How Much Pigmented Product Should I Use?
We’re revealing the key to a total hair color transformation.
Wondering how to get the hair color you’ve always dreamed of? The secret is to use juuust the right amount of your semi-permanent Color Enhancing or Neutralizing Masque to change your look. Then, if you want to maintain your selected color over time, you’ll want to use the perfect amount of pigmented Conditioner. Follow the tips from our specialists below to achieve the best results. And remember — our pigments are not intended to cover grays or lighten strands.
Everything You Need to Know
Now let’s take a deeper look at how your hair type and hair length can help determine the right amount of product for you. Keep in mind that these amounts are for when you apply your pigmented products on dry to damp hair. Whether you apply your pigmented products to wet or towel-dried hair is completely up to you as each will offer a different result. With that said, read on to discover how much pigmented product is right for you — and don’t forget your gloves before applying your perfect amount!
Find Your Hair Type and Length
1. Short Hair
Fine
- Masque: Start with ¼ of a jar and work your way up to ⅓ of a jar
- Conditioner: About a grape-sized amount of product in the palm of the hand
Medium
- Masque: Start with ⅓ of a jar and work your way up to ½ of a jar
- Conditioner: About a ping-pong-ball-sized amount of product in the palm of the hand
Thick
- Masque: Start with ⅓ of a jar and work your way up to ½ of a jar
- Conditioner: About a ping-pong-ball-sized amount of product in the palm of the hand
2. Shoulder-length Hair
Fine
- Masque: Start with ⅓ of a jar and work your way up to ½ of a jar
- Conditioner: About a grape-sized amount of product in the palm of the hand
Medium
- Masque: Start with ½ of a jar and work your way up to ¾ of a jar
- Conditioner: About a ping-pong-ball-sized amount of product in the palm of the hand
Thick
- Masque: Start with ½ of a jar and work your way up to ¾ of a jar
- Conditioner: About a ping-pong-ball-sized amount of product in the palm of the hand
3. Long Hair
Fine
- Masque: Start with ½ of a jar and work your way up to ¾ of a jar
- Conditioner: About a ping-pong-ball-sized amount of product in the palm of the hand
Medium
- Masque: Start with ¾ of a jar and work your way up to an entire jar
- Conditioner: About a golf-ball-sized amount of product in the palm of the hand
Thick
- Masque: Start with ¾ of a jar and work your way up to an entire jar
- Conditioner: About a golf-ball-sized amount of product in the palm of the hand
If you think you’re ready to make Smooth one of your hair goals, take our Hair Care Quiz to create your personalized Ready to transform your look? Check out all of our Color Enhancing pigments to see how each shade will look on your current hair color. You can also try one of our Neutralizing pigments to reduce unwanted brassy tones and give your hair an ultra-cool finish. Whatever color you select, make sure to tag us in your selfies on Instagram @aurahaircare!
