What is Diamonds Blonde?

Diamonds Blonde by NIKA is a leave-in treatment of the Frozen Blonde line that keeps natural or lightened blonde, grey and white hair looking cooler, shinier and easier to comb, in a 100 ml bottle and applied to damp, towel-dried hair after the wash, without rinsing. It contains a violet dye, Acid Violet 43, that helps neutralise visible yellow tones between toning washes; it is used after every wash or on dry hair, at about 3 ml per application. The formula is a light, water-based liquid with Propylene Glycol, the conditioning agents Cetrimonium Chloride and Polyquaternium-4, Lactic Acid and grape seed oil, light enough for fine blonde hair.

Specifications

Who Diamonds Blonde is for

• Bleached, highlighted or naturally blonde hair on which yellow tones become visible between salon appointments.
• Grey and white hair that tends to look yellowish.
• Fine blonde hair that needs a light leave-in care without silicones.
• Salons that recommend home care after bleaching or a cool blonde toner.

For the toning shampoo or the conditioner of the same line, see the comparison below.

Key ingredients

• Acid Violet 43: a violet dye that helps neutralise visible yellow tones on light hair; the effect fades over the following washes.
• Cetrimonium Chloride and Polyquaternium-4: conditioning agents that help detangling and combing.
• Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil and Fruit Extract: grape seed oil and grape extract for the care of the lengths.
• Lactic Acid: adjusts the acidity of the formula.

Results

After application, blonde, grey or lightened hair looks cooler and less yellow, combs more easily and looks shinier. The toning effect is light and is renewed at every application; its intensity varies with the base shade and the porosity of the hair. On very light, porous or white hair a violet hint can appear, which is why a strand test is advisable before the first use.

How to use Diamonds Blonde

1. Before the first use on very light, porous or white hair, test on a hidden strand and check the shade after drying.
2. After the wash and the conditioner, towel-dry the hair.
3. Apply a moderate amount evenly through the lengths, focusing on the ends; too much product can weigh the hair down.
4. Do not rinse: blow-dry or let the hair dry naturally, then style.
5. Use after every wash; it can also be applied to dry hair.

For professionals

• Service: finishing step at the station after bleaching, highlights and cool blonde toning, before the blow-dry; also after a toning wash at the basin with Nika Frozen Blonde Shampoo 1000.
• Amount per service: about 3 ml; a 100 ml bottle gives around 33 applications. Long or thick hair needs more.
• Formats: 100 ml home size, also used at the station.
• Home care to recommend: the Frozen Blonde shampoo and conditioner of the line (see the comparison below), followed by Diamonds Blonde after every wash.

Diamonds Blonde compared

• vs Nika Frozen Blonde Shampoo 250: the toning shampoo of the same line, 250 ml, with the same violet dye Acid Violet 43, left on for 2-5 minutes and rinsed, 1-2 times a week. The shampoo is the main toning step; Diamonds Blonde is the leave-in that follows it after every wash.
• vs Nika Frozen Blonde Deep Conditioner 250: the rinse-out conditioner of the line, 250 ml, left on for 10-20 minutes. The conditioner cares for the lengths at the wash; Diamonds Blonde adds a light toning care that stays in the hair.

FAQ

Does Diamonds Blonde tone the hair?

Yes, lightly: it contains Acid Violet 43, a violet dye that helps neutralise visible yellow tones.

Can it leave a violet tint on very light hair?

On very porous, very light or white hair the dye can show if too much product is applied. A strand test before the first use and a moderate amount help avoid it; the tint fades over the following washes.

Is it rinsed out?

No: it is a leave-in care, applied to damp, towel-dried hair after the wash or to dry hair.

Is it suitable for fine blonde hair?

Yes: the light, water-based formula suits fine blonde hair; a moderate amount on the lengths and ends keeps it light.

How much is needed per application?

About 3 ml, so around 33 applications per 100 ml; long or thick hair needs more.

Can it be used right after bleaching or highlights?

Yes: it is intended for lightened hair and is applied after the wash and conditioner that follow the technical service; on very porous hair a strand test comes first.