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Colour Guides
Lifecolor Plus Farmacolor Essence
B.life Color Ammonia Free
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction to this Professional Color Guide 4
Introduction to Farmavita 5
Sensitivity Test and General Method 6
Lifecolor Plus Excelsa Hp:
Introduction to Lifecolor Plus Excelsa Hp 8
Complete List/Ordering Form of Lifecolor Plus 9
The Life Color Plus Range 10
Mixing Ratio Lifecolor Plus & Choosing the Shade 11
Introduction to Farmacolor Essence 13
Farmacolor Essence:
The Farmacolor Essence Range 15
Mixing Ratio Lifecolor Plus & Choosing the Shade 16
General Info on Lifecolor and Farmacolor:
Choosing the Peroxide and Application Times 18
The Role of Superlighteners 19
Colouring White Hair 20
Tinting Back 21
Neutral 22
Semi-Permanents 23
Complete List/Ordering Form of Lifecolor Plus 14
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
B.life Color Ammonia Free:
Introduction to B.life Color 25
Complete List/Ordering Form and Range of B.life 26
Directions for B.life Color 27
Farmavita Products and Colouring Tips:
Pre-color Spray 28
Root Treatment 29
Neutralising Colours 30
Farmacolor Correctors 31
Life Décolor Bleaching Cream 33
Troubleshooting Solutions 34
Bleach Bath 35
Farmavita Dust-Free Bleach 32
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Introduction This manual is designed as a comprehensive, all-in-one, professional colour guide for users of Far-mavita colours including Lifecolour Plus, Farma-color Essence and B.life Ammonia Free. Information on ingredients, colour range, order forms and mixing ratios are divided into sections for each range. Guides for using cream peroxide, dust-free bleach, pre-colour pigmentation, root treatment, neutral, correctors and more are included to further assist in promoting the absolute best results with the Farmavita range of colour.
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Farmavita SRL Cosmetic Research Laboratories is an Italian company based in Milan. They have been creating quality hair colour, treatments and finishing prod-ucts for over 30 years. Farmavita is a very progressive and innovative company. Their marketing base is still expanding and their products are now available in 40 countries including the USA, Canada, Europe, the Middle East and Russia. The plant is a modern full scale industrial complex, and fully computerized. The Company is constantly moni-toring new trends and ingredients for their products and investing in their own re-search and development. Each product is handled from formulation to shipment thus ensuring the highest quality. Farmavita are the producers of: Lifecolor Plus Farmacolor Essence B.life Color Ammonia Free Dust-free bleach Peroxide Lifestyle finishing products Shampoos, conditioners and intensive, restorative treatments Farmavita products have proved hugely popular in Australia and are used by hair-dressers all over the country.
The Farmavita Hair Colour Promise:
easy application
excellent coverage of white hair
protects and nourishes the hair
long lasting colour resists fading
beautiful, rich colours
non-irritating
great selection of tones and shades
colours mix easily, providing unlimited combinations
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Method Pour measured amount of cream peroxide and colour in a non-metallic
bowl. Mix with tint brush until you attain a smooth, consistent cream. Apply the mixture evenly, saturating and depositing the product. Timing
the exposure and the application times are important. Do not cover the hair.
First Application (on untreated hair) Length up to 20cm Apply part of the colour to the mid-lengths and ends of the hair. Leave
for 20 minutes. Apply the rest of the colour to the roots. Leave for 20 minutes. Total average treatment time 40 minutes. Length over 20cm Apply to the mid-lengths for 15 minutes. Then apply to the roots for 15 minutes. Finally, apply to the ends for another 15 minutes. Total treatment time 45 minutes. When colouring white hair, treatment time should be increased by 5
minutes. Before wetting, gently massage the hair in order to remove colour resi-
dues from the scalp. Work into an emulsion with water. Rinse out. Wash gently using a soft shampoo such as Farmavita Color Saver
Shampoo or Farmavita Hydro Repair Shampoo. Condition using Farmavita Color Saver Re-Vital Restoring lotion to lock
in the colour. Alternatively, condition with Farmavita Color Saver Mask.
Sensitivity Test Before applying any colour for the first time, it is always advisable to carry out a sensitivity test. To do this, apply a small amount of tint behind the ear or on the inside of the arm or elbow. Leave for 24 hours to see if any allergic reaction occurs.
Applying the Colour
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Life Color Plus Excelsa HP Professional
Colour Guide
Life Color Plus Excelsa Hp
As distributors of Farmavita products, we have great pleasure in presenting the Life Color Plus Professional Colour Guide as a manual and reference document. The technical aspects of the Excelsa Hp Technology provide balanced nourishment to the hair, restoring its main components of water, proteins and lipids. The three main principles of this new technology are as follows: Intense repair and maximum protection to promote better colour penetration.
