Schwarzkopf IGORA ROYAL Shade Guide

It's not always easy to find your way around the world of hair coloring: new ranges, an abundance of shades, technical innovations, etc. Indeed, manufacturers are redoubling their imagination to satisfy increasingly demanding clients!

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Today, we're going to focus our attention on Schwarzkopf's IGORA ROYAL color line to master the technicality of this range. From "Highlifts" to "Nudes" tones, Schwarzkopf colorings will now hold no secrets for you.

Understanding this universe will allow you to best advise your clients and perfectly meet their expectations for a color result that lives up to their hopes!

The basic IGORA Royal range

The oxidation colorations IGORA Royal offer numerous shades for a brilliant color true to the color chart. Here are the different tone categories, their respective dosages, and processing times:

– "Naturals, Ash, and Beige"

These 100% covering bases guarantee natural reflections true to the color chart.

• Shades: -0, -1, and -4
• Dosage = 1+1
• Developer = 3%, 6%, or 9%
• Processing time = 30 to 45 minutes

– "Extra Naturals"

They will cover 100% of white hair, especially on thick and resistant hair, thanks to 25% more pigments compared to the previous shades. Natural reflections true to the color chart.

• Shades: -00
• Dosage = 1+1
• Developer = 9% or 6% on hair with more than 90% white hair (on the same tone level)
• Processing time = 30 to 45 minutes

– "Fashion Reflex Shades"

They will cover up to 70% of white hair (up to 100% with a covering base). Guarantee intense reflection.

• Shades: -11, -12, -13, -5, -55, -57, -6, -63, -65, -68, -7, -77, -88, -98, and -99
• Dosage = 1+1
• Developer = 3%, 6%, or 9%
• Processing time = 30 to 45 minutes

– "Pastel Shades"

Thanks to their low pigment concentration, they offer soft tints and subtle pastels. Can be used on natural tone levels 9 or on pre-lightened hair.

• Shades: The 9.5- series
• Dosage = 1+1
• Developer = 3%

Processing time = 5 to 30 minutes with visual control depending on the desired result and hair porosity

– "Color Additives":

They can be added directly to IGORA Royal shades and will help neutralize yellow tones, provide an anti-orange or anti-red neutralizing effect, boost a shade, or pastelize.

You can also lighten a natural base by 1 or 2 tones with the E-0 shade and add a cool or ash reflection with the E-1 shade.

• Neutralizing Shades: 0-11, 0-22, 0-33
• Amplifying Shades: 0-55, 0-77, 0-88, 0-89, 0-99
• Pastel Shade: D-0
• Blonding Cream: E-0
• Ashing Cream: E-1

The different IGORA Royal collections

IGORA Royal is available in several ranges to offer a wide choice of shades and possibilities depending on clients' expectations and specific needs. Here's what you can achieve with each coloring range.

The Fashion Lights

They lighten and color hair in one step! These shades offer up to 5 levels of lift and can be applied to natural or colored hair. They are suitable for bases 6 or darker and offer intense contrast and exceptional shine.

• Dosage = 1+1
• Developer = 12%

Processing time = 30 to 45 minutes (45 min on colored hair)

The Absolutes and Absolutes Age Blend

They will cover 100% of white hair and provide intense reflections thanks to 30% more pigments! The formula of Absolutes has been specially designed for mature hair thanks to a Pro-Age Complex for a fortifying and protective action. Will offer up to 3 levels of lift.

• Dosage = 1+1
• Developer = 6% or 9%
• Processing time = 30 to 45 minutes

The Absolutes Silver/White

These 4 shades will literally sublimate white and gray hair by neutralizing yellow tones and providing shine and radiance, without a regrowth effect.

• Dosage = 1+1
• Developer = 3%
• Processing time = 20 to 30 minutes

The Nude Tones

Riding the "nude" trend, these 6 shades offer a natural effect in beige tones, with a subtle powdery finish. You'll find 4 fashion shades as well as a lightener (10-46) and a super-lightener (12-46).

• Dosage = 1+1
• Developer = 3%, 6%, or 9%
• Processing time = 30 to 45 minutes
  For Lighteners:
• Dosage = 1+2
• Developer = 6% or 9%
• Processing time = 30 to 45 minutes

The Highlifts

These are lightening and super-lightening shades that will allow you to achieve cool blondes safely. Indeed, the formula of Highlifts integrates FIBREBOND Bond Reinforcing Technology to limit breakage during the technical service. You can also supplement with the FIBREPLEX optimizer treatment.

– "Lighteners"

The 10- tones will be used on bases 7 or lighter. These offer up to 4 levels of lift and will not cover white hair.

• Dosage = 1+1
• Developer = 9% or 12%
• Processing time = 45 minutes

– "Super Lighteners"

The 12- tones will be used on bases 6 or lighter. They offer up to 5 levels of lift and will not cover white hair.

• Dosage = 1+2
• Developer = 9% or 12%
• Processing time = 45 minutes