root touch-up

Step by Step Instructions

CAUTION

Can cause an allergic reaction.
Avoid contact with eyes. Rinse immediately if product comes into contact with them. Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows. Rinse hair well after application. Wear suitable gloves. Keep out of reach of children.

IMPORTANT:

Hair colourants 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.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT AT ALL IF:

   • you have already experienced any reaction to colouring products.
   • you have sensitive, irritated or damaged scalp.

   In these cases consult a doctor before using any hair colour product.

2. PERFORM A SKIN ALLERGY TEST 48 HOURS BEFORE EACH PRODUCT USE even if you have already used colouring products before.

3. DURING COLOURING YOU EXPERIENCE

   • any stinging or burning and/or rash, rinse immediately and discontinue use as this may be an indication of more serious reaction. DO NOT colour your hair again before consulting a doctor or seeking medical advice.
   • rapidly spreading skin rash, dizziness or faintness, shortness of breath and/or swelling to eyes/face, rinse immediately and SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

4. IF AFTER COLOURING OR ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS YOU EXPERIENCE

   problems such as skin or scalp itching, skin or scalp rash, swelling to eyes/face, blistering and/or skin or scalp weeping SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

   PRECAUTIONS

   • This product contains ingredients which may cause severe eye irritation and possible permanent eye injury. If the developer or hair colour gets into your eye, flush immediately with a large amount of lukewarm water and seek medical advice.
   • If you must wear contact lenses during application and any product gets into your eye, remove the contact lens first, then flush immediately with a large amount of lukewarm water and seek medical advice.
   • Do not inhale or ingest the product.
   • Do not use if your hair has been coloured with henna or metal dyes.
   • Remove all metal objects from hair before colouring and keep them away during colouring. Do not use metal tools.
   • Keep developer away from heat and light. Do not mix this colorant with any other product. Do not keep any unused product. Do not leave the mixture in a closed bottle (bottle may expand or burst).
   • Product not intended to be used on children.

NEED HELP?

Call the Clairol Colour Experts on free phone 0800 181184 (UK) or 1800 535909 (Ireland) for free personal colour advice.

Allergy Test

Hair colour products may cause allergic reactions, which in rare instances can be serious. Do not colour if you've had a previous reaction. To help minimize your risk, it is important to perform the skin allergy test 48 hours prior to every application.

You will need cotton wool or a cotton bud, a plastic bowl and a plastic spoon.

1. To open Permanent Colour Crème - 1 - tube, unscrew cap and turn 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 Permanent Colour Crème - 1 - and Colour Activating Lotion - 2 - bottle (about the size of a new 5 pence piece) in plastic bowl.
3. Tightly recap both Permanent Colour Crème - 1 - tube and Colour Activating Lotion - 2 - bottle.
4. Apply small amount of mixture to inside of elbow. Allow to dry. Do not wash site for 48 hours. Use remaining mixture for Strand Test (see below).
5. Examine test site during the next 48 hours. If no reaction occurs, you are ready to colour. If a rash or redness, burning or itching occurs, you may be allergic and you must not use this product. Retain the product for identification and call 0800 181184 (UK) or 1800 535909 (Ireland) for a refund.

Strand Test (Optional)

We recommend you do the strand test each time you colour to determine optimal timing and colour results. Perms, relaxers, previous colour and the sun can affect your results and timing. You will need scissors, tape, and a clock.

1. Cut a 1/4-inch strand from the root area that is generally not visible (any area NOT along the part line, temples, or hairline is best), and tape strand, exposing the root end.
2. Completely cover the exposed root end with the mixture remaining from the Allergy Test. Start timing.
3. Tightly recap both Permanent Colour Crème - 1 - tube and Colour Activating Lotion - 2 - bottle.
4. After 10 minutes, check root end of the strand. If the root end is not the colour you want, leave colour on for an additional 5 minutes.
   If during colouring you experience intense stinging or burning and/or rash, rinse immediately. Do not colour your hair again before consulting a physician. If you experience shortness of breath seek prompt medical attention.