Kenra Professional | Kenra Color Technical Education feat. Robb Dubré 

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Also, if I am lowlighting, I was thinking I would use the permanent line with just 10 volume since I'm depositing only and not lifting. Is this correct? I know another stylist that uses 20 vol to deposit her lowlights, but to me, this strength of developer isn't necessary since there is no lift involved in lowlights. Any advice or suggestions?

Mrs O L Glad you enjoy our videos! Permanent with 10volume is a good choice. 20 volume may be selected in certain situations as well. My preferred product for low lighting is Kenra Color Demi Permanent. It's formulated with no ammonia and creates incredible shine. Let us know if you have other questions! ~Kenra Professional Tecnical Educator Alyssa Adkins

Kenra Professional thank you for such a quick response! Also, if I am taking a client from a 5 to a 5rb, can I use 10vol? The video says 20, but I'm hesitant to use that strength risking exposing too much underlying pigment. Thank you!

Mrs O L We would suggest 20volume with Kenra Color. Our developers are very gently formulated. Also, you typically won't be exposing underlying pigment unless you are lifting more than 2 levels. Hope that helps. Thanks!

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hellocindee . Thanks for your question. The Kenra Color Natural series should be incorporated into all gray coverage formulations. For example, if your client is 25% gray, you would use 25% of our Natural series + 75% of your desired color. 1/4oz 5N+ 3/4oz 5B + 1oz Developer. Yes, process 40 minutes. Check out our Gray Coverage chart on page 13 of our color manual for more info: www.kenracolor.com/tool/kenra-color-manual/ Let us know if you have other questions. Thanks!

Great question! The ratio of color to developer depends on many factors. Please check out our Kenra Color Manuel for more information! You can find it here: www.kenraprofessional.com/tools/

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We always recommend rinsing quickly and trying to isolate highlights that you don't want affected by direct dyes in the RR series. Our other shade families do not contain enough direct dyes to affect other pre-lightened hair that is being rinsed at the bowl and shampooed. Hope this helps!

Hi George! If the client's natural, virgin hair is 4RB, then yes, you can add some Ash or other cool shade families (ex: 6NA, 6NUA) to compensate for underlying pigment that may become visible in the lifting process-- as well as to negate warm tones in the natural hair. If her hair was previously colored with 4RB, lightener will be needed to lift multiple levels through previous artificial color. We hope that helps!

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Hi Kendric! Swatchbooks are a FREE part of our intro kits should you decide to join the Kenra Color family! Please email customercare@kenraprofessional.com to be connected with a Business Development Representative in your area who can assist you with this. Thank you, and welcome!!!

Hi there! For superior gray blending using demi-permanent color, we recommend using a 1:1 ratio with Kenra Color 9vol Activator. If you prefer a very soft or low impact blend, feel free to use a 1:2 ratio. Results may vary from client to client based on the texture, density, and porosity of that person's hair.

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Hi Angela! We recommend doing a test strand of 7SM with 40vol to see if it will provide the result you are looking for. We no longer make the High Lifts in this video and have replaced them with Simply Blonde Ultra Lifts. Those, like the High Lifts, are ideal for natural levels 6 and above at a 1:2 ratio. We hope this helps!

Hi Makayla, Here are some guidelines for levels of deposit or lift for Kenra Color: • 10 Volume - provides tone on tone or level on level deposit.* • 20 Volume - provides deposit going darker and grey coverage, in addition to 1 level of lift. * • 30 Volume - provides 2-3 levels of lift.* • 40 Volume - provides 3-4 levels of lift.* *based on texture, density and porosity

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Hi, trippy rivera. Glad you liked our video! Our ratios were designed with Kenra Color in mind and may not translate to other brands. We recommend using them with Kenra Color only. Thanks!

Kenra Color Natural Ash (NA) or Natural Ultra Ash (NUA, a more recent addition) can be used when formulating for gray coverage. 🥰

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Hi, Dawn. Kenra Color Ashes are calibrated so yes, lower levels are green, mid levels are blue, and higher levels are violet. Hope that helps. Let us know if you have questions. Check out page 16 of our Color Manual for our underlying pigment chart for reference. (www.kenracolor.com/tool/kenra-color-manual/) Thanks.

Hi, Dawn. You could use either. Let us know if you have specific formulation questions and we can assist. Thanks!

+Bella Rose Hi. A level 7 is considered Gold. 20 Volume is for 1 to 2 levels of lift. The 30 volume is for 2-3 levels of lift. You can download our Color Manual at www.kenracolor.com/tool/kenra-color-manual/ for more info. Thanks.

