La Riche Directions Apricot Semi-Permanent Hair Colour 89ml

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Directions contains no peroxide, and is therefore best suited to use on light blonde or pre-lightened hair. url": "https://www.lorealparisusa.com/beauty-magazine/hair-color/hair-color-tutorials/how-to-get-apricot-hair" La Riche Directions Apricot (88ml) is a stunning and user-friendly semi-permanent hair colour. The easy to follow instructions and simple application process help you create the ultimate look with ease. The colour shown is based on bleached hair and may not necessarily indicate the final colour which will depend on your base colour, hair type and porosity. 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.

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! Please note that Royal Mail currently classes perfumes, nail polishes, flammable liquids and aerosols as "hazardous materials" and will only accept a limited number of these per parcel. At my appointment, Jo and Louisa Moore, who’s worked at the salon for four years and will be dyeing my hair, discuss which shade of apricot will best suit me. Apricot as a hair colour encompasses a palette from warm coppery reds through to lighter strawberry blondes and Jo and Louisa plump for a shade somewhere in the middle. As Louisa mixes the L’Oreal hair dye (permanent – well, in for a penny, in for a pound) I’m not nervous in the slightest. In fact I’m quite exhilarated by it all. Darker shades may give a sheen of colour to darker hair but we recommend pre-lightening for the best results. Once the dye has been applied, ensure you wait a few days before washing your hair for the first time!

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Once your dye has developed, thoroughly rinse Directions out of your hair with warm water, ensure you rinse away from your face and body. La Riche has also formulated a fantastic range of Shampoo and Conditioners to help you get the most out of your colour. The Pre Colour Shampoo will balance your hair's PH before dying whilst removing excess oils to ensure the best results from the Hair Colour. Whilst the Colour Care Shampoo and Conditioner have been developed to be kind to your hair and will ensure your colour lasts!

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. 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. 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.

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At this mid-range, it is still possible to achieve an all-over colour change without lightening your hair further. However, the range of colours for which this is possible is restricted to our darker colours, such as: 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: 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.

Understanding the ins-and-outs of hair colour can get a little overwhelming. But with the tips above and our helpful colour shading guide at your disposal, you’ll have everything you need to make the right decisions, get the best from your new shade and keep those shimmering strands healthy. We’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.We're proud to announce that our mailing bags are made from recycled polythene and are also recyclable, and our bubble wrap is made from recycled plastic and is completely recyclable. 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. 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. 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.

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. id": "https://www.lorealparisusa.com/beauty-magazine/hair-color/hair-color-tutorials/how-to-get-apricot-hair", 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.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. 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 Hair There’s constantly an influx of new beauty trends emerging—but one that seems to have found a permanent place of popularity just so happens to be colorful, rainbow hair. From denim hair and succulent hair to unicorn hair and hidden rainbow roots, bright hues have made quite the splash on the manes of our favorite A-listers and bloggers—and we can’t get enough of their rainbow-inspired hair.