PRECAUTIONS: With any dye, this product may cause skin irritation on certain individuals. A preliminary patch and strand test should be performed before use.
COLORING YOUR HAIR WITH COLOR + CLENDITIONER
THE STRAND TEST
1. Use a concealed section
Take a small strand of the hair, usually in a more hidden part of your head. You can use any section of hair. This is to test and ensure you like the look of the product.
2. Let it work
Leave the product on for 5-10 min. The longer your leave the product on the more intense color you will be able to achieve.
3. Check for any issues
Check if you like the color and saturation levels, leaving it on for longer will yield more vibrant reults. If you are sastisfied with the results more on to rest of your hair.
(Bonus Step)Do you know your hair level?
To ensure the best results when coloring your hair be sure to check out our hair level chart below and identify your starting hair level.
GENERAL APPLICATION
1. You can color wet or dry hair
Our color + clenditioner gives the most vibrant results on dry hair but works on wet hair also. If you have never colored your hair be sure to use the strand test outlined below.
2. Section and apply generously
Section hair and apply the product generously. Gently massage the color evenly during application. You can use a wide-tooth comb for even distribution.
3. Leave in for 3-20 minutes
Be sure to rinse the color out of your hair thoroughly and if you are wanting a more vibrant tone you can use multiple applications.
4. Rinse and style as usual
Be sure to rinse the color out of your hair thoroughly and if you are wanting a more vibrant tone you can use multiple applications.
PRO TIPS FOR THE BEST RESULTS
Important Notes
- For maximum intensity, do multiple applications until desired color is achieved.
- Color + Clenditioner can be applied to dry hair for a bolder color.
- For more vibrant tones of color - bleached or prelightened hair to start is recommended.
- To maintain achieved tone, alternate with Clenditioner.
Our Color + Clenditioners contain semi-permanent direct dye pigments and will gradually fade out from hair. Color results and longevity of hair color is dependent on the condition and porosity of the hair, and the intensity of the shade.
I HAVE NEVER USED ANY DYE OR BLEACH ON MY HAIR BEFORE
1. Apply chosen shade evenly from scalp to ends for an all over application.
2. Apply to hair wet or dry (for a more vibrant shade), let sit for 3-20 minutes, thoroughly rinse and style as normal. For an even application, use a wide comb tooth to distribute product from scalp to ends.
3. Virgin hair may take more consecutive washes and longer processing times for desired results.
If you are starting with medium blonde virgin hair and you are wanting to go purple, you may need to wash your hair multiple days in a row or leave on for longer than 20 minutes to achieve the vibrant purple.
I would like a more vibrant tone
Starting with colored or dyed hair/color refresh
1. Apply chosen shade evenly from scalp to ends for an all over application.
2. Apply to hair wet or dry let sit for 3-20 minutes, thoroughly rinse and style as normal.
Pro Tips - Apply to dry hair for a more vibrant color application.
I am not looking to change colors, just give my current color a nice refresh
Starting with bleached/prelightened hair
1. Apply chosen shade evenly from scalp to ends for an all over application on hair that has been prelighted.
2. Apply to hair wet or dry (for a more vibrant shade), let sit for 3-20 minutes, thoroughly rinse and style as normal. For an even application, use a wide comb tooth to distribute product from scalp to ends.
Pro Tips- Prelightened hair is a must for our pastel colors to show true to tone! And the Platinum color + clenditioner is a great option to use to remove any yellow or golden toned in the hair before applying any of the pastel colors!
I have bleached / enlightened hair and I am ready to go
Starting with bleached/prelightened hair
1. Apply chosen shade evenly from scalp to ends for an all over application on hair that has been prelighted.
2. Apply to hair wet or dry (for a more vibrant shade), let sit for 3-20 minutes, thoroughly rinse and style as normal. For an even application, use a wide comb tooth to distribute product from scalp to ends.
Pro Tips- Prelightened hair is a must for our pastel colors to show true to tone! And the Platinum color + clenditioner is a great option to use to remove any yellow or golden toned in the hair before applying any of the pastel colors!
I would like to tone my grey hair
To tone grey hair
1. Apply the Platinum color + clenditioner evenly from scalp to ends for an all over application.
2. Apply to hair wet or dry (for a more vibrant shade), let sit for 3-20 minutes, thoroughly rinse and style as normal. Pro tip - the Platinum color + clenditioner is a great option to enhance the grey or white hair and help tone out any yellow or golden tones in the hair.
