Clairol Balsam Color Black 618 1 ea

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Clairol Balsam Color Black 618 1 ea Feature

• Balsam Hair color
• rich conditioning formula
• delivers long lasting
• beautiful color

Balsam Color is designed to give you three signs of beautiful color – healthy-looking hair with color that is long-lasting and shiny.

Color you'll love. Color that lasts.
Get 6 full weeks of dual-conditioning color. Balsam Lasting Color is a no-drip crème that leaves hair soft and silky with a full 6 weeks of rich, shiny dual-conditioning hair color. it's long-lasting conditioning crème color at a gorgeous price.

Balsam Lasting Color gives you:

• 100% gray coverage for 6 weeks
• 3 weeks of color-locking conditioner

Signature Browns Collection
The Balsam Signature Browns Collection gives you rich color with 100% gray coverage. And every shade of Balsam delivers a full 6 weeks of dual-conditioning hair color.

Balsam has your best brown.

• 100% gray coverage for 6 weeks
• No-drip crème hair color
• 3 weeks of color-locking conditioner

Caramelos Sedosos Collection
The Caramelos Sedosos Collection leaves your hair soft, smooth and silky. You'll get a full 6 weeks of dual-conditioning hair color at a price you'll love—how could you resist?

Irresistible, conditioned color

• 100% gray coverage
• No-drip crème color
• 3 weekly conditioning treatments

How To Use

Get Ready to Color

DO SKIN ALLERGY TEST 48 HOURS BEFORE EACH APPLICATION EVEN IF YOU HAVE ALREADY USED COLORING PRODUCTS

Use an old towel to protect your clothing and household surfaces. Have a clock handy for timing. Put on gloves provided for application of color. Prepare to apply color to dry hair.
	Put on Professional Colorist Gloves. Pull up the tab to remove the tip of the Developing Lotion Applicator bottle [2], discard the tab, and unscrew the cap.
	Empty entire contents of the Color Locking Crème tube [1] (previously opened for Skin Allergy Test - see opposite side of leaflet) into the Developing Lotion Applicator bottle [2] and replace cap.
	Place gloved finger over the applicator tip. Shake well, holding away from face, until color is totally blended and mixture thickens. Apply color immediately.
Once mixed, never reseal bottle or store color mixture in a closed container as it could burst.

OPTION A: ALL OVER COLOR

Ideal For First Time Haircolor Users OR for Users Who Have Not Colored in 3 Months or Longer

	Step 1. Apply Color Squeeze Developing Lotion applicator bottle [2] to apply color onto hair. Apply color mixture to the whole head for the best results. When covering gray, start where you have the most gray. When using haircolor to lighten, start where your hair is the darkest. Thoroughly saturate your hair, working the color into hair like shampoo but do not rub into scalp. Loosely pile hair on top of your head. Do not worry if the color of the mixture on your hair looks different from your desired color. If any color gets on your skin or household surface, wipe it off immediately with a damp towel.
	Step 2. Time It Once you have finished applying the color, leave it on hair for the time indicated by your Strand Test or 25 minutes. Pour any unused color mixture down the drain. Once mixed, it will lose its effectiveness after an hour. Tip: For Ultra Light Natural Blonde (599) and Palest Blonde (600) shades or resistant grays, it may be necessary to leave color on for up to 45 minutes.
	Step 3. Rinse & Apply Conditioner Add a small amount of warm water to your hair and work into a lather by gently massaging. Rinse thoroughly until water runs clear. Shampooing is not necessary. Apply a small amount of Color Locking Conditioner [3] evenly to hair to condition and lock in rich, shiny color. For best color results, leave on for 2 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with warm water. Save the remainder for up to a total of 3 weekly treatments. Use once a week after shampooing to help condition and seal in long-lasting color week after week.
To keep hair looking healthy and shiny, reapply Balsam Lasting Color every 4-6 weeks using the Root Application Instructions below. OPTION B: ROOT APPLICATION For users who color every 4-6 weeks.
	Step 1. Apply Color Prepare haircolor mixture (See Easy Preparation section above). Part your dry hair into 4 equal sections and use plastic clips to hold in place. Let down the first section of hair and fully saturate your roots only. Repeat with 3 other sections until roots are fully covered. Save the remainder of the haircolor to use for the rest of your hair.
	Step 2. Time It Leave the color on your roots for 5 minutes less than the time indicated by your Strand Test or 20 minutes. Use gloved fingers to gently work remaining haircolor through the rest of your hair to the ends. Leave on hair for an additional 5 minutes. Tip: For Blonde shades 599 and 600 or resistant grays, it may be necessary to leave color on roots for 40 minutes before pulling color through for an additional 5 minutes.

STEP 3: Rinse and Apply Conditioner

Follow step 3 above.

