Color Gels Lacquers

Permanent liquid color reinvented with a low ammonia, 100% gray coverage formula. Get rich, saturated results with high impact shine and a cooler taste of color to cancel out warmth.

Now with Color Gels Lacquers and Shades EQ, you have the perfect liquid color pair for up to 100% coverage and an easy refresh on Zones 2-3. There are also new advanced red dyes for brighter, longer-lasting reds.


Learn more about the NEW Color Gels Lacquers here.

FAQs:

WHAT IS COLOR GELS LACQUERS

Color Gels Lacquers is a low ammonia, liquid permanent color with vibrant saturation and lacquer shine. Color Gels Lacquers provide high coverage, high impact fashion shades and are ideal for easy technique work. Always use acidic Shades EQ on Zones 2 and 3 to care for previously colored strands.

WHY LIQUID PERMANENT COLOR?

1. Faster to apply & process!
   • Can use bottle application or brush & bowl
   • Processing time is 30 minutes with 20vol developer for 100% gray coverage (cream color processes for 40/45minutes) 
2. Perfect for technique work like color melting with the easy blend/transition of colors from dark to light (or light to dark)
3. Easy to use with Shades EQ; retouch & refresh at the same time

HOW IS COLOR GELS LACQUERS MIXED?

Color Gels Lacquers is mixed in a 1:1 ratio using existing Pro-oxide Cream Developers (10–40). This new Lacquers formula is not intermixable with the previous Color Gels Emulsified Developer.

WHAT IS THE PROCESSING TIME FOR COLOR GELS LACQUERS?

Processing time varies depending on developer used.
• 10 vol. = 20 minutes
• 20 vol. = 30–35 minutes (optimal for gray coverage)
• 30 vol. = 40 minutes
• 40 vol. = 45 minutes

WHAT ARE THE SUPERIOR GRAY COVERAGE FAMILIES?

These are the Color Gels Lacquers shade families that can be used alone for superior gray coverage:
• Natural
• Natural Warm
• Warm Gold
• Copper Brown
• Ruby Brown

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