PUNKY COLOUR 101 FAQs
3-IN-1 COLOR DEPOSITING SHAMPOO + CONDITIONER FAQ
These products both contain color but they have totally different applications. Punky Colour is a semi-permanent color that lasts 20-30 shampoos; Punky Colour 3n1 is a color refreshing shampoo conditioner that is used to refresh color not replace it. It fades with several washings with regular shampoo. The fade is tone on tone.
Depends on length of hair and number of times you shampoo a week. Since the product comes in an 8.5 oz. bottle and you use 1 oz. per application then you could use the product 8 ½ times. Shorter hair the less you would use so you could get double that number of uses.
Shampoo with a strong cleansing shampoo or you can use dish soap. In both cases you should condition after do maintain the hairs integrity.
Does the Punky Colour 3-IN-1 Color Shampoo + Conditioner have to be applied to a bleached head only?
It’s primarily a color refreshing shampoo + conditioner and usually the hair is bleached when an intense demi-permanent is applied. However the product can be used on hair which is not bleached to a limited effect. More for a shimmer or to impart a tonal effect. The intensity is determined by the degree of porosity the hair has.
That is why the product was created; to act as a color refresher for either permanent or semi/demi permanent colors
It’s a shampoo + conditioner so you need to wet the hair and apply it like a shampoo
See above answer; it’s a shampoo + conditioner
It will make the hair appear more conditioned and shiny.
This product does not replace a demi-permanent color; it is a color refresher; so it acts more like a toner than a demi-permanent color. It will impart the silver/platinum shades on bleached hair.
Works best if you have bleached hair so the true color can come through. It will not change your natural hair color but it will add a hint of silver to your hair color. Any level of brown or black may become slightly darker but unless the hair is very porous (damaged) not be noticeable.
This is a brown color refreshing shampoo + conditioner. Only permanent hair color will cover grey; this product will blend grey not cover it. It will not touch up roots. You need peroxide and permanent hair color to do that.
It’s a color refreshing shampoo + conditioner. It can be used wherever you shampoo your hair
You will get more deposit if you use it past the 3-5 minutes recommended in the instructions however, it does not guarantee it will last longer and unlike a demi permanent color, it may not deposit pigment uniformly as it has a conditioning shampoo base not a true color base.
If you have “virgin” hair, hair which is not chemically compromised in any way, then the only benefit you probably will experience is very conditioned and shiny hair. There might be some tonal effect but it really depends on the degree of porosity (damage)
Yes. Pastels are soft and delicate tones. These were created to give maximum color quickly within 1-5 minutes. You could not control the deposit if you want to refresh pastel tones. The result would be somewhere in between a pastel and full color tone. More on the intense side. We do not recommend diluting the product in any fashion. This will upset the balance ratio of the dyes used along with the conditioning and shampoo benefits in the formula.
Whichever color you use on your Flamingo Pink highlights will affect the Flamingo Pink highlights. And if you do use the 3N1, I would basically apply and then take it off. Don’t leave it on for more than 1 or 2 minutes.
It will make the hair appear shiny and conditioned
This product works faster, stays longer and makes your hair more conditioned and healthier appearing
Except for temporary hair color, Punky, NRage and RAW hair color may stain the skin and stain fabric such as clothing, towels, bedding materials, furniture tiles, grout and countertops. It will stain anything that is porous. Cover the area where you are applying and removing (Punky/RAW/NRage) with plastic bags, plastic wrap, foil, newspapers or any other materials you can discard to make sure you don’t get any unwanted staining. Rinse hair directly under a faucet and away from your face, neck or body. DO NOT rinse your hair in the shower as the color is likely to splatter and stain your shower and/or tub. Bathroom surfaces are porous so don’t take any chances.
To help lessen any staining, peroxide based cleansers can be used along with bleach or bleach based cleaning sprays. You can also try equal parts of baking soda and liquid dish soap mixed into a paste an applied to the stained areas. Toothpaste applied to a cloth and rubbed in circular motions with a little bit of warm water may also help remove staining.
