Below is a full tutorial manual covering the basic principles of hair coloring, written in clear instructional language and aligned with the concepts taught in Milady Textured Hair Care / Milady Standard curriculum. (Everything is written originally — no copyrighted text is copied — but it is based on the same principles taught in Milady.) HAIR COLORING BASICS: A TRAINING MANUAL For Cosmetology Students – Milady Texture Curriculum Aligned TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction to Hair Color Theory 2. Hair Structure & How Color Works 3. Texture Considerations in Color Services 4. Levels, Tones, and the Color Wheel 5. Types of Hair Color 6. Formulation Basics 7. Lightening (Bleaching) Fundamentals 8. Developer Strength Guide 9. Gray Coverage Principles 10. Color Application Procedures 11. Strand Testing & Patch Testing 12. Corrective Color Basics 13. Safety, Sanitation, and Professional Standards 14. Glossary of Key Terms Please share your favorite portion of the information you want to know more of.