Organic Hair Color
Organic Color Systems is the world’s only professional, non-diverted, natural and permanent organic hair color that is enriched with nourishing certified organic, gentle natural conditioning agents, ant-aging antioxidants, rejuvenating amino acids, nourishing vitamins, and soothing natural plant extracts. Organic hair color is 100% free of ammonia, formaldehyde, resorcinol, parabens, thioglycolates, and other dangerous toxins commonly found in permanent hair color, even the ones that market themselves as an “organic hair color”.
Organic Hair Color Natural Ingredients
Organic Color Systems is rich in certified organic ingredients, plant extracts, amino-acids, natural oils, vitamins, and other nutrients to make sure your client’s hair is left as healthy and vibrant as possible. Here are a list of our wonderful natural ingredients.
• Organic Chamomile
• Organic Aloe Vera
• Organic Bergamont Fruit
• Organic Citric Acid
• Organic Citrus Extracts
• Organic Coconut Oil
• Organic Coconut Plant
• Organic Comfrey
• Organic Comfrey Root
• Organic Fennel Seed
• Organic Grapefruit Seed Extracts
• Organic Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
• Organic Jojoba Seed
• Organic Lichen Extract
• Organic Orange Peel Extracts
• Organic Sea Mayweed
• Organic Soy Oil
• Organic Sunflower Extracts
• Organic Sweet Almonds
• Organic Vitamin B5
• Organic Vitamin C
• Organic Vitamin E
• Organic White Willow Bark
• Organically Grown Geranium
• Amino Acids
• Anti-oxidants
Organic Color Systems is the only organic hair color that has been used worldwide for over 20 years in 40 countries.Formulated without waxes, artificial gelling agents or cream thickeners, the natural viscosity and silky texture allows for a smooth, even application without running.
A color process absent of volatile gases releases energy evenly throughout the hair for enhanced precision and control. Replacing synthetic, chemical fragrances are custom essential oil blends added to the hair color formulation just before application which creates a more natural, aromatic color experience for you and your clients.
Key Benefits of Organic Hair Color with Organic Color Systems
It’s 100% ammonia free
The oil base of the color is alkaline so it raises the pH of the hair, but at the same time it acts as a conditioning agent softening the hair’s cuticle and allowing it to be opened with gentle heat. This eliminates the need for ammonia. Ammonia is a very effective way of opening the cuticle, however it opens the cuticle so much that while the color is going in essential moisture and proteins are going out.
Lower percentage of PPD’s
Eliminating ammonia allows us to use the lowest percentage of PPD’s possible while still achieving a permanent result. Ammoniated color requires much higher loads of PPD’s since ammonia breaks down the natural pigments in the hair when mixed with peroxide. Therefore, ammoniated colors require a lot more pigment – otherwise it would all wash out at the shampoo bowl.
Although the amount of PPD in Organic Color Systems is low enough for us to advertise our hair color as “PPD Free”, we feel that doing so would be disingenuous. Please note that permanent hair colors contain some PPD’s regardless of what they may advertise, but many have a low enough percentage to enable them to legally advertise as “PPD Free”. As a salon professional, you should only rely on your own, independently administered, patch test especially for clients that give any indication of allergic reactions to PPD’s before applying any permanent hair color.
Organic Hair Color that Contains Truly Certified Organic Ingredients
Organic Color Systems is the only permanent color line available today with certified organically grown ingredients. It is as natural as possible, while still allowing you to obtain professional results.
Us of a natural Alkaline Agent
Our organic hair color line contains an alkaline agent that is naturally derived from coconut oil rather than ammonia or other synthetics as our pH adjuster.
Key Difference between ammoniated color and Organic Hair Color
Ammonia blows open the cuticle taking the hair into the 10.5 – 12 range on the pH scale. We use a moisturizing oil base with a small amount of ethanolamine to open the cuticle to a pH level of 9. We are able to close the cuticle back down with our Organic Care line returning the hair to it’s isometric point of 5.5, which is the ideal pH of hair.
