Paul Mitchell The Color
Trusted to deliver superior coverage with outstanding vibrancy, condition and shine, our original permanent hair color features a natural beeswax base and low-ammonia formula.
Features + Benefits
- Outstanding condition, vibrancy and shine
- Responsibly sourced beeswax
- Advanced oxidative dyes
- ChromaLuxe™ Technology
Shades of Cool
The coolest new family on the block is joining Paul Mitchell The Color Plus Series! Cool Natural Blue+ includes five fresh shades, designed to create stunning, icy cool brunettes with smoky accents, crisp dimension and complete gray coverage.
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What's The Buzz?
Hairdressers love Paul Mitchell The Color for the rich, creamy consistency that stays moist and leaves the hair feeling smooth and healthy. What's the secret? Beeswax! This sustainably sourced, natural resource is the hero ingredient in our original hair color line.
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Cool Natural Blue+
With a brown to tan background and blue undertone, these innovative shades enable you to neutralize warmth at any level to keep your guests looking undeniably cool—no matter the season.
Our Sustainably Sourced Beeswax
Busy Bees = Biodiversity
Our beeswax is sourced in West Africa, where bees pollinate plants year-round, so they don't have to store honey for hibernation season. Pollinating all year contributes to the area's biodiversity and help uphold their ecosystems.
The Importance of Beeswax in Paul Mitchell the colorHelping Bees Help Us
We know that healthy bees support a healthy planet. Our beeswax helps local beekeepers too, allowing them to support their families and uplift their communities.
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Neutral Beige
Neutral Neutral
Natural Ash
Pearl Natural
Ash blue
Ash
Cool Beige
Platinum
Violet Red
Cool Mahogany
Red Violet
Red Red
Red
Red Brown
Warm Mahogany
Red Orange
Warm Copper
Orange Red
Warm Beige
Gold
Chocolate+ Gray Coverage
Natural+ Gray Coverage
Cool Natural Blue+ Gray Coverage
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Permanent hair color with a cream beeswax base, providing natural-looking shiny results.
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Permanent Cream Hair Color
This low-ammonia hair color offers outstanding vibrancy and provides natural-looking end results. Key benefits and features:
- Outstanding condition, vibrancy and shine
- Responsibly sourced beeswax base
- Advanced oxidative dyes
- ChromaLuxe™ Technology
Details
Awards + Features
- 2023 Beauty Launchpad Readers’ Choice Awards Best Permanent Hair Color
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Mix Paul Mitchell® the color levels 1-10 and Ultra Toners with Cream or Clear Developer in equal parts (1:1 ratio).
If using Color Shots, add Color Shots after the color is mixed with Developer.
1:1
25% - 50%
1:3 - 1:2 (N+ with selected shade)
50% - 75%
1:2 - 1:1 (N+ with selected shade)
75% - 100%
1:1 - 2:1 (N+ with selected shade)
For Maximum Lift:
Mix the Highlift Series with Cream Developer only (1:2 ratio).
1:2For a More Toned End Result:
Mix the Highlift Series with Cream Developer only (1:1 ratio).
1:1
Permanent
1 to 2 levels of lift or deposit + gray coverage
20 volume Developer on dry hair
35 minutes
2 to 3 levels of lift
30 volume Developer on dry hair
35 minutes
3 levels of lift
40 volume Developer on dry hair
35 minutes
Highlifts
4 levels of lift
Double 40 volume Cream Developer on dry hair
45 minutes
4 levels of lift with more tone
40 volume Cream Developer on dry hair
45 minutes
Demi-Permanent
Longevity 4-6 weeks
Deposit only + gray blending
5 volume Developer on damp hair
20 minutes
Semi-Permanent
Longevity up to 3 weeks
Deposit only + minimal gray blending
10 volume Developer on damp hair
10 minutes
Ultra Toners
Deposit only
5 volume Developer on damp hair, check color development for desired tone at 10 minutes
10 - 20 minutes
Intermixing shades to create levels outside of the shades offered will provide stylists with the most predictability and creativity.
It is recommended to perform an allergy test prior to a color service. especially for sensitive guests. Just like certain foods and materials, hair color products can cause allergic reactions in some people. Conduct the following test 48 hours before application.
Allergy Test Steps
Conduct the following test 48 hours before application.
1. Cleanse an area the size of a nickel behind the ear, touching the hairline. Pat dry.
2. Apply the actual color mixture you intend to use, including developer to the test area.
3. Let process for the intended processing time, rinse and pat dry.
4. Do not wash or rinse area for 48 hours. If no reaction has occurred, proceed with process. Do not use hair color if the guest has experienced any signs of irritation.
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