Low molecular weight oligopeptides are the product of gentle enzymatic hy-drolysis of the protein rich Bertholletia Excelsa fruit. The small molecular size allows for better penetration through the hair fibre, and binds tightly to the hair proteins, which revitalizes and nourishes the hair from within.
Deep and lasting moisturizing. The deep penetration through the hair fibre cuticle into the cortex, combined with the ability of these molecules to bind to water, provides lasting and deep moisturisation. Moreover, it protects the hair against humidity, which makes it easier to style. The result is strong, shiny hair that is easy to comb.
Balanced formula: long lasting colour and 100% white coverage. The interaction between moisturizing oligopeptides and high quality pigments results in brilliant and rich colours with an optimum degree of coverage (100% of white hair). The precise balancing of the formulation ensures stabilized col-our, prevents fading and keeps the colour vibrant for longer. The base is en-riched with a revolutionary raw material that absorbs and destroys the ammonia smell.
Life Color Plus Excelsa Hp
With brazil nut extracts Life Color Plus Excelsa HP Professional is the 100ml colour range from Farmavita. It contains ex-
tracts from the brazil nut plant, which protect, nourish and restructure the hair. This guarantees
excellent colouring results and at the same time, cares for the hair.
The Life Color Plus Excelsa HP range is a new colour based on a synergic system that extends
the duration of the colour, protecting the hair structure and assuring total coverage of white hair.
Life Color Plus Excelsa HP colours give an intensive colour finish while leaving the hair looking
natural and soft.
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9 LIFE COLOR PLUS EXCELSA HP COMPLETE LIST/ORDERING FORM
DESCRIPTION QTY DESCRIPTION QTY LIFE COL 1N/1.0 LIFE COL 5MM/5.52 LIFE COL 3N/3.0 LIFE COL 6MM/6.52 LIFE COL 4N/4.0 LIFE COL 4.12 LIFE COL 5N/5.0 LIFE COL 5.12 LIFE COL 6N/6.0 LIFE COL 6.13 LIFE COL 7N/7.0 LIFE COL 7.13 LIFE COL 8N/8.0 LIFE COL 8B/8.13 LIFE COL 9N/9.0 LIFE COL 9B/9.13 LIFE COL 10N/10.0 LIFE COL 6.15 LIFE COL 4NI/4.00 LIFE COL 9F/9.02 LIFE COL 5NI/5.00 LIFE COL 10F/10.02 LIFE COL 6NI/6.00 LIFE COL 4RM/4.5 LIFE COL 7NI/7.00 LIFE COL 5RM/5.5 LIFE COL 8NI/8.00 LIFE COL 6RM/6.5 LIFE COL 4NW/4.03 LIFE COL 4.4 LIFE COL 5NW/5.03 LIFE COL 5R/5.4 LIFE COL 6NW/6.03 LIFE COL 6R/6.4 LIFE COL 7NW/7.03 LIFE COL 7R/7.4 LIFE COL 8NW/8.03 LIFE COL 8R/8.4 LIFE COL 5.07 LIFE COL 5RD/5.43 LIFE COL 6.07 LIFE COL 6RD/6.43 LIFE COL 7.07 LIFE COL 7RD/7.43 LIFE COL 8.07 LIFE COL 7RI/7.44 LIFE COL 9.07 LIFE COL 6RT/6.45 LIFE COL 1C/1.10 LIFE COL 7RT/7.45 LIFE COL 4C/4.1 LIFE COL 8RT/8.45 LIFE COL 5C/5.1 LIFE COL 6CR/6.46 LIFE COL 6C/6.1 LIFE COL 7CR/7.46 LIFE COL 7C/7.1 LIFE COL 5RV/5.62 LIFE COL 8C/8.1 LIFE COL 6RV/6.62 LIFE COL 9C/9.1 LIFE COL 7RV/7.62
