How to Color Hair with Demi Permanent Color

Tools Needed

• AGEbeautiful Demi Permanent Color
  TIP: If trying a shade for the first time, go 1 shade lighter.
• Demi Dedicated Developer
• Gloves & Timer
• Bowl (non-metallic) & Brush or Bottle
• Comb & Clips
• Barrier Cream
  TIP: Conditioner or lotion works well
• Cape or Towel

Perform a Patch Test

To determine whether an allergy exists, perform a patch test 48 hours before color application.

1. Wash a 1-inch area on the inside of the elbow or behind the ear. Pat dry with cotton.
2. Mix a small amount of equal parts developer and selected shade.
3. Apply mixture to test area using a cotton-tipped applicator.
4. Let area dry. Do not cover or disturb for 48 hours.
5. Examine the test area after 48 hours. If no reaction has occurred, proceed with coloring.

Mixing, Application & Processing

1. Prepare. Put on cape and brush hair. Apply barrier cream to hairline. Put on gloves.
2. Pour 2oz. of developer (half of the 4oz. bottle) into bowl or bottle.
3. Add 2oz. of demi permanent color (full tube) and mix well.
4. Apply to dry hair. Apply to roots first, then saturate mid-lengths to ends.
5. Set timer for 20 minutes. Clean up hairline right after application.
6. Rinse hair until water runs clear. Shampoo, condition & style.