.
Use to: Construct
fix design
air fix
fix anti-frizz
directional fixing spray
200ml / Hold 5
extra strong fixing spray
250ml / Hold 5
anti-humidity fixing spray
250ml / Hold 4
A pump spray for high-precision
applications with a natural-looking
shine. Holds styles all day.
Use to: Finish
Create long-lasting anti-frizz protection,
with a strong hold and a natural-looking
shiny finish. Easy to brush out, with no
visible residue.*
Use to: Finish
Up to 24-hour anti-humidity anti-frizz
protection spray with long-lasting hold
and a natural-looking shiny finish. Easy
to brush out, with no visible residue.*
Use to: Finish
* Eliminated with brushing and after shampooing
Product Information
gloss control
metallic gloss
crystal gloss
hold and shine spray
150ml / Hold 3
shine and definition wax
50ml / Hold 2
long-lasting shine spray
100ml / Hold 1
Create a sleek, chic and groomed finish
to any style with beautiful shine.
Use to: Finish
A light definition wax that acts like a
radiance reflector for a lasting metallic
shine result with texture separation and
a supple definition. Non-oily formula,
non‑sticky effect.
Use to: Finish
Our ultimate long-lasting shine spray
with an ultra-fine, dry diffusion to create
a veil of crystal gloss with impeccable
translucent shine.
Use to: Construct or Finish
iron finish
liss control
liss control +
heat protective straightening cream
150ml / Hold 3
smoothing gel cream
150ml / Hold 2
intense control smoothing serum
50ml / Hold 1
Create poker straight hair with irons
whilst providing protection from heat.
Use to: Construct
Up to 24-hour frizz tamer, this soft
cream controls and smoothes
frizzy, rebellious hair, with a
natural‑looking shine.
Use to: Construct
Gives up to 24-hour anti-frizz
protection, softness and natural-looking
shine to any style. Best for thick, frizzy,
wavy or difficult to manage hair.
Use to: Construct or Finish
fix move
natural liss
light natural-feel hold gel
100ml / Hold 4
thermo-smoothing milk
150ml / Hold 1
A fresh and light gel to hold the hair
without stickiness, allowing naturalfeeling, weightless movement. The
ideal balance between gel and wax.
Use to: Construct
A thermo-smoothing milk enriched with
Xylose, giving instantaneous shaping
with long-lasting shine for hair that
is nourished with a natural-looking
smoothness.
Use to: Construct
Product Information
fibre mess
deviation paste
density material
elastic fibrous sculpting gum
100ml / Hold 5
deconstructing definition paste
100ml / Hold 4
texturising wax-paste
100ml / Hold 4
Defining paste that sculpts and gives
structure.
Deconstruct and define with this strong
hold matt paste.
Bodify hair with this texturising
wax paste, perfect for messed-up,
dishevelled looks.
motion gelée
body jam
pearl whip
movement enhancing gelée
100ml / Hold 3
thickening and fixing gelatine
100ml / Hold 3
whipped pearlescent finishing cream
100ml / Hold 1
Accentuate your moves and natural
shine with this flexible, movementboosting gelée.
Add body and texture to your style with
this vibrant gelatine.
A whipped and pearly smoothing
cream for soft definition and a beautiful
iridescent finish.
Product Information
anti-frizz fizz
wax smoothie
a quick-dry anti-frizz spray
150ml / Hold 5
texturising wax spray
150ml / Hold 3
A quick-dry fixing mist to provide
control, anti-frizz and fix in an instant
with long-lasting hold.
A deliciously thick wax spray to give
structure, texture and definition to
any hairstyle.
texture tonic
beach fizz
flexible texturising pump spray
150ml / Hold 2
salt spray, beach effect
150ml / Hold 2
An irresistible flexible hold texturising
spray to lift, boost and volumise locks.
A sensational salt spray for intense
texture and a tousled, just-off-thebeach effect.
extrême honey
curl candy
slick caramel
crystalising fixing nectar gel
150ml / Hold 6
curl-defining gel cream
150ml / Hold 3
sumptuous smoothing cream
150ml / Hold 1
An ultra-strong hold nectar gel that
fixes radical styles in place, but forget
the crunch! With modern polymers, it
sets the hair in an instant.
A defining gel cream that sculpts
perfect spirals while taming frizz.
A scrumptious toffee-scented
smoothing cream containing highcoverage polymers that tame each
individual hair fibre for a supremely
sleek result.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
At L’Oréal Professionnel, our aim is to
work in partnership with you to create
beautiful hair, whilst ensuring at all
times the absolute safety of you, your
staff and all your clients. We invest
tirelessly in product development to
create NEW innovative products with
safety always in mind. These products,
when used at all times according
to the safety instructions, alongside
recommended best practice in your
salon, will help ensure not only the best
results, but the safest environment
for everyone.
L’Oréal Professionnel has designed
a protocol which will enable you to
manage your clients’ colour experience
and determine the need to carry out a
skin allergy test.
The protocol follows a 3-step
consultation with your colour client,
to accompany the application of a
L’Oréal Professionnel coloration:
A SKIN ALLERGY TEST MUST BE
DONE 48 HOURS BEFORE EACH
APPLICATION
Hair colorants can cause an allergic
reaction, which in certain rare cases
may be severe for you and your
client. It is therefore essential to follow
these precautions:
• Wear suitable disposable gloves
during the preparation, application
and rinsing of the product
DO NOT USE a hair colorant
product if:
• Your client has previously
experienced a reaction to hair
colorants
• Your client has a sensitive, itchy or
damaged scalp
• Check for tattoos and permanent
make-up
HOW TO CARRY OUT AN
INOA SKIN ALLERGY TEST
Mix 1 part colorant with 2.5 parts Oleo
Gel. Mix the two products thoroughly in
a non-metallic bowl. Remove earrings.
Behind the ear and using a cotton-bud,
apply a little of the mixture sufficient to
cover an area of 1 to 2cm2 (see INOA
Technical Guide for full details of
Skin Allergy Test).
Re-apply two or three times allowing
it to dry between each application.
Leave for 48 hours without washing,
covering or touching.
If, during the course of this period,
you or your client notice any abnormal
reaction, such as intense itching,
redness or swelling in or around
the test area DO NOT APPLY THE
COLORANT.
Recommend that your client seeks
medical advice before any further
colour applications are made.
Black henna tattoos: Ask your client
if he/she has ever had, even once, a
black henna tattoo as he/she may have
become allergic without realising it.
Furthermore, when using technical
products and in cases of prolonged
exposure to water:
Refer to your Professional Safety
Booklet for more information.
Do not use this product unless you
have done the skin allergy test 48
hours before use.
• Wear suitable disposable gloves
during the preparation, application
and rinsing of the product
Please note: If you do not follow the
3-step professional safety consultation
then the skin allergy test rules
still apply.
If your client has had an allergic
reaction to any type of skin tattoo,
including henna or permanent makeup, the risk of allergy may be greater.
AFTER APPLICATION
For technical products, discard any leftover mixtures immediately. They cannot
be kept or used again.
• Step 1: Professional consultation
• Step 2: How to carry out a skin
allergy test
• Step 3: How to carry out a colour
application
For safe storage and disposal of waste,
see the COSHH booklet and L’Oréal
Professionnel product guide.
For a copy, call customer services
on 0845 6000 122 or contact the
Hairdressing & Beauty Suppliers
Association on 01707 649 499.
www.inoa.co.uk
For further information please contact:
The L’Oréal Professionnel salon advice line on 0800 030 4034
(IRE 1800 535 616) or email: [email protected]