LIFE COL 10.1 LIFE COL 5RR/5.64 LIFE COL 4D/4.3 LIFE COL 6RR/6.64 LIFE COL 5D/5.3 LIFE COL 7RR/7.64 LIFE COL 6D/6.3 LIFE COL 6RS/6.66 LIFE COL 7D/7.3 LIFE COL 7RS/7.66 LIFE COL 8D/8.3 LIFE COL 8RS/8.66 LIFE COL 9D/9.3 LIFE COL 4I/4.20 LIFE COL 7DI/7.33 LIFE COL 5I/5.20 LIFE COL 8DI/8.33 LIFE COL 6.26 LIFE COL 9DI/9.33 LIFE COL 9.22 LIFE COL 6.34 LIFE COL 10S/900 LIFE COL 8.34 LIFE COL 10SC/901 LIFE COL 5T/5.31 LIFE COL 10SP/902 LIFE COL 6T/6.31 LIFE COL 10SD/903 LIFE COL 7T/7.31 LIFE COL 10FG/911 LIFE COL 6.32 LIFE COL 10.00/10.00 LIFE COL 7.32 LIFE COL 4CI/4.35 LIFE COL 5CI/5.35 LIFE COL 6CI/6.35 LIFE COL 4MM/4.52
Naturals 1.0 Black 3.0 Dark Brown 4.0 Brown 5.0 Light Brown 6.0 Dark Blonde 7.0 Blonde 8.0 Light Blonde 9.0 Very Light Blonde 10.0 Platinum Blonde
Natural Intensive
4.00 Intense Brown 5.00 Light Intense Brown 6.00 Dark Intense Blonde 7.00 Intense Blonde 8.00 Light Intense Blonde
Natural Warm Intensive
4.03 Warm Brown 5.03 Warm Light Brown 6.03 Warm Dark Blonde 7.03 Warm Blonde 8.03 Warm Light Blonde
Mat Cold Naturals 5.07 Light Mat Brown 6.07 Dark Mat Blonde 7.07 Mat Blonde 8.07 Light Mat Blonde 9.07 Very Light Mat Blonde
Ash Series 1.10 Blue Black 4.1 Dark Ash Blonde 5.1 Medium Ash Blonde 6.1 Dark Ash Blonde 7.1 Ash Blonde 8.1 Light Ash Blonde 9.1 Very Light Ash Blonde
Golden series 4.3 Golden Brown 5.3 Light Golden Brown 6.3 Dark Golden Blonde 7.3 Golden Blonde 8.3 Light Golden Blonde 9.3 Very Light Golden Blonde 6.34 Dark Golden Copper Blonde 8.34 Light Golden Copper Blonde 7.33 Intense Golden Blonde
8.33 Light Intense Golden Blonde
Browns/Warm Beiges
5.31 Light Golden Ash Brown 6.31Dark Golden Ash Blonde 7.31 Golden Ash Blonde 6.32 Dark Golden Irisee Blonde 7.32 Golden Irisee Blonde 4.35 Chocolate Brown 5.35 Light Chocolate Brown 6.35 Dark Chocolate Blonde 4.52 Chocolate Mahogany Brown 5.52 Light Chocolate Mahogany Brown 6.52 Dark Chocolate Mahogany Blonde
Browns/Cold Beiges
6.13 Dark Beige Blonde 7.13 Beige Blonde 8.13 Light Beige Blonde 9.13 Very Light Beige Blonde 4.12 Ash Irisee Brown 5.12 Light Ash Irisee Brown 6.15 Dark Ash Mahogany Blonde 9.02 Very Light Pearl Blonde 10.02 Platinum Pearl Blonde
Mahogany 4.5 Mahogany Brown 5.5 Light Mahogany Brown 6.5 Dark Mahogany Blonde
Coppers
4.4 Copper Brown 5.4 Light Copper Brown 6.4 Dark Copper Blonde 7.4 Copper Blonde 8.4 Light Copper Blonde 5.43 Light Copper Golden Brown 6.43 Dark Copper Golden Blonde 7.43 Copper Golden Blonde 7.44 Intense Copper Blonde 6.45 Dark Copper Mahogany 7.45 Copper Mahogany Blonde 8.45 Light Copper Mahogany Blonde 6.46 Dark Copper Red Blonde 7.46 Copper Red Blonde
Reds
5.62 Light Red Violet Brown 6.62 Dark Red Violet Blonde 7.62 Red Violet Blonde 5.64 Light Red Copper Brown 6.64 Dark Red Copper Blonde 7.64 Red Copper Blonde 6.66 Dark Intense Red Blonde 7.66 Intense Red Blonde 8.66 Light Intense Red Blonde
Irisee 4.20 Iresee Brown
5.20 Light Irisee Brown 6.26 Dark Irisee Red Blonde 9.22 Very Light Irisee Rose Blonde
Superlighteners
900 Extra Light Blonde Sup. Light 901 Light Ash Blonde Sup. Light 902 Platinum Blonde Sup. Light 903 Extra Light Golden Blonde Sup. Light 911 Silver Wistaria 10.00 Neutral
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MIXING RATIO OF LIFECOLOR
AND PEROXIDE
1 + 1.5
1 x 100ml tube of Life Color Plus
+
150ml of Farmavita Cream Peroxide
On 0% to 50% of white hair
Alternatively 1 + 1
1 tube 100ml + 100ml of peroxide
On 50% to 100% white hair
Choosing the Shade
Always evaluate the percentage of white hair as well as analysing the scalp.