Color Tips from Balsam Lasting Color

• Apply color to dry hair that is free of styling product build-up. If hair has styling product build-up, shampoo one day prior to coloring. However, DO NOT shampoo immediately before coloring. Your scalp has natural oils that help to protect it during coloring.
• If your hair has recently been permed or relaxed, wait at least 7 days and 1 shampoo before coloring. Be sure to do the Strand Test, since your timing may need to be reduced. If you plan to perm or relax your hair, wait at least 7 days and 1 shampoo after coloring.
• If you have used henna, gradual color restorers or metallic dyes, don't use this product until your hair has grown out and colored areas have been cut off.
• If your hair is longer than shoulder length, you may need an extra box of Clairol Balsam Lasting Color.
• For the best gray coverage, choose neutral or champagne shades.
• FOR RESISTANT GRAY: It may be necessary to leave haircolor on for a total of 30-45 minutes. If you do not achieve desired results after 45 minutes, call the Clairol Expert Color Consultants.
• Balsam Lasting Color Shade 599 is not recommended for more than 30% gray coverage.

Clairol Frequently Asked Questions

What products does Clairol make?

Clairol makes haircolor products. Choose from Semi-Permanent (lasts through 8-12 shampoos), Demi-Permanent (lasts through 28 shampoos), Permanent (lasts until your hair grows out or you recolor) or Highlighting & Blonding to help you become colorwonderful™.

Should individuals with natural, uncolored hair use different haircolor products than those who have previously colored their hair?

It depends on the desired result. If you are coloring your hair for the first time and only want to enhance your natural color, try a Demi-Permanent (lasts through 28 shampoos) product close to your natural haircolor. If you want to go lighter, you need to select a Permanent (lasts until your hair grows out or you recolor) haircolor, then refer to the insert that comes inside your box of Clairol haircolor and follow the instructions for first time application.

Should people who want to cover gray hair use different coloring products than those who don't need coverage?

Most Clairol haircolor products will blend or cover gray hair to some degree. If you have a small percentage of gray (not very visible), use a Semi-Permanent (lasts through 8-12 shampoos) product, such as Loving Care. If you have a higher percentage of gray hair (up to 50%), use a Demi-Permanent (lasts through 28 shampoos) product such as Natural Instincts, which will blend away gray hair.
On the other hand, if you have a lot of gray and want to cover it completely, use a Permanent (lasts until your hair grows out or you recolor) product. If you have 50% or more gray, use Nice 'n Easy Gray Solution.

How can I test-run a color before committing to coloring my entire head of hair?

Strand test is a simple method for you to test haircolor on a portion of your hair before doing the entire application. (The instructions are in your haircolor box.) It's an important step because it's the only way to see exactly how the shade you selected works with your starting haircolor to achieve the resulting color. A strand test will also help you determine the exact timing you'll need to color your whole head.

Where can I find product instructions?

Product instruction inserts are inside your haircolor box.

Additional Instructions

BEFORE YOU COLOR 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE

• Take the ALLERGY TEST.
• Do the STRAND TEST to determine your optimal coloring time.
• Read this entire instruction leaflet before you begin.

IMPORTANT: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

HAIR COLORANTS CAN CAUSE ALLERGIC REACTIONS WHICH IN RARE INSTANCES CAN BE SEVERE. TATTOOS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF ALLERGY, TO REDUCE YOUR RISK FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
1. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT AT ALL IF:

• You have already experienced any reaction to coloring products.
• You have sensitive, irritated or damaged scalp.

In these cases do not conduct the skin allergy test and consult a doctor before using any haircolor product.

2. PERFORM A SKIN ALLERGY TEST 48 HOURS BEFORE EACH PRODUCT USE 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.

1. To open, unscrew the entire cap from the Developing Lotion applicator bottle [2]. (Don't pull off the tab). Then open the Color Locking Crème tube [1]. Unscrew cap and turn it upside down. Hold tube firmly without squeezing and point the opening away from your face. Push the pointed end of the cap into the seal.
2. Mix small, equal parts of Color Locking Crème [1] and Developing Lotion [2] (about 1 teaspoon) in plastic bowl. (For shades 599 and 600, add 2 teaspoons Developing Lotion with 1 teaspoon Color Crème.)
3. Tightly recap both Developing Lotion bottle and the Color Locking Crème tube.
4. 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.
5. Examine the test area during the next 48 hours. If no reaction occurs, you are ready to color.

The absence of reaction to this test is no guarantee that an allergic reaction may not occur as a result of a future haircoloring 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 or burning and/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.
• Rapidly spreading skin rash, dizziness or faintness, shortness of breath and/or swelling eyes/face, rinse immediately and SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. IF AFTER COLORING OR ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS YOU EXPERIENCE problems, such as skin itching, skin rash, swelling to eyes/face, blistering and/or skin or scalp weeping SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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 haircolor. 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 haircolor 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 haircoloring products out of reach of children.

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.

1. Cut a 1/4 inch wide strand from the darkest or grayest part of your dry hair close to the scalp and tape at the cut end.
2. Completely cover the hair strand with the mixture remaining from the Allergy Test. Start timing.
3. After 15 minutes, 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 25 minutes. For extra light blonding, more intense color results, or to cover resistant grays, it may be necessary to leave the haircolor on for up to 45 minutes.

INDICATIONS: Level 3 Super Rich Conditioning Formula Healthy-looking hair color with 100% gray coverage Revitalizing formula with botanical protein conditioner.

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