Hair ServicesQuestion 356 of 484

Resistant gray hair often refuses to absorb color evenly. Which preparation technique helps the cuticle accept the color?

a.Pre-shampoo with sulfate-free conditioner
b.Apply 40 volume peroxide to the gray strands first
c.Pre-soften or pre-pigment the resistant area before applying the final color formula
d.Skip the patch test

Explanation

Resistant gray has tightly compacted cuticle scales. Pre-softening (mild peroxide application) gently raises the cuticle, and pre-pigmentation deposits a warm base so the final permanent color penetrates and looks balanced. Higher peroxide volumes alone risk damage and do not solve cuticle resistance.

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