Color waste hides in every bowl.
Color waste usually shows up as over-mixing, forgotten formulas, or re-dos. The cost is real: product loss, extra time, and inconsistent results that erode client trust.
The fix is visibility. Once you track grams used and lock in formulas, waste becomes a measurable number you can improve.
- Track grams used on every mix to spot over-pouring.
- Standardize formulas for repeat services.
- Reduce re-mixes with saved ratios and notes.
Mix cards turn repeat color into a two-minute setup.
Mix cards capture the exact formula, ratios, and notes for each client or service. That means any stylist can reproduce a result without guesswork.
- Repeat services start faster and stay consistent.
- Corrections drop because the formula is clear.
- Team handoffs stay smooth with a shared recipe.
A clear workflow speeds up the day.
When the mix process is consistent, the calendar stays tight. Stylists move faster, appointments stay on time, and clients feel the polish.
- Select the client and pull the saved formula.
- Weigh ingredients with the manual scale workflow.
- Save a new mix card and notes after service.
- Log grams used and review waste weekly.
Consistency protects profit.
Consistency reduces re-dos and keeps service time predictable. Less waste and fewer corrections translate into stronger margins and more capacity.
- Waste reduction protects product margins.
- Fewer re-dos save time and preserve capacity.
- Consistent results drive higher rebooking rates.
Profit reminder
Every gram saved is profit you keep.
Start with the formulas you use most.
Start small with your top color services, then expand. The fastest wins come from repeat services where waste and inconsistency show up most.
- Pick the 10 most common formulas to standardize first.
- Add notes for timing, processing, and client preferences.
- Review mix cards monthly to keep formulas current.