Live Colour Ultra Brights is a range of semi-permanent colours from Schwarzkopf. They are bold, striking colours for people who like to turn heads. They usually wash out in 12-15 washes and contain no ammonia or peroxides, so are kinder to your hair than permanent colourants. As they do not contain bleach, they cannot lighten hair and so to achieve the brightest colour result, they should be used on blonde or pre-lightened hair. They can be used on darker hair to achieve a more subtle tone.

Purple punk is an electrifying deep purple shade, which is perfect for purple lovers and goths at heart. This dye can be used for a full head application, streaks and dip dying and would also be perfect for recreating a softer, pastel look as shown in the following video:



Unlike permanent dyes that can require messy mixing of chemicals, Ultra Brights dyes come as a cream, making it quick and easy to apply. They are packaged in a resealable tube, so you can keep whatever product is left over from the initial application and use it for touch ups. As even semi-permanent dyes can strip hair of its natural moisture, the kit also contains two sachets of conditioners to keep your hair soft, shiny and supple after application.

See our review of Live Color Ultra Brights Purple Punk on our Wordpress blog here.

This kit contains:

• 1 tube Live Ultra Brights colour creme 50ml.
• 2 sachets of conditioner 2 x 15ml.
• 1 pair of gloves.
• 1 instruction leaflet

Directions for use: After the strand test is complete, wash and towel dry your hair. Cover any exposed surfaces and clothing to prevent staining and apply a thin layer of Vaseline around your ears and hairline. (This will help you wipe off any dye that gets on your skin). Wearing the gloves provided, squeeze product into your hands and massage the cream into the roots and along the lengths of the hair. When all the hair is covered in dye, wrap in cling-film or a plastic cap and leave for 15 minutes. Rinse hair thoroughly until the water runs clear, then condition hair with one of the sachets provided to provide extra shine and softness.

Cautions and warnings: Always do a strand test 48 hours before application, even if you have used this dye before. Do not use if you have a rash on your face or if you have an irritated, damaged or sensitive scalp. Always read and follow the instruction leaflet provided. Do not dye your hair if you have ever experienced an allergic reaction after colouring your hair before or following a temporary 'black henna' tattoo. Getting 'black henna' tattoos may increase your risk of allergic reaction. Keep out of reach of children. This dye is not suitable for people under the age of 16. For people with long (past shoulder length) or thick hair, two packs are recommended.

Ingredients:
COLOUR CREME: Aqua, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coconut Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Methylparaben, Parfum, Polyquaternium-6, Propylparaben, Etidronic Acid, Basic Violet 2, HC Blue No. 16, Ethanolamine, Sodium Chloride.

CONDITIONER: Aqua, Cetearyl Alcohol, Quaternium-87, Propylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Panthenol, Isopropyl Myristate, Citric Acid, Distearoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate, Sodium Benzoate, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Ceteareth-20, Glyceryl Stearate, Parfum, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Limonene.