do the strand test to determine your optimal coloring time.
read this entire instruction leaflet before you begin.
Special cautions:
This product contains ingredients, including hydrogen peroxide, which may cause severe eye irritation and possible permanent eye injury. If any product gets into your eye, flush immediately with a large amount of lukewarm water and seek medical advice.
We recommend removing contact lenses before applying hair color. If you must wear contact lenses during application, and if any product gets into your eye, remove the lens first, then flush immediately with a large amount of lukewarm water and seek medical advice.
Never use hair color on eyebrows or eyelashes or if your scalp is irritated or injured.
Do not inhale or ingest product.
Do not use if your hair has been colored with henna or metal dyes.
Prepare and use the product in a well-ventilated area. If you experience inhalation difficulties, move to fresh air.
Remove all metal objects from hair before and during coloring.
Wear gloves and rinse hair well after application.
Keep product in a cool place away from heat and light. Do not mix this colorant with any other product.
Do not keep any unused mixed product. Do not leave the mixture in a closed bottle (bottle may expand or burst).
Product not intended to be used on children. Keep all hair coloring products out of reach of children.
Important safety instructions:
Hair color products may cause allergic reactions, which in rare cases can be severe. Tattoos may increase the risk of allergy to this product. To reduce your risk, follow these instructions:
Do not use this product if you have experienced any reaction to hair color products or have a sensitive, irritated or damaged scalp. In these cases, do not conduct the skin allergy test and consult a doctor before using any hair color product. Conduct a skin allergy test 48 hours prior to each application, even if you have already used coloring products before.
Skin allergy test instructions:
Must be performed 48 hours before you color your hair.
You will need a cotton ball or swab, a plastic bowl and a plastic spoon.
To open, unscrew the entire Color Activating Cr�me cap (Bottle #2). Don't pull off the tab. Then unscrew the Color Enhancing Colorant cap (Bottle #1).
Mix small equal parts of the Color Enhancing Colorant and Color Activating Cr�me in a plastic bowl.
Tightly recap both bottles.
Apply mixture to a test area the size of a quarter in the bend of your elbow. Allow to dry. Use remaining mixture for the strand test. Do not wash this area for 48 hours. During washing, protect with an adhesive bandage and remove it immediately after washing.
Examine the test area during the next 48 hours. If no reaction occurs, you are ready to color.
The absence of a reaction to this test is no guarantee that an allergic reaction may not occur as a result of a future hair coloring process. However, this test represents an important precaution. Please consult a doctor if you have any doubts.
Note: if a rash, redness, burning or itching occurs, you may be allergic. Stop. You must not use this product.
What to do if you have a reaction during or within the next 48 hours of coloring your hair if during coloring you experience:
Any stinging, burning or rash, rinse immediately and discontinue use as this may be an indication of a more serious reaction. Do not color your hair again before consulting a doctor or seeking medical advice.
Any rapidly spreading skin rash, dizziness or faintness, shortness of breath or swelling to eyes/face, rinse immediately and seek immediate medical attention. If after coloring or on the following days you experience:
Problems such as itching, rash, swelling to eyes/face, blistering or skin/scalp weeping, seek immediate medical attention.
Retain the product for identification and call 1-800-CLAIROL (1-800-252-4765). Our Expert Color Consultants will advise you what to do next
and reimburse your purchase of this product if necessary.
Strand test:
Do the Strand Test each time you color to determine optimal timing and color results. Perms, relaxers, previous color, and the sun can affect your results and timing.
You will need: scissors, tape and a clock.
Cut a � inch wide strand from the darkest or grayest part of your dry hair close to the scalp and tape at the cut end. Dampen with water.
Completely cover the hair strand with the mixture remaining from the Allergy Test. Start timing.
After 10 minutes (8 minutes for permed or relaxed hair), check the strand. If the strand is not the color you want, return it to the mixture and check the color every few minutes for up to 20 minutes.
Fill in your personal color time below:
My timing for desired color: _______ minutes.
Useful tips from the experts at clairol:
If hair has build-up, shampoo one day prior to coloring. Do not shampoo immediately before coloring. Your scalp has natural oils that help protect it during coloring.
To prevent staining, apply a little moisturizer around your hairline.
For best results, do not shampoo your hair for 24 hours after coloring.
If you plan to perm your hair, perm first, and then you can use Natural Instincts the very same day as long as your scalp is not irritated and is in good condition.
If you plan to chemically relax your hair, relax your hair first, and then wait at least 7 days and one shampoo before coloring. clairol.com ... your source for outstanding advice in hair color, beauty and style!
Comments about Clairol Natural Instincts Haircolor, Navajo Bronze Light Caramel Brown 12A, 1 ea:
I've been using this product for years and get compliments on my hair color. It washes out gradually, so you don't notice the roots. It leaves your hair in better condition than before you colored it.
Comments about Clairol Natural Instincts Haircolor, Navajo Bronze Light Caramel Brown 12A, 1 ea:
This hair color results in the most natural-looking color that I have ever used. The demi-permanent still lets your own pigment shine through slightly. The color is easy to use and only takes 10 minutes to get results. My only criticism is that it does not "last" long enough....most of it is out of my hair in about 3-4 shampoos.
Comments about Clairol Natural Instincts Haircolor, Navajo Bronze Light Caramel Brown 12A, 1 ea:
I use this product to "touch up" my color between permanent colors for special things like job interviews, social events, or going on vacation. However, if you don't wash your hair more than once a week, the color really lasts and is almost as effective as a permanent color. It gradually fades so that you never have a root line. I think this is the best semi-permanent color on the general public market.
