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CHANNEL 01: JOICO LUMISHINE PERMANENT CREME$0.128/g (74g / 2.5 oz)
1:1 · 20V
360g
$17.23
+$3.23 OVERDISPENSED MASS
360.0g
135g pigment + 225g oxidant
WHOLESALE COST
$17.23
incl. $1.28 (8% residue)
EXTRA BOWL OVERAGE TRIGGERED
+0.56 bowls above $14.00 cap
+$3.23
45g (1.59 oz)
Activator / Peroxide Volume
$14.00
8%
FRONT-DESK RECEPTION CHARGE TICKET · 2 BOWLS
- Joico LumiShine Permanent Creme 45g + 45g (1:1 20V)$6.37
- Joico Blonde Life Lightening Powder 90g + 180g (1:2 20V)$9.58
Cap $14.00 · ADD EXTRA BOWL CHARGE: +$3.23
Standard Salon Container Mass & Developer Ratios
| BRAND & LINE | NET MASS | MIX RATIO | AVG WHOLESALE | COST / GRAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redken Shades EQ Gloss | 60g (2 oz) | 1:1 | $9.85 | $0.164/g |
| Redken Shades EQ Bonder Inside | 60g (2 oz) | 1:1 | $10.65 | $0.178/g |
| Redken Color Gels Oils | 60g (2 oz) | 1:1 | $10.25 | $0.171/g |
| Redken Color Gels Lacquers | 60g (2 oz) | 1:1 | $9.95 | $0.166/g |
| Redken Flash Lift Bonder Inside | 500g (17.6 oz) | 1:2 | $42.50 | $0.085/g |
| Wella Professionals Koleston Perfect ME+ | 60g (2 oz) | 1:1 | $10.80 | $0.180/g |
| Wella Professionals Illumina Color | 60g (2 oz) | 1:1 | $11.40 | $0.190/g |
| Wella Professionals Color Touch Demi-Permanent | 60g (2 oz) | 1:2 | $10.20 | $0.170/g |
| Wella Professionals Shinefinity Zero Lift Glaze | 60g (2 oz) | 1:1 | $10.60 | $0.177/g |
| Wella Professionals Blondor Multi Blonde Powder | 400g (14.1 oz) | 1:1.5 | $38.50 | $0.096/g |
| Wella Professionals BlondorPlex Cream Toner | 60g (2 oz) | 1:2 | $10.90 | $0.182/g |
| Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Royal Permanent | 60g (2.1 oz) | 1:1 | $10.10 | $0.168/g |
| Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Royal Highlifts | 60g (2.1 oz) | 1:2 | $10.60 | $0.177/g |
| Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Vibrance Demi | 60g (2.1 oz) | 1:1 | $9.95 | $0.166/g |
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