The Schwarzkopf LIVE Colour Drops in Purple are designed for individuals with bleached blonde to dark blonde hair who want to experiment with vibrant, temporary color. Its key benefit is the customizable intensity, allowing for both bold and pastel looks, providing a fun way to change your style without long-term commitment. However, it's important to note that as a semi-permanent dye, the color will fade and typically lasts up to 15 washes, requiring reapplication for sustained vibrancy.
Semi-permanent Formula: Offers a temporary color change that gradually washes out, perfect for trying new looks without commitment.
Vegan Formulation: Made with a vegan-friendly formula, aligning with ethical consumer preferences.
Customizable Intensity: Use the colour cream alone for an intense, vibrant purple, or mix with your conditioner to achieve a softer, pastel orchid shade.
Mixable Shades: Designed to be mixed with other LIVE Colour Drops shades, allowing you to create unique custom colors and effects.
Optimized for Light Hair: Specifically formulated to show best results on bleached blonde to dark blonde hair, ensuring visible and vibrant color deposition.
Lasts Up to 15 Washes: Provides a clear expectation for color longevity, fading gradually over several washes.
Flexible Color Options: Easily switch between intense and pastel purple shades by adjusting the mixing ratio with conditioner.
Temporary Commitment: Ideal for those who enjoy changing their hair color frequently or are hesitant about permanent dyes.
Vegan-Friendly: Appeals to users seeking cruelty-free and vegan beauty products.
Creative Freedom: Mix with other LIVE Colour Drops for endless personalized color combinations.
Gentle on Hair: As a semi-permanent dye, it generally causes less damage compared to permanent hair dyes.
Limited to Lighter Hair: Optimal results are achieved only on bleached blonde to dark blonde hair; not effective on very dark unlightened hair.
Requires Reapplication: Color fades relatively quickly (up to 15 washes), necessitating regular reapplication to maintain vibrancy.
Potential for Uneven Fading: Fading can sometimes be uneven depending on hair porosity and previous treatments.
Temporary Staining Risk: Can stain skin, clothing, and porous surfaces if not handled with care during application.
Flexible Color Options: Easily switch between intense and pastel purple shades by adjusting the mixing ratio with conditioner.
Temporary Commitment: Ideal for those who enjoy changing their hair color frequently or are hesitant about permanent dyes.
Vegan-Friendly: Appeals to users seeking cruelty-free and vegan beauty products.
Creative Freedom: Mix with other LIVE Colour Drops for endless personalized color combinations.
Gentle on Hair: As a semi-permanent dye, it generally causes less damage compared to permanent hair dyes.
Limited to Lighter Hair: Optimal results are achieved only on bleached blonde to dark blonde hair; not effective on very dark unlightened hair.
Requires Reapplication: Color fades relatively quickly (up to 15 washes), necessitating regular reapplication to maintain vibrancy.
Potential for Uneven Fading: Fading can sometimes be uneven depending on hair porosity and previous treatments.
Temporary Staining Risk: Can stain skin, clothing, and porous surfaces if not handled with care during application.
Schwarzkopf LIVE Colour Drops are designed for a straightforward application that yields noticeable results on pre-lightened hair. The dye's pigments coat the surface of the hair shaft rather than penetrating it, which is why it's semi-permanent and gentle.
On Bleached Blonde Hair: Expect the most vibrant and true-to-shade purple. The high porosity of bleached hair allows the pigments to adhere effectively, resulting in an intense 'Orchid Purple'. For example, if you apply the full strength drops to platinum blonde hair, you'll achieve a rich, deep purple.
On Dark Blonde Hair: The color will be more subtle and may appear as a plum or violet tone rather than a bright purple, especially if mixed with conditioner. It can add a unique hue and depth, acting as a vibrant overlay.
Creating Pastel Shades: To achieve a soft lavender or pastel purple, mix a small amount of the Colour Drops with a generous amount of your regular conditioner. The more conditioner you add, the lighter and softer the pastel will be. This is perfect for a subtle wash of color or a temporary pop for events.
Custom Color Mixing: Users can get creative by mixing purple drops with, for instance, a few drops of pink for a more fuchsia tone, or blue for a deeper indigo. Always perform a strand test when mixing to ensure you achieve your desired custom shade. The liquid consistency of the drops makes mixing easy.
Real-World Application Tip: For best results, apply the color to clean, dry, unconditioned hair. This ensures maximum pigment absorption and vibrancy. Leaving it on for the recommended time (check specific instructions on the product packaging) is crucial for color development.
Preparation: Put on protective gloves. Drape an old towel over your shoulders to protect clothing. Protect surfaces with old newspapers or towels to prevent staining.
Patch Test: Always perform an allergy alert patch test 48 hours before each application, even if you have colored your hair before. Also, perform a strand test to check the color result and processing time.
Choose Your Shade: Decide if you want an intense color (use drops alone) or a pastel shade (mix with conditioner).
Mixing (for Pastel): Squeeze a small amount of the colour drops into a bowl. Add your regular conditioner gradually, mixing until you reach your desired pastel intensity. Start with a few drops and add more until satisfied. Info needed: Exact ratio guidelines from packaging if available.
Application: Apply the mixture or pure drops evenly to clean, towel-dried or dry hair. Ensure full saturation for even results. Use a tint brush for precision.
Processing Time: Leave the color on for the recommended duration, typically between 5-30 minutes, depending on desired intensity and hair type. Info needed: Specific processing times from packaging.
Rinsing: Rinse hair thoroughly with cool water until the water runs clear. Do not shampoo immediately after rinsing.
Hair Type: Best suited for bleached blonde to dark blonde hair. The lighter your base hair color, the more vibrant and true-to-tone the purple will appear.
Not Recommended For: Very dark, unlightened hair, as the color will not be visible or will appear as a very subtle, dark tint. It's also not designed for grey coverage.
Washing: Wash hair with color-safe shampoo and conditioner to help prolong the vibrancy of the color. Wash with cooler water, as hot water can accelerate fading.
Frequency: Minimize hair washing frequency. Consider dry shampoo between washes.
Heat Styling: Limit the use of heat styling tools (flat irons, curling irons, hot blow dryers) as high heat can cause color to fade faster.
Sun Exposure: Prolonged sun exposure can also contribute to color fading. Consider using UV protection hair products or wearing a hat outdoors.