HOW TO SET UP YOUR CCS

1. PREPARATION

section client's hair to isolate the first area transformation you'll be working on
roll your CCS toward the back of the chair so the nape cradle is resting comfortably against your client

adjust the height of your canvas and your client's chair until you're both comfortable
the cradle of your canvas should be at a 45° angle to begin
the bottom of the canvas should aligh approximately at your hip

Regardless of the coloring method you choose (balayage, highlights or foiling) - always begin at a 45° angle
gradually adjust the pitch of your canvas as you work up the client's hair
for stability maintain a low-moderate tension on the canvas (adjustable with the knob beneath the canvas)
when you reach the crown, pitch of the canvas should be at maximum
keep the canvas at full pitch until you reach the center part area for foiling
to personalize areas around the face, lower the canvas to a tabletop position to hover over your client's shoulders; place all foils on top of the canvas and work comfortably in front of your guest having to overextend your body

Do:

use a microfiber cloth to wipe your canvas
use a 50/50 spray mixture of white distilled vinegar + water with a microfiber cloth to clean your canvas
to change a canvas; use your thumb to feel for the space between the mounting plate and the canvas - gently but firmly release the canvas from the plate to separate

Don't

use alcohol or other harsh chemicals to clean your canvas; these can cloudiness
use paper towels or tissues as these leave lint behind
grab the canvas on the far sides and pull up; this can cause unnecessary stress on the center of the canvas and may cause damage

store the canvas in a cool, dry place
avoid storing near windows or block from direct sunlight to prevent warping or discoloration
tilt the canvas to full pitch and tuck wheels under other salon furniture to maximize space