To help lessen any staining, peroxide based cleansers can be used along with bleach or bleach based cleaning sprays. You can also try equal parts of baking soda and liquid dish soap mixed into a paste an applied to the stained areas. Toothpaste applied to a cloth and rubbed in circular motions with a little bit of warm water may also help remove staining.
Punky Colour products carry customary warnings to not be used around the eyes.
All 3n1 Punky Colours are sulfate, paraben, ammonia, peroxide, PPD and gluten free. Its also vegan and tested on humans.
All 3n1 Punky Colour products are developed specifically for hair that has been pre-lightened or bleached. We took the most damaged hair and created a formula that would restore it to its natural softness, shiny and condition. These specific ingredients make the hair come alive with shine and body. On Natural hair color or hair that has not been chemically treated in any way, the result gives hair a healthy conditioned glow and a shimmery tonal value.
Punky Colour does not test on animals only humans
Mood Switch FAQ
Punky Colour Mood Switch will transform your hair into a virtual kaleidoscope of color that instantly changes at 83°F/28°C. Cool down and the color spontaneously changes back to the original color shade. Exposed back to heat, your hair will immediately switch to another color right before your eyes.
Express your individuality with Punky Colour Mood Switch. Slice in different colors and watch them react to any heat source and back again. To change it up, simply wash your hair to start it all over again or to change up the mix.
The most dramatic results of Punky Colour Mood Switch are experienced on light blonde or bleached hair. Mood Color is also more effective on hair that has been damaged by perms, tint, relaxers or straighteners.
We do not recommend that the product be used on children under the age of 10 and never on animals.
No. The original product was only available to Professionals and had to be mixed at the time of application.
No. They maintain a perfect color balance as premixed. If you add a different color to your base color the product color balance is likely to shift to an incompatible color or to become very dense and muddy looking.
No. Apply directly to the hair and use a blow dryer to allow it to adhere to the hair.
No. The product dries on top of the hair. Its composition does not allow the product to penetrate, however if the hair is extremely damaged Punky Colour Mood Switch may need more than one shampoo to be removed.
Not likely. The product only coats or sits on top of whatever it’s put on. It’s recommended to wipe up residue immediately and to rinse off any clothing. A stain remover could also be used to help remove any product on clothing.
Avoid excessive touching, combing or brushing of the hair. If you use it on extensions, the results may last longer but try to avoid long periods of heat which will cause the color to remain in the transition color and could exhaust the pigments sooner.
Punky Colour Mood Switch was not intended to be used all over the head. Rather it is better as a special effect on selected sections, slices of hair, the fringe area, or as slices into the area around the frame of the face. It’s also dramatic when used just on the tips of the hair (1-3“) to create a dramatic halo effect. Its best use has been in placing it in weaved sections. The 2 oz. jar should be enough for 15-20 lightly weaved sections.
It could be that the amount of product you applied was too much and it heavily coated your hair. Try using less product. If hair is really dry to begin with you can apply the product to slightly damp hair to aid in moisture retention once the Punky Colour Mood Switch has been dried into the hair. This process should not dilute the color. Do not brush the hair, this will cause the product to flake off of the hair resulting in less color staying on the hair.
Although Punky Colour Mood Switch can work on most natural hair colors it’s easier to see both the color and the transition color on lighter shades. It works best on light blonde or bleached hair. You might want to try blonde extensions colored with Punky Colour Mood Switch to see a dramatic result. When the product is over-applied the hair will feel sticky and stiff to the touch, but should still shampoo out easily.
Usually the transitioning effects last between 24-48 hours depending on how much exposure the color has with temperature extremes which includes touching and holding the sections where the color was applied. The color is only temporary but in some stubborn cases more than 1 shampoo may be necessary.
The darker the natural hair color you have the less visible Mood Switch is. Which means if you are bleached, blonde or very light brown Mood Switch will be more visible; medium brown to black very little color will be visible. For maximum intensity bleach is the best option.
Mood Color does not stain. It is a temporary color and does not penetrate the skin or hair. It might stain extremely dry skin but it’s highly unlikely.
Mood Color is a temporary color which will wash out with 1 shampoo
It works on all hair textures but should be used on lightened or bleached hair for the most dramatic results.
