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Arctic Fox Semi-Permanent Hair Color
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Summary
Arctic Fox Vivid collection offers DIY-friendly color. The hydrating, semi-permanent formula is free of harsh chemicals and delivers deep conditioning for soft, healthy hair. Experience vibrant, long-lasting shades designed to bleed less and fade beautifully.
Features
- Deep True Purple
- On levels 8+, Purple AF will show up as a vibrant true pop of purple
- On levels 6-7, Purple AF delivers a rich, deep violet tint with a dimensional, moody finish
- The lighter your base, the louder the purple, but even on darker hair, it still shows up with a purple tint
Benefits
- DIY formula - easy at-home application
- Hydrating & deep conditioning
- Keeps hair soft and healthy
- Best on pre-lightened hair
- Vibrant results on level 8+
Formulated Without
- Ammonia
- Peroxide
- PPD
- Ethyl Alcohol
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Because everyone's hair is different, do the strand test and see the result of the color before full application. A patch test is also recommended to confirm you're not allergic.
Step 1: Shampoo and dry hair thoroughly. Do NOT use conditioner.
Step 2: Use coconut oil (or petroleum jelly) around hairline and on ears to prevent staining of the skin (optional).
Step 3: Remove bottle cap and inner seal.
Step 4: Wear protective gloves for application and pour desired amount into bowl.
Step 5: Apply color evenly with color brush. Begin at the root of the hair and work it evenly through to the ends. Start nape of the neck and work upwards through the head and be sure to completely saturate the hair shaft.
Step 6: Place a plastic cap over the hair and leave color on for at least 1/2 hour or more. Arctic Fox hair color will NOT damage your hair and has added conditioner, so leaving it on for longer will not hurt a thing.
Step 7: Rinse hair in tepid water thoroughly, until the water runs clear. For the first rinse, do not rinse hair while showering! Best bet is to rinse in the kitchen sink with cold water.
To prevent color bleeding make sure hair is completely dry before sleeping.
Aqua / Eau, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerine, Stearalkonium Chloride, Glycerol Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Propylene Glycol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Quaternium-75, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Fragrance, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Basic Violet 2, Basic Violet 13
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Most Helpful Positive Review
The best I've found so far
I have been using arctic fox for almost a year now. I have used to it maintain my hair in various shades of blue, purple, pink, and turquoise. I switched over from overtone because it was staining my hair, esp the dark blue. Arctic fox does not do this, but it also needs to be refreshed a bit more...
Most Helpful Critical Review
VIRGIN BLONDES - AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE !!!!
This product was an absolute nightmare ! Used this on my VIRGIN, all natural & very healthy dark ash blonde hair, from mid length to ends for a cool ombré effect. The color never washed out and it's been 8 months. I've tried multiple chelating shampoos, dandruff shampoo, the vitamin c treatment, etc...
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Should come with a warning
Im not new to dying my own hair, and i followed all directions. I bought shade Transylvania in a pinch bc i just needed my roots done quickly, but didnt want permanent dye to potentially stain my tub. Applied fine, then went to rinse with cold water- my tub is stained dark navy blue. I turn the heat up to rinse the tub, it fades into purple, and then HOT pink. The hot water is no longer working to remove the stain, so i spent 45 minutes on the floor of my tub scrubbing away the hot pink without the color fully washed out. I take a peek at myself in the mirror, i have dark blue water drips staining my face, back, and arms and then i spend even more time scrubbing that away before i can rinse my hair. It took FOREVER. I scrubbed at my scalp and the dye would not move, it looked like sharpie on my scalp. And the best part- my roots were gray instead of black, IF the dye worked at all. Some areas took none of the color. And then it all washed away the very first time i shampooed. I have never written a negative review before, this one definitely earned the one star though.
Love it
WORKS SO WELL ON MEDIUM BROWN HAIR
It's good, I'll never use it again though
Applied to my hair a week ago and it's still bleeding blue. I regularly semi-permanent hair color, this was my first time using this one. Color pay off is good. REEKS of grape candy scent, and my hair still smells like it. Gross
Repeat buyer
I wanted to change my hair color and I bought it to cover up a prior color that was fading. It covered up the prior color in one application.
this absolutely DOES COVER GRAY & I get constant compliments
For3yearsnowI'vebeenusingthis.afterawhileitbecomesoversaturatedevenifuaren'trecoloringthelength.see ponytailphoto&thenIuseschwarzkopfcolrremoverwhichonlygetsitabrownishorangebutlightenoughtorecolor.leaveonatleast90minthough.hardtoremovethow/obleach.
