La Riche Directions Apricot Semi-Permanent Hair Colour 89ml

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To get the very best results from bright vibrant colours, like our zesty Fluorescent Lime, you’ll need your hair to be at the lighter end of the scale. If that is your goal, we always recommend using our Lightening Kit or going to a professional salon. Even if you bleach your hair first, leftover yellow tones can affect your results — blue is one to watch especially, as it can mix with the yellows and turn green. Our Lightening Kit and White Toner are just the things for turning your hair into a perfect canvas for new colours. However, always seek professional salon advice if you’re not absolutely certain. In addition to the hair care products you use in the shower, consider trying a new style along with your apricot hair. With the right arsenal of styling sprays and styling creams, you can create serious style without the use of any heat tools—and really, who has time for a blowout on a busy morning? Apply the L’Oréal Paris Advanced Hairstyle AIR DRY IT Wave Swept Spray, L’Oréal Paris Advanced Hairstyle AIR DRY IT Ruffled Body Mousse, or L’Oréal Paris Advanced Hairstyle AIR DRY IT Undone Style Cream to towel-dried hair, then let your hair air dry for gorgeous-looking shape and texture sans styling tools. Easy, peasy! Additionally, you can mix Directions shades with each other allowing you to create your perfect colour with ease! Completely cruelty-free & vegan-friendly. Darker shades may give a sheen of colour to darker hair but we recommend pre-lightening for the best results.

Directions contains no peroxide, and is therefore best suited to use on light blonde or pre-lightened hair. For extra vibrancy, our White Toner removes those yellowish strands that bleaching can leave behind. If you want to go darker and infuse your hair with deep mysterious tones, we recommend taking it one shade at a time — and always asking a professional before making any dramatic leaps from light to dark. id": "https://www.lorealparisusa.com/beauty-magazine/hair-color/hair-color-tutorials/how-to-get-apricot-hair", At this range, we would highly recommend using our Lightening Kit or visiting a professional salon to get the best possible base for amazing results. Now that you know what goes into getting apricot hair, it’s time to actually, you know, color your hair! There are two ways you can go about this. You can visit a professional colorist or you can DIY it. Since apricot hair is very unique and features a variety of different tones within it, it’s a good idea to visit a pro who can skillfully blend your custom hue for a look that flatters you. A pro can help guide you from start to finish through the process of coloring your hair apricot, which is especially important if you’re making a dramatic change (such as going from very dark brown to apricot). How to Take Care of Apricot HairWe’ve provided our own colour chart guide below that you can use to get a grasp on your current shade. As you can see, this is done on a scale of 1 to 10; 10 representing the lightest possible shades, and 1 the darker end of the scale. The colours displayed are simulations. We try to represent the Apricot colour as accurately as possible. The results will vary depending on your hair colour, hair type, the process and the products used before dying. Directions Hair Dye doesn't have specific longevity on the hair. Do not mix with peroxide. To Achieve lighter shades than your currently colour, we recommend seeking professional advice. Always do a skin patch test and strand test first. Apply the dye using a tint brush, Comb gently into your hair until it becomes frothy, and ensure all the hair you wish to cover is fully saturated. Once your dye has developed, thoroughly rinse Directions out of your hair with warm water, ensure you rinse away from your face and body. Always remember to do a strand and skin patch test to ensure the colour is compatible, and to ensure you don't have allergies!

For the best and brightest results ensure you bleach your hair to at least level 9 or 10 (Nearly White) before applying any dye. This is super important if you have naturally dark hair. Directions produce brilliant dyes, but in some rare cases it can go horribly wrong if the dye is not applied correctly! We've found our customers have the best results with these dyes when they apply the following procedure: The lighter your current shade, the brighter our hair colour will shine. At this range, your hair will be more welcoming of a broader selection of colours. Any harsh shampoos such as anti-dandruff, anti-ageing, or cleansers designed for oil removal, or any product which contains alcohol, sulfate and sodium. Additionally try to avoid washing your hair too frequently. Frequent washing will cause faster washout, which will result in faster loss of colour.

What You Need to Know Before Dyeing Your Hair Apricot

It is important to apply the dye to clean (shampooed but not conditioned) dry hair, if you're hair is wet, dirty or contains any products with chemicals prior to application, it may cause a bad result! Clean your hair, without heavy chemicals.

Directions usually lasts between 2-6 weeks and will gradually fade over time, depending on how often you wash your hair. Dry shampoo can help prolong the colour. This is because Directions’ vibrant range works best on hair that is a 9 or 10 on the colour shade scale. As a general rule, the lighter your hair’s shade, the more likely the colour you apply will be as bright and vivid as you intend it to be, particularly for lighter/softer colours.

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Optionally, if you'd like to avoid dye stains around the hairline apply a Vasaline or a small amount of baby oil, but don't let this get in your hair! Now that you know your current shade, you might need to make some adjustments to make sure you achieve the results you want from your new hair colour. url": "https://www.lorealparisusa.com/beauty-magazine/hair-color/hair-color-tutorials/how-to-get-apricot-hair" After 20 minutes under the dryer Louisa washes out the colour – then adds a vegetable dye, which actually smells of apricots, for extra shine and vibrancy.