+Irina vizgalina If you are referring to our Kenra Color Creative Violet, that does not require developer to use. If you are referring to our Violet Booster, you will need to use developer.

Hi, Natalia. Yes, you could, as long as you are incorporating the correct amount of 7N based on % of gray. (Example, client is 75% gray, you would need 75% 7N and 25% 7B.) Check out our color manual on www.kenracolor.com for the gray chart. Thanks!

+Basia0605 I would suggest 8NA + 1/4 oz. 8SM with 20 Vol. The SM’s are the coolest tone we carry, so they will help keep the color cool. Let us know if you have other questions!

do you recommend pulling the same formula through her mid and ends, she always pulls a lot of brass after couple of weeks! TY

+Basia0605 Yes, we do. :)

Hi Tam! The color change you’re inquiring about will require a two-step color process. First, you must fill the mid lengths and ends. We might recommend using a demi-permanent formula with 5N and 9 Volume. After processing 25 minutes, shampoo and dry the hair to 100%. The second process will require two formulas. We might recommend 50% 4N and 50% 4R with 20 Volume. Don’t forget to process 40 minutes for grey coverage. We might recommend 4R and 20 Volume for the mid-lengths and ends, processing for 30 minutes. We hope these formula suggestions are helpful in creating your desired result.

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Hi,@Diva Natural Wuan. There are a couple of options that you can do. I am basing this on level 3 natural hair. If you want to get to a level 6, that would be 3 levels of lift, I would suggest using a 6A, which would neutralize warmth. If you need more neutralization, you could use 6AA. Another option would be to use our high lift series. I would suggest using the high lift ash, which is really meant for levels 5 or 6, but could be used on a dark level. Just keep in mind that there might be more warmth. This high lift series is mixed 1 to 2 (one part color to two part developer). Hope that helps! Let us know if you have other questions. Thanks.

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Terri G Hi! I would try the following formulations: 0.5oz 7NA 1.5oz 7AA 2oz 30vol. 40min OR 0.5oz 7NA 1.5oz 7SM 2oz 30vol. 40min. If these formulations have been tried, you can always add Violet or Blue Booster to the formulation. However, I do not believe it should be needed since you are only lifting 2 levels and providing maximum neutralization using AA or SM. Let us know if you have questions. Thanks.

Hello! No need for apologies; that's why we are here! For the record, Kenra Color 7CG was discontinued, but the look can still be achieved by combining tones from other shades families. For someone wanting to be 7CG from a level 4, you would need 3 levels of lift, and if their hair is fine to medium, 30vol would be the developer to use. The formulation would ultimately be .75oz 8G + .25oz 6C + 1 oz 30vol for 30 minutes. Hope this helps!

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+aef320 Hi! Glad the video was helpful. I would suggest 1 oz. 8NA + 1/4 oz. 8B in Demi Permanent + 9 activator for 25 minutes. Let us know if you have questions.

Hi! I would suggest the 5NA + 20 Volume. Let us know if you have questions. Thanks!

We recommend contacting Brazilian Blowout to see how color works with their system. Thanks.

Hi! Could you email us at customercare@kenra.com so we can get some more info from you to further assist? Thanks!

+Mary Chen We recommend following the direction Olaplex gives you.

Hey Benjamin, thanks for your feedback! You are always welcome to visit KenraProfessional.com to learn more about our color or email us directly at customercare@kenraprofessional.com with specific questions and we would be happy to help!

Hi, Vicky. We do not carry a level 2. You would need to use a 1N or mix equal parts of the 1N + 3N. Let us know if you have further questions. Thanks.

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Hi Tam! We recommend you bring an inspiration picture with you and show it your local Kenra Color stylist. You can find the nearest salon here: www.kenraprofessional.com/salon-locator

+brooke brown Glad you like the video! Please email us at customercare@kenraprofessional.com for a swatch book. Thanks.

Hi. I would recommend the Simply Blonde Ultra Lift Natural, 1:2, + Simply Blonde 40 Volume. If after the Ultra Lift the hair is at least a level 8, I would recommend using Demi Permanent 8GB, 9 Volume, damp or dry hair, 1:2 for up to 25 minutes. If they hair only lifts to a level 7, I would then recommend Permanent 8GB + 20 Volume for 30 minutes on dry hair. Let us know if you have further questions. Thanks.

