The Formulation Shopping Guide

My Proven System For Perfect Hair Colour Results

Build your pro-level colour kit and master formulation with precision.

The essential guide for colourists ready to stop guessing and start formulating with clarity and confidence.

Designed for Colourists Who Are Done With Overthinking

✔️No more mixing blindly at the back bar.
✔️No more second-guessing tone, developer, or pigment.
✔️No more wasting money on tubes you never use.

This guide shows you exactly how to build a kit that works — and why every product, tone, and ratio matters.

The Real Reason You’re Struggling With Formulation

It’s not that you’re not talented.
It’s that no one ever gave you a system.

If you’ve ever felt like this:

– Overthinking every formula
– Avoiding creative colour because you’re unsure
– Feeling overwhelmed with brand options
– Guessing which tone or developer to use
– Wasting money on colours that collect dust on your shelf

This guide was made for you.

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What Makes This shopping Guide Different

This isn’t just a shopping list.
It’s a strategic formulation foundation used by stylists inside The Colour Mentorship.

A method that works across all major colour brands — and on every canvas.

You’ll walk away with:

• A streamlined kit you’ll actually use
• A clear understanding of tone, pigment, and developer roles
• Confidence to formulate with purpose — not panic
• The exact tools I teach inside my mentorship to colourists around the world

All Photos Used Are Real Results from students Inside The Colour Mentorship

♕ Your Formulation Shopping List

Stock your Hair Colour kit with confidence:

✔️ ULP (Contributing Pigment) Chart
✔️ Colour Wheel (with Alpha Coding System*)
Base Shades Levels 2–10 (cool + neutral background)
✔️Developers: 1.9%, 3%, 6% / 5vol, 10vol ,20 vol
✔️Mix Tones of warm, cool, neutral tones ( No Back Ground

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Natural vs Neutral — Know the Difference

Natural = shades found in nature: tan, brown, taupe, vanilla, coffee, mocha. Soft and believable.

Neutral = cool, flat, and muted: khaki, silvery, steely, ashy, pewter, smoky, gunmetal.

Natural and neutral are worlds apart — knowing when to use each is key.

Use the ULP Chart

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Why: Know the underlying pigment at each level—no guesswork.

✔️ How to Use:

Find the hair’s level (2–10)
Check the chart for ULP or what contributes .
Choose your tone:
- Neutralise: Use the opposite tone
- Enhance: Use a similar tone, cool, natural, warm

Target Tones:

Warm: Red, copper, gold, mahogany
Cool: Violet, blue, cool brunette
Neutral: Creamy, soft, balanced

💡 Pro Tip: Master this with my Colour Coding System inside the Colour Mentorship Masterclasses.

Use the Alpha Coding System

Exclusive to The Colour Mentorship

• Start with the level.
• Cross-check the target tone.
• Use the Alpha Code to instantly see what to add or cancel to get your clients dream outcome every time .

🎓 This step alone can save you from dozens of back bar mistakes and save you Hundreds of mistakes .

🎨 Tube Selection Guide by Level

Level	Undesired Tone	Neutralising Tone
5	Red	Green
6	Red-Orange	Blue-Violet
7	True Gold	Blue
8	Orange-Yellow	Violet-Blue
9	Yellow	Violet
10	Pale Yellow	Silver / Violet

Pick the Right Developer

Based on Texture:

• Fine → faster processing
• Medium → standard
• Coarse → may need stronger developer

Based on Desired Result:

• Need lift? Use 6%, 9%, or 12%
• Stay same level? Use 3% or less
• Going darker? Use low volume or demi-permanent

Why Your Colour Results Are Patchy, Uneven, or Just... Off

If your results aren’t consistent — think patchy lift, unexpected tones, or uneven coverage — it’s not just about learning how to neutralise.

👉 The truth?
You need to go beyond basic colour theory.

YES, I WANT IN!

The Game-Changer: Colour Coding

When you break down the colour wheel into all its primary and secondary and tertiary parts, you gain:

A clear roadmap
A repeatable strategy
Confidence in choosing:
- The right level tube and tone
- The correct peroxide
- The exact formula needed for the result you want

This is the core of Colour Coding — and it’s the foundation of consistent hair colouring .

💡 Learn the exact chemistry of this process in The Colour Mentorship.

I used to second-guess every formula. Now I walk into each appointment with a clear plan and full confidence. The Colour Coding System finally made everything click!"
— Emma R., Stylist of 8 Years

The mentorship didn’t just change how I colour — it changed how I think about colour. My results are more even, more consistent, and my clients notice the difference!"
— Talia M., Salon Owner

I was stuck using the same formulas and hoping for the best. This program gave me the tools to customise every formula based on ULP, tone, and level — no more guesswork!"
— Josh K., Colour Specialist