Use an approved physical standard
Digital photos are useful for discussion but unreliable as the only color standard. Approve a physical swatch, sample or recognized color ring reference and record its code.
- Reference code
- Standard ownership and storage
- Lighting condition
- Acceptable variation
Control the viewing method
Compare hair in consistent neutral lighting and against the same background. Review both the overall mass tone and individual fiber variation, especially for highlighted or rooted colors.
Manage repeat orders
Natural material and processing lots can vary. Keep a retained sample from each approved lot, reference the original standard on purchase documents and define when a new approval is required.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Use this on your next inquiry
- Do not approve color from a phone screen alone.
- Keep retained standards.
- Define acceptable variation before production.