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FAQ's - Lighteners
What are the lightening products that Clairol Professional offers?
There are three categories: powder lighteners; liquid, gel and creme lighteners; high-lift blondes.
Powder Lighteners
Provide maximum lightness in a minimum amount of time for off-the-scalp application use, such as foiling, cap highlighting or hair painting.
Products
| Basic White | Extra Strength Powder Lightener |
|---|---|
| BW2 | Dedusted Extra Strength Powder Lightener |
| BW2000 | Dust Free Lightener |
| Kaleidocolors | Tonal Powder Lighteners |
Mixing
Use:
- 10 volume for slower lifting action and for relaxed hair.
- 20 volume for standard lift.
- 30 volume for fast lifting action (not recommended for use with Kaleidocolors).
Processing
Process until desired lightness is achieved.
Liquid, Gel, and Creme Lighteners
Use for both on- and off-the-scalp applications, such as double-processing and highlighting.
Liquid Lighteners
| Instant Whip | Gentle lightener for up to 5 Levels of lift |
|---|---|
| Born Blonde | Creamy white lightener for 8 to 10 Levels of lift |
| 7th Stage | Double Drabbing for 8 to 10 Levels of lift |
Mixing
Use with 4 oz. of 20 volume developer and 1-3 Lightening Activators. Mix in 2 oz. of selected Clairol Professional lightener
Gel and Creme Lighteners
| BW CREME Violet Lightener | Ultra drabbing action |
|---|---|
| Complements Lightening Gel | Moisture-rich gel lightener |
Mixing
Use with 4 oz. of 20 volume developer and 1-2 Lightening Activators.
Processing for All Lighteners
All lighteners continue to lighten for up to 90 minutes.
High-Lift Blondes
Provide up to 5 Levels of lift in a single process with maximum color deposit. Excellent choice for highlighting.
Products
| Miss Clairol Extra Blondes | HL-B, HL-V, HL-N, HL-G |
|---|---|
| Torrids | 001B, 002BV, 003V |
| Complements High-Lift Blondes | 12A, 12N, 12G |
Mixing
Use 4 oz. of 40 volume developer with 2 oz. high-lift blonde shade.
Processing
Process up to 45 minutes.
What is Luminize?
Luminize is a gentle lightening product that lightens and brightens up to one Level and conditions in one easy step. Process up to 10 minutes.
Why do high-lift blondes sometimes look very gold?
If you are applying a high-lift blonde to a natural color that is deeper than a Level 5 - Lightest Brown, you will see warmth in the final result. In addition, if the hair is coarse, this will also work against you during the lightening process as coarse hair is more resistant.
Why do the ends of a high-lift blonde sometimes turn gray or ash.
Blonde hair can be very fragile and porous. Never pull through a high-lift blonde shade to the ends, as it will discolor the hair. Sometimes (even during rinsing), protect the hair with a heavy conditioner, shaft to ends. This will help.
In a double-process application, why does the regrowth come out lighter than the shaft and ends?
The scalp area will always process faster because of the presence of body heat. You must go back to the other areas and reapply lightener until the result matches the regrowth area. It is safe to use up to two applications of a lightener on the shaft and ends in one day.