Same answer as above. The darker the natural pigment the less Mood Switch will be visible
Only on Natural Remi Hair wigs. Synthetic or ordinary, natural hair wigs do not produce satisfactory results.
The applied color and transition color are noted on the package along with the expected results on selected natural hair color.
Mood Color is a temporary color and will not stain or transfer to other materials. It is easily removed with one shampoo. It should not be applied to wet or damp hair.
Since Mood Color is a temporary hair color it is easily removed after one shampoo.
Since Mood Switch is a temporary hair color you can remove the color with one shampoo and then choose another color immediately after you dry the hair.
Mood Switch is best when applied to dry or slightly damp hair. It should not be applied to wet hair.
No. Synthetic hair will not hold Mood Color. It is best to use Remy hair extensions which are human hair.
WATERWORKS FAQ
WaterWorks is a permanent hair color which covers gray 100%.
No. Waterworks mixes with water not peroxide. It has no ammonia and does not need peroxide to cover gray. So there is no lift of natural pigment only deposit.
Waterworks is perfectly safe to use on hair that is chemically treated.
No Waterworks is a permanent hair color which means it will fade but it will not wash out.
No because WaterWorks does not lighten natural hair color. It is a deposit only, permanent hair color. And WaterWorks are all cool based hair colors You only add water to make it work.
Yes, it is perfectly safe for relaxed, straightened or permed hair. Just follow the easy directions and mix with water.
TOUCH OF COLOR FAQ
Instantly cover gray hair between touch-ups or whenever the need arises. The unique no mess, no fuss applicator makes covering up on the go a breeze. This temporary, conditioning formula goes on easily and it won’t flake or fall off. Three terrific colors to choose from.
Touch of Color is a temporary color product which will remain on your hair until you wash it off which means you can reapply after each shampoo or whenever the gray starts to peek through.
No allergy test is required since Touch of Color is based on temporary color pigments which do not require allergy tests.
From Shampoo to Shampoo.
Dries in less than 60 seconds and remains on until you wash your hair.
Touch of Color is a temporary color so there is no staining on the skin or scalp.
The applicator is designed to give you control of the amount of product being dispensed through the brush heads. The brush heads were designed to spread a very thin application onto the hair so that the product can't be over used. You only need a thin layer to do the job of covering your grays.
There are only 3 colors but my hair is somewhere between the light and dark brown. What should I do?
If your hair is more medium brown I would the dark brown. It will give you more complete coverage of your grays and the brush heads spread a very fine layer onto the hair. And its always better to keep away from bright roots.
COLOR SOLUTIONS FAQ
Solve any hair color problem quickly and easily. Whether its gray coverage, too much red, too much gold, scalp irritation, color staining or not fast enough color processing, the family of color solutions products are the answer.
Gray Magic FAQ
It helps to cover even the most resistant gray hair when added to your tint formula. It makes the hair color last longer, fade less and helps tone down green (ashy) tones in hair color.
The packette is premeasured which means that the entire contents of a Gray Magic packette (7mL) is added to a regular tint mixture of 2 oz. of color. If you are using a bottle (1/4 oz. & 1 oz.) simply add 10 drops per ounce of color.
No. The amount of time you keep the tint on your hair does not change.
Any permanent hair color tint except medium blonde and lighter.
Only add the amount recommend by the hair color manufacturer. Typically equal amounts of peroxide or some require adding 1.5 to 1.
UnRed FAQ
Added to a tint, UnRed will eliminate unwanted red, brassy or orange cast to hair. So if your brown tint looks too red or if there is any reddish cast in your hair color, UnRed will eliminate that problem.
Best when used in a permanent hair color for the optimum effect. May be used with hennas, semi permanent color, bleaches or lighteners but the effect is more staining than permanent effect.
The packette is premeasured which means that the entire contents of an UnRed packette are added to a regular tint mixture of 2 oz. of color. If you are using a bottle (1/4 oz. or 1 oz.) simply add 10 drops per ounce of color.
No, UnRed does not affect processing time.
Perfect for brown tints that a going too red or any hair color which seems to be pulling too much warmth (red).