For first application on Natural Hair:
From 0% to 30% white Option to use a .0 /.00 shade
(for natural, intense coverage)
From 30% to 70% white Choose desired shade and
mix 1 + 1 with a .0/.00 shade
From 70% to 100% white Choose desired shade and
mix 1+ 1 with a .0/ .00 or.03
(warm) shade
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Professional Colour Guide
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Farmavita have made impressive improvements to the Farmacolor range with the new Farmacolor Essence. One of the reasons Farmacolor has been so appealing to hairdressers is that it is gentle on the hair and scalp and the new formula will be no different in this respect. There is no increase to the ammonia levels but there will be greater quantities of the five essential herbal ingredients: nettle, eucalyptus, helichrysum, artemesia and rosemary. The updated formula has used the latest in colour technology to achieve the best coverage and colour while nourishing the hair. The new range has a fresh, fruity fra-grance that completely absorbs any smell of ammonia. Its soft texture mixes easily, making it great to work with. The 10 herbs used in the previous formula have been cut down to 5 essential herbs in greater concentrations. The following wild herbs from the Mediterranean Bush-land are used in Farmacolor Essence:
Nettle: Rich in minerals such as iron, silicon, calcium, potassium, manganese and in ascorbic acid. It is an important re-mineraliser and tonic and acts to pre-vent hair loss. It works on the scalp to control oily hair with or without dandruff. Its gentle action allows frequent washing. Eucalyptus: Invigorating, purifying, cleansing, conditioning and regenerative. It has refreshing, cleansing and conditioning properties leaving the hair soft and shiny. Helichrysum: Soothing, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidising. Artemesia: Invigorating, anti-bacterial, anti-oxidising and slightly astringent. Rosemary Oil: Anti-fungal, anti-oxidant, astringent, regenerates hair growth, regulates natural oils and acts as a tonic for the hair. It has cleansing properties for oily hair: it normalises the excess natural oils and prevents the formation of dandruff by invigorating and stimulating the scalp.
The international numbering system used for tint colour codes is also used in the tint code system in the Farmacolor. Another exciting modification to the Farmacolour range is the addition of 24 new shades to the range.
essenceFARMACOLOR
FARMACOLOR ESSENCE COMPLETE LIST/ORDERING FORM
DESCRIPTION QTY DESCRIPTION QTY FARMA 1N/1.0 FARMA 6RV/6.62 FARMA 2N/2.0 FARMA 7RV/7.62 FARMA 3N/3.0 FARMA 6RS/6.66 FARMA 4N/4.0 FARMA 7RS/7.66 FARMA 5N/5.0 FARMA 8RS/8.66 FARMA 6N/6.0 FARMA 7RI/7.44 FARMA 7N/7.0 FARMA 8RI/8.44 FARMA 8N/8.0 FARMA 9RI/9.44 FARMA 9N/9.0 FARMA 4I/4.20 FARMA 10N/10.0 FARMA 5I/5.20 FARMA 4.03 FARMA 6.26 FARMA 5.03 FARMA 9.22 FARMA 6.03 FARMA 5T/5.31 FARMA 7.03 FARMA 6T/6.31 FARMA 8.03 FARMA 7T/7.31 FARMA 5.07 FARMA 6.32 FARMA 6.07 FARMA 7.32 FARMA 7.07 FARMA 6.13 FARMA 8.07 FARMA 7.13 FARMA 9.07 FARMA 8B/8.13 FARMA 1C/1.10 FARMA 9B/9.13 FARMA 4C/4.1 FARMA 4.12 FARMA 5C/5.1 FARMA 5.12 FARMA 6C/6.1 FARMA 8.12 FARMA 7C/7.1 FARMA 9F/9.02 FARMA 8C/8.1 FARMA 10F/10.02 FARMA 9C/9.1 FARMA 6S/6.34 FARMA 10.1 FARMA 7S/7.34 FARMA 4D/4.3 FARMA 8S/8.34 FARMA 5D/5.3 FARMA 4CI/4.35 FARMA 6D/6.3 FARMA 5CI/5.35 FARMA 7D/7.3 FARMA 6CI/6.35 FARMA 8D/8.3 FARMA 4.52 FARMA 9D/9.3 FARMA 5.52 FARMA 4RM/4.5 FARMA 6.52 FARMA 5RM/5.5 FARMA 10S/900 FARMA 6RM/6.5 FARMA 10SC/901 FARMA 6RT/6.45 FARMA 10SD/903 FARMA 7RT/7.45 FARMA 10SP/902 FARMA 8RT/8.45 FARMA 10.00/10.00 FARMA 4.4 FARMA BLUE FARMA 5R/5.4 FARMA GREEN FARMA 6R/6.4 FARMA RED FARMA 7R/7.4 FARMA VIOLET FARMA 5RV/5.62 FARMA YELLOW
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Ash Series 1.10 Blue Black 4.1 Dark Ash Blonde 5.1 Medium Ash Blonde 6.1 Dark Ash Blonde 7.1 Ash Blonde 8.1 Light Ash Blonde 9.1 Very Light Ash Blonde 10.1 Platinum Ash Blonde
Browns/Warm Beiges
