Olaplex with direct dyes?

[cassies97]

Can we mix olaplex no1 with direct dyes? And true semi permanents?

 

[AcidPerm]

I have done but only after doing a bleach process that opens the cuticle layer.
(I don't generally like to bump my developer when using lightener).

 

[Lauren121]

The videos I watched the other day of guy he put no2 in his about 17 minutes in x

 

[jaymz]

Yes you can add No.1 to direct dyes. You will get the results of Olpalex and make your colours last longer without diluting which would happen with no2 I use 3.75ml of No.1 in 60g or more of the direct dye. Anything less use 1.875ml or your own judgement

 

[AbMcDonald]

Can we mix olaplex no1 with direct dyes? And true semi permanents?

Absolutely, we recommend 1/8oz of No1 per every 2 oz of direct dyes, you may also use No2 in place of clear to dilute the color.

 

[surf girl]

I've done it thanks to @jaymz for his super helpful advice the other day

I used crazy colour over bleached hair & it's still in now! (the blue one #mission1)

 

[surf girl]

Absolutely, we recommend 1/8oz of No1 per every 2 oz of direct dyes, you may also use No2 in place of clear to dilute the color.

@AbMcDonald just had a thought! I'm using framesi pure blue (permanant) but it's too deep as it is for 1 client I've tried diluting it down with the ultra (clear) but it's not going light enough, what effect would using no2 in a permanant colour have?

 

[tsparker78]

@AbMcDonald just had a thought! I'm using framesi pure blue (permanant) but it's too deep as it is for 1 client I've tried diluting it down with the ultra (clear) but it's not going light enough, what effect would using no2 in a permanant colour have?

Not to speak for AB, but no. 2 isn't meant to be mixed with oxidative tint. Only no. 1. The no. 2 would interfere with the oxidative timt.

 

[surf girl]

Not to speak for AB, but no. 2 isn't meant to be mixed with oxidative tint. Only no. 1. The no. 2 would interfere with the oxidative timt.

I did think so but thought I'd ask

 

[ColourBoy]

@AbMcDonald just had a thought! I'm using framesi pure blue (permanant) but it's too deep as it is for 1 client I've tried diluting it down with the ultra (clear) but it's not going light enough, what effect would using no2 in a permanant colour have?

Use 10pb (pastel blue) or 10np (just base 10) instead of clear! Will dilute it more [emoji18]

 

[surf girl]

Use 10pb (pastel blue) or 10np (just base 10) instead of clear! Will dilute it more [emoji18]

Good thinking! I have 10pb in stock too, I tried half ultra (12) & half pure blue and there was no difference to pure blue on its own!

 

[AbMcDonald]

@AbMcDonald just had a thought! I'm using framesi pure blue (permanant) but it's too deep as it is for 1 client I've tried diluting it down with the ultra (clear) but it's not going light enough, what effect would using no2 in a permanant colour have?

We do not recommend using no2 with oxidative color, only no1. You may use 1/8oz of no1 in every 60g of color

 

[Millie82]

So can you add No 1 to bleach, then to direct dye and finish the process with no 2?

 

[April Garcia]

So can you add No 1 to bleach, then to direct dye and finish the process with no 2?

You can do all of the above! When doing DD work, I use #1 in my lightener (of course). Then when installing fashion colors, if I want true tone and vibrancy of color, I will add #1 to pigments. If I need to soften the shade, I will use #2 (in place of conditioner or clear). Not only is this going to help with the overall health of the hair, but it gives the pigments better longevity!