As my hair had balayage prior to colouring, Howard needed a precolour phase to get my whole head the same colour so the results look even. If you have prelightener (bleach) in your hair, this prefill work puts darker pigment back into the hair and is vital. This is the step that ensures the hair doesn't veer into a muddy colour and prevents the new colour fading. After letting it process for 20 minutes, the hair is washed and roughly dried.
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