Grace Color 6.0 Dark Natural Blonde

What is Grace Color 6.0?Grace Color 6.0 (6N) by NIKA is a professional ammonia-free permanent colour cream: a dark natural blonde, level 6, with no added reflect, that covers grey hair. The result is a deep, balanced blonde: the reference shade for grey coverage at level 6 and the natural base to mix with the level 6 reflect shades. Dermatologically tested, it is mixed with Activators at 1:1.5, and one 100 ml tube is enough for two services. Grace Color 6.0 at a glance Mix: 50 ml of colour + 75 ml of Activator (1:1.5) Activator volume: 5, 10, 20, 30 or 40 vol, chosen from the starting base (table below) Processing time: 20 to 45 minutes depending on the Activator volume, plus 5 minutes on white hair Darker than level 3: lighten first with Blondeness, then colour Dermatologically tested: epicutaneous tests on volunteers with sensitive skin showed no signs of irritation Specifications Brand NIKA Range Grace Color Product type Ammonia-free permanent colour cream Shade 6.0 / 6N, dark natural blonde Ammonia No (ammonia-free) Format 100 ml tube Mixing ratio 1:1.5 (50 ml of colour + 75 ml of Activator) Developer Activators, 5 to 40 vol Processing time 20 to 45 minutes depending on the Activator volume Grey coverage Covers grey hair Dermatological test Dermatologically tested Use Professional use The starting base decides the colourGrace Color 6.0 deposits natural pigment, with no added reflect, and with the right Activator lifts the base by up to three tones. The result is the shade plus what the hair already contains, so the base comes first: its level, the percentage of white hair and the condition of the hair decide the Activator volume. Starting base Activator and time Result Level 6 5 or 10 vol · 20 min Tone on tone Level 6 or lighter 10 vol · 30 min Deposit Level 5 20 vol · 35 min Lifts 1 tone Level 4 30 vol · 40 min Lifts 2 tones Level 3 40 vol · 45 min Lifts 3 tones Level 2 or darker Lighten first with Blondeness (see the cases below) Then 6.0 at 10 vol, 30 min Mixing ratio 1:1.5. On white hair, add 5 minutes to the times in the table. Grace Color 6.0 mixes and quantitiesThe ratio is always 1:1.5: for every 1 part of colour, 1.5 parts of Activator. Colour Activator Use 25 ml 37.5 ml half a service 50 ml 75 ml one service 100 ml (whole tube) 150 ml two services Worked cases follow, from a simple regrowth to a dark base that needs lightening. Grace Color 6.0 on a level 6 base with regrowth: formula and times Starting point: level 6, natural or coloured, regrowth to cover. Formula: 50 ml of Grace Color 6.0 + 75 ml of Activators 10 vol (1:1.5). Processing time: 30 minutes on the regrowth (35 with white hair), then emulsify through lengths and ends for 5-10 minutes. Result: the shade is reached at its own level, with no lift. Grace Color 6.0 on a level 5 base with white hair: formula and times Starting point: level 5 with white hair, one tone darker than the shade. Formula: 50 ml of Grace Color 6.0 + 75 ml of Activators 20 vol (1:1.5). Processing time: 40 minutes, 5 extra minutes for the white hair included. Result: lifts 1 tone and covers the white hair at level 6. Grace Color 6.0 on a level 3 base: maximum lift in one step Starting point: level 3, three tones darker than the shade. Formula: 50 ml of Grace Color 6.0 + 75 ml of Activators 40 vol (1:1.5). Processing time: 45 minutes. Result: lifts 3 tones. Darker than level 3, 6.0 does not reach level 6 in one step. Grace Color 6.0 on a level 2 or darker base: lighten with Blondeness Up to 7, then colour Step 1, lightening: Blondeness Up to 7 (lift of up to 7 levels, controlled): 35 g of powder + 70 ml of Activators (1:2), volume chosen by how much lift is needed. Apply to dry hair, away from the scalp, and check every 5 minutes: 35 to 45 minutes, never more than 45. Step 2, colour, same day: rinse, towel-dry, then apply 50 ml of Grace Color 6.0 + 75 ml of Activators 10 vol (1:1.5) for 30 minutes; on very porous hair 5 vol. Note: a strand test shows the result first. Blondeness is not used on damaged or brittle hair. Grace Color 6.0 on a very dark or artificially coloured base: lighten with Blondeness Up to 9 When: level 1 (black), or a dark artificial colour, where more lift is needed. Step 1: Blondeness Up to 9 (lift of up to 9 levels): 35 g of powder + 70 ml of Activators (1:2), volume chosen by the lift needed, 30 to 45 minutes, checked every 5 minutes, never more than 45. Step 2, same day: rinse, towel-dry, then 50 ml of Grace Color 6.0 + 75 ml of Activators 10 vol for 30 minutes (5 vol on very porous hair). Note: the result depends on the colour history of the hair: strand test first, then the service is assessed in the salon. How to use Grace Color 6.0 Wear gloves. Apply on dry, unwashed hair. Mix 50 ml of Grace Color 6.0 with 75 ml of Activator (1:1.5), choosing the volume from the table above. Natural hair, first application: apply to lengths and ends and leave for 15 minutes, then apply to the roots and leave the whole head for the time in the table. Coloured hair, regrowth: apply to the roots for the time in the table, then dampen, emulsify and bring the colour through lengths and ends for 5-10 minutes. Rinse until the water runs clear, then finish with a shampoo for colour-treated hair and a nourishing conditioner or mask. Expert colourist tips for Grace Color 6.0 Grey