5.31 Light Golden Ash Brown 6.31Dark Golden Ash Blonde 7.31 Golden Ash Blonde 6.32 Dark Golden Irisee Blonde 7.32 Golden Irisee Blonde 4.35 Chocolate Brown 5.35 Light Chocolate Brown 6.35 Dark Chocolate Blonde 4.52 Chocolate Mahogany Brown 5.52 Light Chocolate Mahogany Brown 6.52 Dark Chocolate Mahogany Blonde
Irisee 4.20 Iresee Brown 5.20 Light Irisee Brown 6.26 Dark Irisee Red Blonde 9.22 Very Light Irisee Rose Blonde
Superlighteners
900 Extra Light Blonde Sup. Light 901 Light Ash Blonde Sup. Light 902 Platinum Blonde Sup. Light 903 Extra Light Golden Blonde Sup. Light 10.00 Neutral
Mahogany 4.5 Mahogany Brown 5.5 Light Mahogany Brown
Coppers
4.4 Copper Brown 5.4 Light Copper Brown 6.4 Dark Copper Blonde 7.4 Copper Blonde 7.44 Intense Copper Blonde 8.44 Intensive Light Copper Blonde 9.44 Intensive Very Light Copper Blonde 6.45 Dark Copper Mahogany 7.45 Copper Mahogany Blonde 8.45 Light Copper Mahogany Blonde
Naturals 1.0 Black 2.0 Darkest Brown 3.0 Dark Brown 4.0 Brown 5.0 Light Brown 6.0 Dark Blonde 7.0 Blonde 8.0 Light Blonde 9.0 Very Light Blonde 10.0 Platinum Blonde
Natural Warm Intensive
4.03 Warm Brown 5.03 Warm Light Brown 6.03 Warm Dark Blonde 7.03 Warm Blonde 8.03 Warm Light Blonde
Mat Cold Naturals 5.07 Light Mat Brown 6.07 Dark Mat Blonde 7.07 Mat Blonde 8.07 Light Mat Blonde 9.07 Very Light Mat Blonde
Correctors Blue Green Red Yellow
Reds
5.62 Light Red Violet Brown 6.62 Dark Red Violet Blonde 7.62 Red Violet Blonde 6.66 Dark Intense Red Blonde 7.66 Intense Red Blonde 8.66 Light Intense Red Blonde
Browns/Cold Beiges
6.13 Dark Beige Blonde 7.13 Beige Blonde 8.13 Light Beige Blonde 9.13 Very Light Beige Blonde 4.12 Ash Irisee Brown 5.12 Light Ash Irisee Brown 8.12 Light Ash Irisee Blonde 9.02 Very Light Pearl Blonde 10.02 Platinum Pearl Blonde
Golden series 4.3 Golden Brown 5.3 Light Golden Brown 6.3 Dark Golden Blonde 7.3 Golden Blonde 8.3 Light Golden Blonde 9.3 Very Light Golden Blonde 6.34 Dark Golden Copper Blonde 7.34 Golden Copper Blonde 8.34 Light Golden Copper Blonde
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MIXING RATIO OF FARMACOLOR ESSENCE
AND PEROXIDE
1 + 1.5
1 x 60ml tube of Farmacolor Essence
+
90 ml of Farmavita Cream Peroxide
Alternatively, mix 1+1 to obtain a deeper colour
Choosing the Shade
Always evaluate the base colour and percentage of natural, white hair.
First application on Natural Hair:
From 0% to 30% Choose natural or fashion
shades as desired
From 30% to 70% Choose desired shade and mix
1 + 1 with a .0 shade
From 70% to 100% Choose desired shade and mix
1+ 1 with a .0 or .03 shade
The following pages contain information that is applicable to Lifecolor Plus or Farmacolor Essence,
but not B.life Color.
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Choosing the Peroxide Creme Peroxide 10 volume -To colour the same base
tone hair -To deepen colour (to darken)
-To give colour reflections
-To colour or tone hair that has been pre lightened
Creme Peroxide 20 volume -To cover white hair
-To enhance reflections -To lift natural hair colour up to 2 shades
Creme Peroxide 30 volume -To lighten up to 3 shades
-For resistant hair
-To enhance warm reflections -Covers white hair translu-cently
Creme Peroxide 40 volume -For use with super lightener series
-To lighten up to 4 levels
Application Times 30 minutes -To cover and colour tone on
tone and darker tones
40 minutes -To lighten 1-3 levels
-To cover and colour white hair
45 minutes -To colour, to cover and give reflection -To lighten 4 or more levels -To cover and colour resistant, white hair
Treatment times may be reduced considerably by using heat accelerators.
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THE ROLE OF SUPERLIGHTENERS (highlift series)
Superlighteners Will Lift From Base Level 6– 10
ADD MORE PEROXIDE
30 ml of Superlightener
900 (or any of 900 series)
+
60 ml of
30 Vol Peroxide 40 Vol Peroxide
ADD MORE NEUTRAL
1 tube of Superlightener 900 (or any
of 900 series)
+ 1/8 tube of
10.00 (Neutral)
OR
OR
ADD MORE BLEACH
1-2cm of Life Décolor bleaching cream
+ 100ml of
Superlightener 900
Please Note: If superlighteners are used on a base level 4 or 5, a much warmer
result will be achieved.