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I bought and used this around 4 years ago it looks and smells fine, is it still safe to use?
- Asked by Expiration
- Official Answer By Arctic Fox - Brand EngageThanks for reaching out to us! Generally, your color will keep for about 12 months after opening- just keep it below 115 degrees (store in a cool, dry place) to avoid separation. Personally, I have used bottles that are a few years old and they have been fine. They might lose some of the color saturation though. I would suggest doing a strand test to see how it does being 4 years old.Was this answer helpful to you
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How long does Ritual last on unbleached hair and will it come out easily, or damage the color or texture of my hair?
- Asked by GIRLYpop
- Official Answer By Arctic Fox - Brand EngageGreat question! How long the color lasts depends on many factors such as the specific color you are using, the level of the hair underneath, the porosity of your hair and your personal haircare regimen, but on average the color can last between 4-8 weeks for the majority of our customers with pre-lightened hair, and closer to just 2-4 weeks on unbleached hair. We have formulated our color to be one of the longest-lasting semi-permanents available, but for the best results, you will have to take care of your color. Here are some tips that might help with the longevity: Shampoo in cold water (as cold as you can stand it) Use AF sulfate-free, color-safe shampoo and conditioner Use AF dry shampoo in between washes (frequent shampooing will fade the color) Stay away from alcohol-based styling products (they are drying and will fade the color) Avoid high heat styling Know that if you go swimming your hair color may be stripped almost immediately, especially in chlorinated water Add in a bit of color to your shampoo and/or conditioner to keep your color fresher longer! You can also check out our blog post, Reasons Your Hair Color Isn't Sticking Around, for tips on how to best preserve and protect your new color! ✨Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
If I dye my unbleached, light brown hair with Ritual dye late in the month, will it be able to stay late into the next month or will it be faded by then?
- Asked by AGiloveburgundy
- Official Answer By Arctic Fox - Brand EngageHow long the color lasts depends on the level of your hair color, the porosity of your hair and your hair care regimen. On average it will last 2 to 4 weeks. Ritual does tend to stay on the longer end of that spectrum though.Was this answer helpful to you
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How long does the product last in hair?
- Asked by Rach
- Official Answer By Arctic Fox - Brand EngageGreat question! How long the color lasts depends on many factors such as the specific color you are using, the level of the hair underneath, the porosity of your hair and your personal haircare regimen, but on average the color can last between 4-8 weeks for the majority of our customers with pre-lightened hair, and closer to just 2-4 weeks on unbleached hair. We have formulated our color to be one of the longest-lasting semi-permanents available, but for the best results, you will have to take care of your color. Here are some tips that might help with the longevity: Shampoo in cold water (as cold as you can stand it) Use AF sulfate-free, color-safe shampoo and conditioner Use AF dry shampoo in between washes (frequent shampooing will fade the color) Stay away from alcohol-based styling products (they are drying and will fade the color) Avoid high heat styling Know that if you go swimming your hair color may be stripped almost immediately, especially in chlorinated water Add in a bit of color to your shampoo and/or conditioner to keep your color fresher longer! You can also check out our blog post, Reasons Your Hair Color Isn't Sticking Around, for tips on how to best preserve and protect your new color! ✨Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
i have natural strawbery blonde/copper hair but dont want to bleach, id be getting highlights with the frose color. what damage can i expect, how long would it last, would the color even show, and is doing it without bleach even possible?
- Asked by row
- Official Answer By Arctic Fox - Brand EngageAs mentioned online, pre-lightening for pastels (including Frose) is necessary for accurate coloring! If your hair is naturally a light blonde then Frosé will have trouble taking and may only last for a wash or two as its such a low pigmented shade for natural hair. Using or at least mixing in a more pigmented color like Virgin Pink would be recommended in this case 💖 All of our colors will wash out 100% though, given time. Pinks tend to wash out fairly soon (4-8 weeks on bleached hair and 2-6 weeks on unbleached hair, whereas blues and greens can linger for quite a while.Was this answer helpful to you