coverage with reflect shades: natural shades are the base for covering white hair with reflect shades: with 50% white hair, half Grace Color 6.0 and half of the chosen reflect shade of the same level, still mixed 1:1.5. Regrowth: after the time on the roots, many colourists leave the colour on lengths and ends for 15-20 minutes, adjusting it to the white hair. Processing by zones: many colourists adjust the processing time zone by zone to the percentage of white hair. Blondeness: 20 or 30 vol cover most lightening services; 40 vol is kept for the strongest lift and used rarely. Darkening onto light hair: to go from a bleached or very light base to 6.0, pre-pigment first with a shade slightly lighter than 6.0, at 5 or 10 vol, for 20 minutes. Mixing shades: never mix warm tones (copper, gold, red) with ash shades in the same formula: they cancel each other out. Starting out in the salon? Quick guide and common mistakes Words used on this page. Level: how light or dark the hair is, from 1 (black) to 10 (platinum blonde). Reflect: the tone of the colour; .0 means natural, with no added reflect. Vol: the strength of the Activator (5 vol = 1.5%, 10 vol = 3%, 20 vol = 6%, 30 vol = 9%, 40 vol = 12%). Regrowth: the new hair at the roots. Deposit: colour added without lightening. Tone on tone: the same level, only the reflect changes. Before starting. Allergy alert test 48 hours before. Work out the level of the base. Check the percentage of white hair. Do a strand test on a new base. Common mistakes. Colouring over artificial colour and expecting it to lift. Choosing the volume before looking at the base. Using a metal bowl. Going past 45 minutes with Blondeness. Skipping the allergy alert test. For professionals Service: colour service, permanent natural colour and grey coverage Amount per service: 50 ml colour + 75 ml Activator; one 100 ml tube covers two services of this amount Processing time: 20 to 45 minutes depending on the Activator volume, plus 5 minutes on white hair Lightening: Blondeness Up to 7 or Up to 9 when the base is darker than level 3 Formats: 100 ml tube Colour chart: Grace Colors Chart with real hair swatches of every shade, and the full Nika Grace Colors range Touch-up: regrowth every 4 to 6 weeks Home care to recommend: INEJ Color Protect Shampoo and INEJ Color Protect Mask Grace Color 6.0 compared vs Grace Color 5.0 Light Natural Brown: level 5, one level darker with the same natural reflect. 6.0 is the dark blonde; 5.0 gives a light brown or a deeper coverage. vs Grace Color 7.0 Medium Natural Blonde: level 7, one level lighter. 6.0 gives a dark blonde; 7.0 a medium blonde, and on a level 6 base it lifts 1 tone with 20 vol. FAQWhich Activator volume does Grace Color 6.0 need?It depends on how much the base has to lift: 5 or 10 vol for tone on tone, 10 vol for a deposit, 20 vol lifts 1 tone, 30 vol 2 tones and 40 vol 3 tones. The table above gives the times.How much Grace Color 6.0 is needed per service?50 ml of colour with 75 ml of Activator. One 100 ml tube covers two services of this amount.Does Grace Color 6.0 cover white hair?Yes. Natural shades are the reference for grey coverage: on white hair, add 5 minutes to the time in the table.Can 6.0 be used on a darker base?Down to level 3 with Activator 40 vol, which lifts 3 tones in 45 minutes. Darker than that, the hair is lightened first with Blondeness.Which Blondeness for Grace Color 6.0: Up to 7 or Up to 9?Up to 7 lifts up to 7 levels in a controlled way and suits a level 2 base. Up to 9 lifts up to 9 levels and suits a very dark or artificially coloured base, after a strand test.Can 6.0 be applied the same day as the lightening?Yes: rinse and towel-dry the hair after Blondeness, then apply 6.0 with Activator 10 vol for 30 minutes, or 5 vol on very porous hair.Is Grace Color ammonia-free?Yes. The alkaliser is ethanolamine and the INCI lists no ammonium hydroxide. Warnings for useAllergy alert test 48 hours before each application. Oxidative colour for professional use. Wear gloves, avoid contact with the eyes and do not apply on an irritated scalp. Full ingredients (INCI)Aqua (Water), Myristyl Alcohol, Ethanolamine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Cocamide MEA, Cocamide MIPA, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Toluene-2,5-Diamine Sulfate, Oleth-20, Tetrasodium EDTA, Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl PG-Propyl Dimethicone, Sodium Sulfite, 4-Chlororesorcinol, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil (Grape Seed Oil), Parfum (Fragrance), Oleth-5 Phosphate, 2-Methylresorcinol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Dioleyl Phosphate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter (Shea Butter), Ascorbic Acid, Erythorbic Acid, m-Aminophenol, Polysorbate 20, PEG-10 Olive Glycerides, 2-Amino-4-Hydroxyethylaminoanisole Sulfate, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil (Apricot Kernel Oil), Prunus Persica Kernel Oil (Peach Kernel Oil), Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil (Jojoba Seed Oil), 4-Amino-2-Hydroxytoluene, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract (Sunflower Seed Extract), Butylene Glycol, Citrus Limon Peel Oil (Lemon Peel Oil), Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil (Mandarin Orange Peel Oil), Citrus Grandis Peel Oil (Grapefruit Peel Oil).