Optional: Use of 10-volume peroxide will also colour by depositing into the hair
but it will not lighten or cover as well as 20 volume peroxide.
Colouring White Hair Is Easy
0 – 30% White Hair Fashion shade + optional 1/4 or 1/2 mix of .0 Natural, or .00 Natural for a solid
shade
30 – 70% White Hair ½ Natural shade (.0 or .00) + ½ Fashion shade for 100% coverage and colour
hold.
Alternatively, mix 1 part tint + 1.5 parts peroxide to lighten and have a more
translucent coverage
70% - 100% of White Hair For Natural hair shades that contain 70-100% of white hair, mix with .0 or .00.
For warmer reflect use .03
70% - 100% of White Hair For Natural hair shades that contain 70-100% of white hair, mix with .0 or .00.
For warmer reflect use .03
30 – 70% White Hair ½ Natural shade (.0 or .00) + ½ Fashion shade for 100% coverage and colour
hold.
Alternatively, mix 1 part tint + 1.5 parts peroxide to lighten and have a more
translucent coverage
0 – 30% White Hair Fashion shade + optional 1/4 or 1/2 mix of .0 Natural, or .00 Natural for a solid
shade
Colouring White Hair Is Easy
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Tinting Back From a Blonde to a Medium Brown
Colour Formula
Client’s initial hair: Blonde hair, base level of 9 or 10
Desired end result: to darken hair colour to a level 5
Option 1 (if hair is in good condition):
Option 2 (if hair is damaged):
Rinse hair thoroughly, emulsifying and proceed with a Farmavita Color
Saver Shampoo and Mask
Apply Farmavita Color Saver Re-Vital Lotion to lock in colour and give deep
nourishing treatment
Rinse and style
Mix 5.03 + 5.4 + double amount of tap water (1+2) Apply all through hair from roots to ends Eliminate excess product with fingers Leave on hair for 5 mins Mix 5.0 + 5.3 this time with 20vol, 1+1 ratio Apply to hair and leave for 40 mins
FINAL RESULT IS BASE LEVEL 5 BROWN HAIR (without fading)
spray red filler uniformly on hair (Farmavita pre-color spray) and comb through
Mix 5.0+5.3 with 20vol peroxide (1+1)
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NEUTRAL – WHAT IS ITS PURPOSE?
Creating Half Shade Lift With Neutral 10.00
Add 2-4cm Of Neutral To 7.0 = 7 ½ Neutral
Add 2-4cm Of Neutral To 8.1 = 8 ½ Ash
Add 2-4cm Of Neutral To 6.4 = 6 ½ Copper
Neutral 10.00 - Clear
Neutral has been specially designed to lift colour WORKING ONLY FROM LEVEL 6 ONWARDS
Neutral 10.00 is used to add shine and reflection and create lighter and brighter
shades.
It can lift up to ½ a shade on its own.
It can be safely added to the Super lighteners (highlift series) to boost colour lift.
Add to your fashion colours for a more vibrant colour and to lift half a shade.
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SEMI PERMANENT COLOURS
This colour fills the hair shaft with collagen and protein and allows the hair some colour without leaving a line of regrowth.
This colour coats the outer layer of the hair; it does not permanently penetrate the cortex. It will last between 6 – 8 weeks (up to 24 washes). It can highlight or deepen natural colour. Tones bleached or white hair - will not cover 100%, there is some translucency. Can also be used as a colour filler for tinting over bleached hair. It is a wonderful way for the client to enjoy colour and shine between tints. Many of you will have your own formula for mixing a semi-or demi permanent. This is the
formula that we recommend.
1 Part Colour + 2 Parts Activator developer
1 part colour + 2 parts Activator Developer = semi-permanent or toner
1 part colour + 2 parts 10 vol. = semi-permanent or demi-permanent
METHOD Shampoo hair gently with a neutral shampoo
and towel dry (no conditioner)
Apply Semi-permanent colour
Leave on hair for at least 15-20 minutes
Wash and condition with Color Saver range
Towel dry
Popular Choices For Semi-permanents
5.31 Light Golden Ash Brown
or 6.31 Dark Golden Ash Blonde
6.4 Dark Copper Blonde
or 5.62 Light Red Violet Brown
Deep warm chestnut with violet overtones
Warmth without too much red!
Stunning reds for a more dramatic effect!
