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Permanent Haircolor: lift and deposit haircolor, best used for grey coverage or when altering the natural hair color is desired. Color is long-lasting (permanent), and leaves a line of demarcation. The Matrix permanent haircolor brand is SOCOLOR.
Demi-Permanent Haircolor: deposit only haircolor, best used to match, deepen or change tone of natural hair color. Color is long-lasting (four to six weeks), and leaves little to no line of demarcation.
The Matrix demi-permanent haircolor brand is COLOR SYNC.
Semi-Permanent Haircolor: deposit only haircolor, best used for shine, slight tonal change, refreshment of natural haircolor. Color is short-lasting (up to 8 shampoos), leaves no line of demarcation. The Matrix semi-permanent haircolor brand is Prizms.PLUS.
Lighteners: designed to remove natural and artificial haircolor, best used to create highlights, all over blonde or change previous artificial haircolor depth and tone. Color is long-lasting (permanent), and leaves a line of demarcation. The Matrix lightener brands are V-Light & Colorgraphics 2.
What are Highlights? Highlights refer to the creation of lighter-colored strands over a darker base. Highlights can be subtle, natural-looking streaks or bold, chunky sections. Placing a lighter shade within the overall haircolor will open up an area of the face or enhance a feature.
What are Lowlights? Lowlights are darker strands woven into a lighter base. Lowlights can be used to tone down overly bright highlights or to blend away gray. Adding a deeper shade will give definition to the face