I would like to cover my grey hair
Starting with grey hair
1. Apply chosen shade evenly from scalp to ends for an all over application.
2. Apply to hair wet or dry (for a more vibrant shade), let sit for 3-20 minutes, thoroughly rinse and style as normal.
For desired results, grey hair may take more consecutive washes and longer processing times. Our products contain semi permanent direct dye pigments so they are not recommended for full gray coverage. You may see some gray blending from certain colors. But not all gray hair will pick up the color; some people have great results and some do not see anything. For Example - If you are starting with medium dark blonde grey hair and you are wanting to blend the greys into your medium dark blonde hair, you may need to wash your hair multiple days in a row or leave it on for longer than 20 minutes to start seeing the results. People have seen great results grey blending with Mocha, Espresso, Blue, Pink and Purple!
I would like to make a custom color
To achieve a pastel hue, mix 50/50 with Clenditioner For a full list of our top favorite custom color blends see our “color combos” page
OPTIONAL TOOLS FOR DRY APPLICATION
Gloves are a great way to keep your hands from getting stained while working the color + clenditioner into your hair.
Hair clips are esecially helpful if you are looking to color just a section of your hair or want to do multiple colors.
A bowl is reccomended so you have easy access to the product as you work it in to your hair.
A good comb can be crucial in ensuring you are able to get consistent and generous coverage on your hair.
WHAT COLORS WORK WITH MY STARTING HAIR LEVEL?
Compatible colors
Levels 1-4: you will want to prelighten your hair to get any new color to show.
Check out our Bleach kit that offers up to 8 levels of lightening!
Compatible colors
Levels 1-4: you will want to prelighten your hair to get any new color to show.
Compatible colors
Levels 1-4: you will want to prelighten your hair to get any new color to show.
Compatible colors
Levels 1-4: you will want to prelighten your hair to get any new color to show.
Compatible colors
Compatible colors
Compatible colors
Level 8: The majority of our colors turn out really vibrantly, with the exception of our pastel collection. Onyx Espresso and Mocha are also not recommended for level 6 or higher. Colors to use: Blue, Emerald, Hot Pink, Purple, Red, Teal, Honey, Merlot, and Copper
Compatible colors
Level 9: Almost any color will work on this base color and depending on the porosity of your hair, some pastels may take to a level 9 as well. Colors to use: Rosegold, Light Pink, Mint, Platinum, Silver, Silver Blue, Blue, Emerald, Hot Pink, Purple, Red, Teal, Honey, Merlot, and Copper
Compatible colors
Level 10: Any color will work on this base color. Pastels will turn out best on a level 10 base or lighter, since these pigments are quite light. Colors to use: Rosegold, Light Pink, Mint, Platinum, Silver, Silver Blue, Blue, Emerald, Hot Pink, Purple, Red, Teal, Honey, Merlot, and Copper
COLOR BY COLLECTION
Be sure to check out our FAQ and helpful tools for the best results
PASTEL COLOR COLLECTION
The pastel color collection includes: Rosegold, Light Pink, Mint, Platinum, Silver and Silver Blue. To achieve the best results, we recommend using on bleached hair only at a level 9 or higher. Individual results vary depending on the color and hair color history.
VIVIDS COLOR COLLECTION
The vivids color collection includes Blue, Emerald, Hot Pink, Lemon, Purple, Red, and Teal. Vibrants can be used on bleached hair for vibrant true to tone color. To achieve the best results, we recommend using on bleached hair only at a level 7 or higher. It can also be used on light to medium blondes for rich vibrant tones with depth on darker hair. Level 6 or lower starting level will result in little to no visible tint of color. Individual results vary depending on the color and hair color history.
NATURALS COLOR COLLECTION
The naturals color collection includes: Honey, Merlot, Mocha, Onyx, Espresso and Copper. Naturals are great for enhancing and refreshing hair colors in between salon services and generally works well with Level 7-10 starting hair levels. Except, Onyx, espresso and mocha are not recommended on starting levels of 7 or higher. Level 6 or lower starting level will result in little to no visible tint of color. Individual results vary depending on the color and hair color history.