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B.life Color Ammonia Free
With Argan Oil
Professional Colour Guide
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B..life color: Enriched with Argan Oil for Brilliant Colours. We are thrilled to present the brand new ammonia free colour range by Farmavita, B.life Ammonia Free with Argan Oil. Due to ever increasing demand, Farmavita have created a gentle ammonia free colour, enriched with Argan Oil. This is a very exciting development and we’re sure you’ll be thrilled by the quality of this latest-technology Ammonia free colour. The gentle cream contains conditioning and soothing components for full protection during the colouring process. The gentle formula is enriched with Argan Oil that sof-tens, revitalises, moisturises and improves hair elasticity. The B.life formula contains the highest standard of ammonia free hair colouring cream, for multifaceted colour and a super natural look. Nourishing and protective properties penetrate the hair leaving it healthy, natural and full of shine. Argan Oil Argan Oil is a luxury oil, extracted from the nut kernels of the Argan tree (Argania spinosa). It is exceptionally rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, E, carotene and Omega 6, as well as 9 essential, fatty acids which give the hair antifree radical properties which defend the hair against ageing. Argan Oil helps to soften, strengthen, moisturise and protect hair while increasing shine and vibrancy. High Quality Pigments The colour pigments are so small they easily pene-trate deeply into the hair fibre. Once the colour pig-ments have penetrated the hair, they develop into larger colour pigments which hold into the hair assuring optimum grey coverage and long-lasting colour. Fruity Fragrance The new fragrance with fruit tones gives clients in the salon a pleasurable experience.
B.life Color Ammonia Free
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B.life Ordering Form And Colours
DESCRIPTION QTY
B.LIFE 2.0
B.LIFE 3.0
B.LIFE 4.0
B.LIFE 5.0
B.LIFE 6.0
B.LIFE 7.0
B.LIFE 8.0
B.LIFE 6.31
B.LIFE 7.31
B.LIFE 5.32
B.LIFE 7.32
B.LIFE 5.34
B.LIFE 6.34
B.LIFE 5.35
B.LIFE 6.35
B.LIFE 7.35
B.LIFE 7.1
B.LIFE 9.01
B.LIFE 9.02
B.LIFE 9.03
B.LIFE 4.52
B.LIFE 6.52
B.LIFE 6.26
B.LIFE 5.4
B.LIFE 7.66
Naturals 2.0 Darkest Brown 3.0 Dark Brown 4.0 Brown 5.0 Light Brown 6.0 Dark Blonde 7.0 Blonde 8.0 Light Blonde
Browns 6.31 Dark Tobacco Blonde 7.31 Tobacco Blonde 5.32 Light Honey Brown 7.32 Honey Blonde 5.34 Light Amber Brown 6.34 Dark Amber Blonde 5.35 Light Chocolate Brown 6.35 Dark Chocolate Blonde 7.35 Chocolate Blonde
Ash 7.1 Ash Blonde
Blondes 9.01 Very Light Iceberg Blonde 9.02 Very Light Pearl Blonde 9.03 Very Light Sand Blonde
Reds 4.52 Rosewood Brown 6.52 Dark Rosewood Blonde 6.26 Dark Vibrant Violet Blonde 5.4 Light Copper Brown 7.66 Vibrant Red Blonde
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MIXING RATIO
PEROXIDE STRENGTH
and PROCESSING TIME
of B.life COLOR
1 + 1.5
1 x 100ml tube of B.life Color Ammonia Free
+
150ml of Activator, 10 or 20 Vol Farmavita Cream
Peroxide
0-50% white: 1 + 1.5 of 10vol. Leave 25-30 mins.
50-100% white : 1 + 1.5 of 20vol. Leave 30 mins.
Alternatively, mix 1 + 1 for a deeper, darker colour.
To refresh lengths and ends, and add richness and shine to
natural hair colour, use B.life Color with Activator. Leave for
20 mins.
When application time is complete, add enough water to
work hair into a lather. Rinse well. Use Farmavita Color
Saver Shampoo and Color Saver Mask for best results.
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Farmavita Pre-colour Spray
Red: for pre-pigmentation of red, violet or mahogany tones, or to intensify tones from 1.0-4.0 Orange: for pre-pigmentation of auburn or light red, or to intensify tones from 5.0-7.0. Yellow: for pre-pigmentation of golden or light auburn tones, or to intensify tones from 8.0-10.0
Caution: Use appropriate gloves. Avoid Contact with eyes. This product can stain.
Colouring pre-pigmentation is ideal for smoothing out porosity and for intensifying and extending hair colour.
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Root Treatment
Apply part of the colour to regrowth only. Leave for 15-20 minutes. Spray the ends with water. Apply the rest of the colour to the length and ends. Leave on for 15-20 minutes. Total average treatment time 30-40 minutes.
Root Treatment for Super-Lightener Series*
Apply the colour to regrowth only. Do not comb through to the ends in order to avoid emphasising the difference.
*Super-Lightener Series available in Life Color Plus and Farmacolor Essence only.
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HOW NEUTRALISING COLOURS ARE USED TO NEUTRALISE OUT OPPOSITE
TONES
If hair has a brassy orange overtone: a blue based colour (ASH) will bring hair back to a neutral brown. If hair has a yellow tone (GOLD): a violet based colour (IRISEE) will give a neutral result. If hair has a greenish overtone (MATTE): a red will neutralise the reflect .
