Before Coloring:
- After shampooing your hair, wait at least 24 hours before coloring
- Perform a skin allergy test 48 hours before use
- Perform a color preview test with a small swatch of your hair before coloring for a preview of the coloring results
- Follow the instructions carefully
- Select a shade no more than 2 levels lighter or darker than your current color for best results
- If you have previously bleached, highlighted or relaxed your hair, wait 2 weeks to apply hair color
- Always apply to dry hair
- Before applying, comb your hair to detangle it
- If color touches the skin, wipe it off immediately
- Only apply hair color to healthy hair
- Gather all supplies for application process before beginning
During Coloring:
- Make sure hair is fully saturated with color mixture for best results
- For short hair, use at least 2/3 of the bottle and for shoulder length to long hair, use the entire bottle
- Carefully massage color mixture throughout the hair with your fingertips
- To refresh preciously colored ends, apply remaining mixture during last 3 minutes of processing and work into later before rinsing
- Follow the recommended processing times in the instructions for best results
- When shampooing your hair in between retouch applications, use Creme of Nature Sulfate-Free Moisture & Shine Shampoo and Intensive Conditioning Treatment to keep your color vibrant and to prevent fading.
- To maintain well-hydrated colored hair, infuse Creme of Nature with Argan Oil Treatment when conditioning and apply Creme of Nature Anti-Humidity Gloss & Shine Mist for added shine. For naturals, Creme of Nature Butter-Licious Curls and Pure-Licious Co-Wash is a great combination to provide great hydration for curls and color protection.