How to color over pre-existing color
Previously processed hair doesn't need a full processing time. Since it has already been processed, it just needs a quick refresh.
Pro Color Tips
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Permanent Color
The effects of Permanent hair color last forever – as it permanently alters the natural hair. And while the color may fade, the effects will still be there and will require re-coloring to return to your natural shade (or patience as your hair grows out).
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Semi & Demi Permanent Color
For more subtle color that will not lift any of your natural hair color, try Demi or Semi-Permanent dye. Demi-Permanent color is a bit stronger, typically lasting 20 to 28 shampoos. Semi-Permanent hair color can last from 4 to 15 shampoos, depending upon the viscosity of the hair. Another semi-permanent option is hair gloss which enhances color and shine.
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Pro Developer Tips:
We're here to take the mystery out of choosing a developer. Here's the lowdown about each one so you can make the best choice for your hair.
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10 Volume Developer
10 Volume Developer provides up to one level of lift and is commonly used with demi-permanent hair color.
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20 Volume Developer
20 Volume Developer is most commonly used for gray coverage.
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30 Volume Developer
30 Volume Developer provides up to 3 levels of lift on natural hair.
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40 Volume Developer
40 Volume Developer can provide 4 to 5 levels of lift on natural hair.
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How to care for colored hair and make color last longer
First, select the desired tone or shade for your hair. PRO TIP: Gold & NNs provide the best gray coverage.
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Need to Fix or Remove Hair Color?
Color correctors or lighteners make changing up your color quick and easy.
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Get the Color Just Right with Toners
It's best to stay within two shade levels of your natural hair color. Also choose shades that are on a cooler base — such as ash and violet tones. That will help reduce the brassiness. PRO TIP: If you're already brassy, then tone away! It's best to use a toner to control the warmth.
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How to get better color coverage
Thanks to these at-home hair color tricks, you can Unleash Your PROtential™ whenever and wherever you choose. PRO TIP: Invite a friend to be your helper during the color process. It's easier when there are two of you — and more fun.
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Buy Two Boxes
If your hair is past your shoulders or shoulder length and extremely coarse, use two boxes of the same shade to ensure full coverage.
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Consider Your Texture
If your hair is frizzy or curly, pick a color that's warm (like golden, copper or bronze), but a little lighter than your natural hair color. And if your hair is fine and straight, choose cooler shades (like champagne or beige) that are slightly darker than your natural hair color.
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Touch Up Your Roots
And only your roots. To avoid accidentally dyeing your more porous ends, apply conditioner to your ends right before you rinse out the color at the top of your head.
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Section, Section, Section
To avoid patchiness, create a middle part that runs to the back of your head and split the hair into four sections. That would be two in front of your ears and two in back. And always apply the dye from back to front.
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Add Shampoo to Your Color
If your ends are very dry — and you're dyeing your entire head — don't put dye on your ends. Instead, three minutes before you rinse, add two squeezes of shampoo into the leftover dye and apply.
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Condition, Condition, Condition
If you skip the conditioner step, it leaves the cuticle open, and the color keeps working. So don't throw away the conditioner in the kit— use it! But if you do misplace it, then make sure to use a deep conditioner in the shower after you rinse out the dye.