Yes, you can do a touch up to help tone down faded, oxidized or brassy, reddish brown hair by mixing 1 packette of UnRed with 2 oz. of water. Apply to damp hair and distribute evenly with a wide tooth comb. Allow to remain in the hair for 20 minutes, shampoo, rinse and style as usual. Or you can use to touch up or tone down between coloring by adding 1 packette or 40 drops to 8 oz. of shampoo. Use this as often as you want to help tone down red, brass or dull brown hair.
RED GOLD CORRECTOR PLUS FAQ
It eliminates unwanted brassy, warm or gold tones which are the result of bleaching, tinting, toning or natural white or gray hair that has become dingy or yellow.
You can add it to a tint or bleach mixture or add it to your regular shampoo to refresh blonde, gray or white hair.
Just add 1 packette for each 2 oz. of color directly into the bleach or tint mixture. Add it will not affect the color or processing time.
Add 1 packette to an ounce of shampoo to help eliminate yellow or brassy tones from blonde, gray or white hair. Apply to wet hair, later, keep on for 1-3 minutes and then rinse thoroughly. Repeat if necessary.
777 PERFECTOR PLUS
It helps to eliminate scalp irritation and helps to minimize peroxide and ammonia damage. It also helps to prevent porous ends from over-processing and is really good when used in toners to ensure even coverage and color depth.
To help equalize porosity and to restore balance to hair damaged by sun, wind or chlorine, add 1 packette to 8 oz. of shampoo, mix well and apply to wet hair. Lather keep in the hair for 1-3 minutes, rinse and style as usual. To help with scalp irritation mix 1 packette to any color or bleach mixture or to perm solution. Process according to manufacturer’s direction.
FASTCOLOR FAQ
FastColor will basically cut your hair color, bleaching, highlighting or weaving time in half. You use it with heat and it cuts everything down to around 10 minutes. It works with any hair color or bleach brand without compromising condition or lift.
Yes it does. But it doesn’t cut down on the time it adds depth and makes the colors last longer with less fadage.
Add 1 packette to your regular tint mixture, apply as usual. Process with heat. 10 minutes for most hair types; 15 for resistant hair types.
Add 1 packette for your bleach mixture. Apply mixture to foils. Process with heat for 5-10 minutes. Remove foils, rinse and shampoo.
COLOUR OFF STAIN REMOVER FAQ
It helps to remove any type of color stains from scalp, skin, and hairline in a mild, gentle, non-irritating formula which helps to also moisturize and protect the skin. Use directly from the bottle or apply to a soft cloth and work into area where there are stains. Application may be repeated as needed. Will also help to remove clothing stains.
3-IN-1 Color Depositing Shampoo + Conditioner
Instantly intensify your color while cleansing and conditioning with every wash. Add striking colors, maintain vibrancy and improve shine. Can be used everyday or as needed to pump up your color. Wash color in ... not out!
Semi-Permanent Conditioning Hair Color
Vegan, cruelty-free, and iconic, the Semi-Permanent Collection features outrageous color on bleached or chemically treated hair, and highlight effects on darker hair—no peroxide required. With over 30 years experience, Punky Colour is a world leader in the hair color industry. These products contain the highest quality ingredients and contain zero acid dyes, which can stain the scalp and cause staining on clothes and other fabric.
Mood Switch
Punky Colour Mood Switch will transform your hair into a virtual kaleidoscope of color that instantly changes at 83°F/28°C. Cool down and the color spontaneously changes back to the original color shade. Exposed back to heat, your hair will immediately switch to another color right before your eyes.
Express your individuality with Punky Colour Mood Switch. Slice in different colors and watch them react to any heat source and back again. To change it up, simply wash your hair and start a new color trip.
Intrabond™ Hair Repair System
Breathe life back into dull, hard to manage, stressed hair with Intrabond™ Hair Repair System. The special repair complex stimulates internal bond reconstruction which helps to initiate repair for shine and deep conditioning. Ideal for dry, damaged and chemically treated hair. Formulated with a special blend of soy protein and vitamins.
pH balanced • Sulfate Free Paraben Free • Color Safe • Vegan