Comments about Clairol Natural Instincts Haircolor, Navajo Bronze Light Caramel Brown 12A, 1 ea:
I have minimal gray (10%) so this product is just right for my long straight, fine hair. The color is beautiful and everyone asks if I color my hair because it doesn't have that inevitable straw-like texture when you use products with ammonia (this doesn't have ammonia, a nice plus)
Comments about Clairol Natural Instincts Haircolor, Navajo Bronze Light Caramel Brown 12A, 1 ea:
I just used this to color my hair about a week ago. Prior to coloring, my hair was a light golden brown with Sun-In highlights where you would expect to find Sun-In highlights. My resulting color is darker and redder, but not too dark or too red. Some of the golden tones are still visible, which is what I wanted. This is a very nice, natural-looking light auburn color! I love that it only takes 10 minutes, there is little to no odor, and the semi-permanent factor means it is not as harsh on my naturally curly hair as permanent colors. I've never had my hair colored professionally, so I can't compare it to that, but I would use this product and color again.
Comments about Clairol Natural Instincts Haircolor, Navajo Bronze Light Caramel Brown 12A, 1 ea:
I have switched from auburns to golden browns. I like the golden/reddish tones in my hair, and this has a very good balance of red/gold & brown. Do not use it unless you are looking for a reddish tone. This shade may be my new perfect color.
I find that the products labeled "medium" are too dark, and I definitely stick with the "light" shades.
I like that you apply this to wet hair, and the color takes in 10-15 minutes. It is a little messy. I just make sure I am standing on an old towel, and I wipe off the drips on my face and neck with a tissue.
Comments about Clairol Natural Instincts Haircolor, Navajo Bronze Light Caramel Brown 12A, 1 ea:
I have brown hair w/natural highlights and gray in the most prominent areas. This is a fantastic auburn. I cannot find another non-permanent like it. Love that it fades (slowly) and doesn't leave a harsh root line. It is helping me to grow out a permanent hair color (done professionally) that I didn't like. If left on long enough it covers my gray completely and lasts long for a red hair color. Hope they never stop making it b/c it's not too red but a briliant auburn. Take your time applying it for the right affect for your needs.
Comments about Clairol Natural Instincts Haircolor, Navajo Bronze Light Caramel Brown 12A, 1 ea:
My Colorsilk #55 was fading and growing out a little, and I needed a touchup. I love Natural Instincts for touchups because there are enough shade choices to match up to any of the brands of permanent color I usually buy, and it's gentle and lasts plenty long enough for my hair to recover for its next dose of permanent color. A major plus is that N.I. tends to blend really well with whatever color is left in my hair. Such was the case with the Navajo Bronze. It brightened up the reddish highlights, softened my lowlights, and obscured that telltale root demarcation.
The major minus is that N.I. is one of the messier brands of colorant in the drugstore. I highly recommend you purchase a shower cap or banana clip with this box, to keep the mess off your neck while you're timing your color. Also, this brand tends to go on a little strong (but have no fear, because within a couple of shampoos it will fade to the color you want, and then it will stay that way for a gloriously long time).
All in all, a recommended product for home-color users.
Do the skin allergy test 48 hours before each application, even if you have already used coloring products.
Helpful hints
Apply color to dry hair that is free of styling product build-up. Do not shampoo immediately before coloring as the scalp's natural oils
help to protect it during coloring.
Before starting:
Have a clock ready for timing
Put on Gloves
Comb hair gently
Put towel around shoulders to protect clothing
Step 1: Get Ready to Color
Tear off and discard the tab from the Color Activating Cr�me (Bottle #2). Then unscrew the cap.
Open the Color-Enhancing Colorant (Bottle #1) and squeeze entire contents into Bottle #2.
Replace cap. Place gloved finger tip on cap, point away from face, and shake well until the color has fully mixed.
Step 2: Apply Color For Roots and All-Over Color
After mixing, apply color immediately to dry hair.
Apply mixture first to your roots and where you have the most gray.
When roots are completely covered, apply remaining color quickly to the rest of your hair by parting and lifting
hair as you apply.
Work mixture through until hair is completely saturated. Do not rub into scalp.
Step 3: Wait 10 Minutes
Now, start your timer for just 10 minutes (or the time indicated by your strand test). For resistant gray hair, you may
need to leave color on for an additional 5 minutes, for no longer than a total of 15 minutes.
Step 4: Rinse and Condition
Rinse until water runs clear.
Gently massage a quarter-sized amount of the Color Treat™ Conditioner (3) through your hair.
Leave on for 2 minutes, then rinse.
Save remaining Color Treat Conditioner to use once a week for fresh, radiant color and healthier-looking hair.*
If any color gets on your skin or household surface, wipe it off immediately with a damp towel. Once mixed, never re-seal or store the color in a closed container, as it could burst. Pour any unused color mixture down the drain as it will lose its effectiveness after 30 minutes.
Step 5: Refresh Your Color After 2 Weeks
Natural Instincts ColorFresh™ Revitalizer
Boost your color in just minutes!
Use it 2 weeks after you have colored your hair. Note: Before using it, conduct another skin allergy test 48 hours before application by applying a small amount of the product to an area the size of a quarter in the bend of your elbow and allowing to dry. Do not wash this area for 48 hours. If there are no skin reactions, proceed with product application. If a rash, redness, burning or itching occurs, you must not use this product. The color of the Revitalizer product does not represent your final hair color result.
Shampoo hair as usual.
Put on gloves.
Apply the entire sachet of ColorFresh™ Revitalizer and distribute uniformly through the hair.
Leave on for 5 minutes—if you want a more intense color result, leave on for up to 10 minutes.
Rinse thoroughly and style as usual.
You do not need to apply conditioner afterwards.
Questions?
Call the Expert Color Consultants toll-free at 1-800-CLAIROL (1-800-252-4765) or visit our website at clairol.com
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