Case File · 002
The C.R.I.M.E.
Framework.
Five diagnostic checkpoints. Run every colour service through them and stop guessing for good.
Step 1
C
Canvas
What hair am I actually working on? Starting level, condition, porosity, section differences, underlying pigment.
Step 2
R
Residue
What is sitting in or on the hair? Artificial pigment, direct dye, toner stain, minerals, build-up, colour history.
Step 3
I
Investigation
What evidence do I need before I commit? Strand testing, elasticity, porosity, history, risk level.
Step 4
M
Method
What route gives the best result with least damage? Technique, timing, developer logic, sectioning, toning.
Step 5
E
Execution
How do I control the result in real time? Application, saturation, processing checks, backwash decisions.