How to use Directions Hair Colour
You will find on this page everything you need to know on how to use La Riche Directions semi permanent hair colour - All Directions colours can be mixed with each other so to create your own unique shade.
Preparation
1. Shampoo
Shampoo the hair with a pH acid balanced shampoo, we recommend La Riche Pre Colour Shampoo, this will give the hair the correct acid balance, allowing Directions hair colour to achieve the best results.
Directions Colour Protecting Shampoo has been specifically formulated for coloured hair, enabling you to get the most out of your colour. Leaving hair soft and manageable with a great shine.
Application
2. Combing
Comb Directions into the hair until it emulsifies, i.e becomes frothy, the pigments will have penetrated in to the hair, lighter shades may require a little more combing.
3. Processing
Processing time is between 15 and 30 minutes, a plastic cap will contain the heat on the hair helping to achieve a better result.
Finishing
4. Rinsing
Rinse the hair thoroughly away from the face with warm water until all the residue dye has been removed.
If more than one colour is applied the hair must be washed and dried separately, greater care must be taken when partially colouring lighter hair.
Essential Tips
DO
- Wear rubber or plastic gloves when applying the hair colour
- Use vaseline or petroleum jelly around the hairline to avoid staining of the forehead
- As with all hair colours, we advise a swatch test first
DON'T
- Don't mix Directions with peroxide
- Don't use on eyelashes
- Don't use shampoo with conditioner included
Warning
Due to the semi permanent nature of Directions certain colours can sometimes
leave a slight stain on materials and surfaces. As a precaution to avoid staining
of the hands/nails, we recommend wearing gloves when washing hair for the
first few times after application.
Shades may vary at manufacturers discretion.