That's a great question! The color wheel provides a spectrum of shades from natural to dramatic. The Kenra Color level system ranges from 1-10 with 1 representing the darkest form of brown(black) and 10 representing the lightest(extra light blonde). The Kenra color wheel explains where a specific color level and shade lives, as well as the representation of pigment it will provide. For example, all colors with an N or the ones that are located in the inner brown circle, will have a perfect calibration of red, yellow, and blue(the primary colors). Depending on the level, there will be more or less of the primary colors to create that shade of brown. The colors located on the outer circle will have less of the three primary colors and more of a specific primary color in order to enhance that specific color series. For example, the RedRed series lives entirely in the red zone. The Gold series lives entirely in the yellow zone. Where you begin to find colors that are on the edge of color zones are typically more ash based. Think back to the underlying pigments within hair color. Between levels 4-6 you will see red-orange underlying pigments. Between levels 7-9, you will see more orange-gold underlying pigments. For any of the ash shades, you will see the perfect calibration of ash for that specific level. Meaning green-blue for natural red-orange levels and blue-violet for naturally orange-gold levels. For your specific example with 9N, you will see that it lives near the yellow zone. That means it has more of the yellow primary and less of the red or blue primary. However, it still contains a perfect calibration of the three primaries in order to create brown. Another example we'll use 4NUA, you will see that it lives near the blue-green zone. While this color has the perfect calibration of primary colors, it has a stronger influence of blue rather than red or yellow.

@@KenraProfessional So, for instance; 7N is located under the yellow/gold zone, because those are the undertones in that level and that's what the N is balancing? Whereas the 7NB is located more under the yellow zone, because of the B - which would give it a warmer, golden tone, because of the brown (secondary tone?)

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@@gypsyviolin8685 You are on the right track! For a natural level 7, you will see more gold tones because of the natural underlying pigment. However, to be a true natural level 7 medium blonde, you will still have some red and blue pigments. Hence the reason 7N lives in the yellow-orange zone. The brown series has warm tones for levels 4-7 and beige tones for 8-10. When using NB, keep in mind the natural series is perfectly calibrated, so you'll have the appropriate amount of yellow, red, and blue pigments for that level in addition to the brown color pigments. When you combine N & B, your result will be a natural medium blonde color with an extra dose of warm gold in the reflection. 7NB lives within the yellow zone because of the extra yellow pigments.

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Hi Melissa! Welcome to the Kenra Color family, we're so happy you're loving it! We recommend trying B (Brown) + Ash or B (Brown) + SM (Silver Metallic). If you're looking for gray coverage, we recommend NA (Natural Ash) or NUA (Natural Ultra Ash) + B(Brown). Please let us know if you have any other questions! Thank you!

@@KenraProfessional Thank you! That's what I was kind of thinking! This is great and you guys are the best!!

Therese Betina Call You can use the blue booster alone with the appropriate developer. The hair must be pre-lightened to the lightest blonde, however the booster blue is a much darker pigment. If any underlying pigment is exposed, it will make the color even darker yet. We would recommend using Kenra Color Creatives on pre-lightened hair for a more vibrant result. Process for a full 20 minutes under heat for maximum longevity. Let us know if you have other questions. Thanks!

+Silvia Morales That would depend on what you want the results to be. With the SV, it gives a lighter blonde, pale yellow look. The 9PV is more for a darker blonde. The VP toner is great for a beige blonde.

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Hi, Teresa. We don't have a second video out as of yet. Stay tuned to our channel for any and all video updates! Let us know if you have questions about color corrections. Thanks.

+Christine Nguyen Special effects color would be similar to what a creative color would do...i.e: using 1oz Violet Booster + 1oz Developer on pre-lightened hair would create a violet shade. Using the booster within a formulation increases that particular shade within the formula, i.e: 1oz 6C + 1/4oz Copper Booster + 1oz Developer. The Copper Booster will intensify the copper tone. If you are looking for an intense purple shade, we recommend pre-lightening your medium brown hair further.

+Kenra Professional What effect, if any, would a 1:1 booster developer mix have on level? I just used 8SM with some violet booster. The red in the violet covered up a green tinge from past semi-permanent color use. The red in the violet did a lovely job of covering up the green, leaving a steely blue silver. It's lovely, but now I'd like to up the violet. I'm trying to decide if another application of 8SM with increased violet booster or an application of just violet booster would be better. Very little info is out there on the "special effect" of a booster and developer straight application referenced in the Kenra Color Manual, so any insight would be fantastic!

+Kate Collins I would recommend using the 8SM and adding more violet booster. The boosters alone would likely be too dark for what you are looking for. (1:1 they create special effects hair similar to a fashion/vivid color.)

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+Basia0605 Hi! We recommend 1/2 oz. 5R + 1/2 oz. 5N + 20 Volume. Processing time of 40 minutes.

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