Why does nobody talk about checking the water temp before a color service?

I was doing a full color correction on a client with level 5 hair, and she kept saying her scalp felt hot. I finally touched the water myself and realized my assistant had the hose set way too high. It was probably over 110 degrees. How do you guys make sure the temp is right every single time?

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wells.morgan6d ago

I read a salon safety guide that said water over 105 degrees can literally cook the scalp. Your story about the level 5 client is exactly why that's so dangerous. I make it a rule to test the water on my inner wrist before it ever touches a client's head, just like checking a baby's bottle. It takes two seconds and becomes a habit. My assistant knows I'll check it myself every single time, no exceptions. That's the only way to be sure.

alice_reed476d ago

Seriously, we should treat every client like that level 5, no excuses.