ORANGE COUNTERACTS BLUE VIOLET COUNTERACTS YELLOW GREEN COUNTERACTS RED
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Apart from neutralising unwanted tones,
Farmacolor Correctors are also used to intensify the following reflects:
To intensify a reflect in a shade or colour:
Add 2cm or 3cm to your mix when preparing a colour. +
For example:
Mix ½ tube of 7.66 + 3 cm of the Red corrector to intensify the colour
and make it more vibrant.
When intensifying a gold shade for a “honey” colour
add 2cm of the Yellow corrector to your desired shade.
To create a 7.1 you can also mix 7.0 + 2cm of the Blue corrector.
To add more vibrancy, more lift and more hold when colouring red tips
or highlights, add 1/8 of a tube of Red corrector to your mix.
By using Farmacolor correctors in your formulas to intensify reflects, you
can customise your colours, giving creative and unique results.
Note: When working with correctors, ensure that the mix has been blended
consistently in order to avoid colour spots on the hair.
Reflects
Yellow
Gold tones
Green
Matte tones
Red
Red tones
Blue
Ash tones
Violet
Iridescent tones
1 Ash 2 Violet 3 Gold 4 Copper 5 Mahogany 6 Red 7 Violet
Our numbering system is as follows:
Use Farmavita Bleach when you need to lift artificial colour more than 3 levels in natural-coloured hair Farmavita Bleach will lighten hair colour by 6 to
7 shades.
Specially designed formulation for sensitive
skin.
For added protection mix in protective fluid.
Does not dry out - allows for creamier
consistency.
Gives an even lightening effect.
Reduces processing time.
Can be added to the ‘Superlightener Series’ to
enhance lift.
USER FRIENDLY for hairdressers and clients.
Farmavita Dust-free Bleach Blue or White
Use With
10-20-30 or 40 Volume Peroxide
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Life Décolor - Professional Hair Bleaching Cream
The Life Décolor bleaching cream can be used with 10, 20, 30 or 40 volume peroxide.
Mix bleaching cream to desired consistency. Leave on hair until desired bleaching shade is reached. Rinse well and wash with Hydro Repair or Color Saver Shampoo. Condition with Hydro Repair or Color Saver Mask. Style as usual. 1-2cm of Life Décolor bleaching cream can also be added to the highlift
series. Exposure times are approximate only. The processing time varies
according to the initial hair shade. For example: - if it is a natural colour - if there is colour build-up - use of foils - use of heat
DESIRED LEVEL OF BLEACHING
STRENGTH OF PEROXIDE
TIME-EXPOSURE
3 TONES 20 VOL 20 to 30 MINS
4 TONES 30 VOL 25 to 40 MINS
6 TONES 40 VOL 35 to 60 MINS
The Farmavita Life Décolor cream bleach is now available in Australia for the first time. Its creamy consistency makes it easy to work with and it is less messy than conventional powder bleaches. Life Décolor lifts up to 6 tones. There is no volatility and no risk of inhalation. Its easy and fast to use with maximum respect for the hair.
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TROUBLESHOOTING SOLUTIONS
Deep flat result - no lightening of natural pigment.
Peroxide too low in strength
Lighter, much warmer brassy tone result – too much lightening of natural pigment.
Peroxide too high in
strength
Decreased porosity and cuticle damage – colour translucent and faded.
Peroxide too high in strength
Decreased colour retention because of cuticle damage.
Peroxide too high in strength
Fashion Colour fading very quickly, within 1-3 weeks.
Requires Natural Series tint to be mixed with Fashion Colour
Colour did not take on hair very well.
Requires longer processing time
Review peroxide quality
Fashion colours to be mixed with Naturals
Has the correct Colour Level been chosen?
Accurate measure-ments are essential: Scales are recom-mended.
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Bleach Bath to adjust or strip out unwanted reflects
Please note: This is used to eliminate hard and unwanted, reflects, for example, eliminating a red or copper base that shows through brown or ash tones; or lifting a colour that has turned out
too dark.
Apply to the mid-lengths and ends of the hair on the basin.
Leave on the hair for up to 15 minutes (keep watching it).
Rinse, after hair has lifted 1 or half a shade.
Shampoo the hair gently and towel dry.
Proceed to apply the desired permanent colour as per usual
procedure.
Apply Farmavita Color Saver Re-Vital Lotion to lock in colour.
Apply Farmavita Color Saver Shampoo and Mask.
Rinse and style.
Mix: 1/3 of Farmavita bleach 1/3 of 10 Vol peroxide 1/3 of shampoo
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Color Saver Range: Shampoo Mask Re-vital Lotion B4 Styling Cream with UV Filter
Hydro Repair Range: Shampoo Mask Milky Breeze
Silver & Gold Shampoo
Volumizing Range: Shampoo Boost Leave-in Cream
Smoothing Range: Shampoo Mask Smoothing Heat Defence Spray