Key Difference between Organic Color Systems and other non-ammonia color lines
We commend other color lines that have removed ammonia from their formulas as it is an extremely harsh chemical and no longer needs to be in hair color. Unfortunately, the vast majority have replaced it with ethanolamine which poses no health concerns as long as the amount used is reasonable. However, because they are only replacing the ammonia with ethanolamine and with no other alkaline base, they are using a very high percentage and consequently have not decreased the pH level that the hair is taken to, so the same amount of damage is occuring.
Organic Color Systems Activators vs. other Peroxide Developers
All permanent hair colors contain oxidative pigments which means that they have to come into contact with oxygen in order to materialize. Peroxide is simply H2O2. water with an additional oxygen molecule that can be split off easily to activate the pigments. Our peroxide is pharmaceutical grade which means it is the same peroxide found in eye drops, and therefore gentler then industrial grade peroxide.
Our Treatments vs. other hair treatments on the market
Our treatments are reconstructors and they work inside the hair shaft rather than applying a high percentage of silicone to the outside of the hair shaft. Although that gives the hair shine and a silky feel, it is entirely cosmetic and eventually becomes detrimental as it builds up on the hair shaft and does not allow color to penetrate. By doing a wet stretch test you can determine exactly what the hair may be lacking before any color or perm service allowing you to prepare the canvas before creating your work of art.
Aqua Boost is formulated from certified organic ingredients, organic oils, vitamin B5 and wheat protein to nourish dry hair, leaving it naturally moisturized, smooth, shiny and protected from UV damage. The range comprises a shampoo, conditioner and reconstructor.Aqua Boost Shampoo: This shampoo is rich in natural moisturizers and conditioners, making it ideal for dry hair.
Aqua Boost Conditioner: This is a highly effective conditioner designed for dry hair, leaving it nourished and smooth.
Aqua Boost Reconstructor: Packed full of natural extracts, this treatment will restore damaged or dry hair.
Power Build is formulated from certified organic extracts, natural sunflower oil, wheat protein and vitamin B5 to add strength and volume to the hair. The hair is left smooth, strengthened and naturally protected from UV damage. The range comprises a shampoo, conditioner and two treatments.Power Build Shampoo: Designed for fine, weak or limp hair, this shampoo adds body and strength.
Power Build Conditioner: This superb conditioner leaves hair strengthened, full of volume and smooth.
Power Build Reconstructor: This treatment is designed to restore fine, limp, colored or bleached hair.
Revamp Treatment: This powerful treatment restores the protein levels in hair.
Status Quo is formulated from certified organic extracts and organic oils to maintain the natural balance and condition of the hair, whilst protecting it from UV damage. It is gentle enough for everyday use. The range comprises a shampoo and conditioner.Status Quo Shampoo: A gentle shampoo to maintain healthy hair.
Status Quo Conditioner: Suitable for every day use, this conditioner helps to maintain the hair’s natural protein and moisture balance.
Protect Leave-In Conditioner: This protein and moisture based leave-in conditioner is designed to protect the hair from the damaging effects of the environment and hairdryers. It is ideal for areas of high humidity and built-up areas with high pollution levels.
The Soothe Plus range calms, cleanses and rebalances irritated and sensitive scalps naturally. The range comprises a shampoo, treatment and conditioner. These three products have been designed specifically for people with highly sensitive or irritated scalps. They are packed full of botanical and certified organic ingredients to provide a calming and soothing effect. The extremely mild shampoo is also fantastic for use as a body wash.Soothe Plus Shampoo: Formulated from botanical extracts and certified organic ingredients to cleanse highly sensitive, irritated scalps and hair. Ideal as a body wash, it may also reduce soreness and tenderness of the skin. It is pH balanced and perfume-free.
Soothe Plus Treatment: Formulated with certified organic ingredients and natural extracts to reduce irritation and inflammation of the scalp and skin. This spray-on treatment provides a cooling and soothing effect. It is naturally preserved and perfume-free.
Soothe Plus Conditioner: Formulated from botanical extracts and certified organic ingredients to leave highly sensitive scalps and hair with the correct pH balance and in superb condition. It is perfume-free.