A warm, radiant golden blonde, like sunlight reflecting on golden sand: Gems 3 Very Light Golden Blonde brings a luminous, natural blonde with warm, enveloping reflections.

What is Gems 3 Very Light Golden Blonde

Gems 3 Very Light Golden Blonde is a semi-permanent toning mask from the CODE ZERO Gems Collection. Its ammonia-free, ready-to-use formula deposits direct pigments to enhance colour, warm up highlights or revive dull tones with a golden glow, colouring and nourishing at the same time. The pigment deposits without lightening, so the base underneath decides how the gold reads. No oxidiser is required and the colour fades gradually and evenly, without harsh regrowth.

Who it is for

Ideal for anyone who wants a luminous golden blonde without commitment, for refreshing colour between technical services, warming up highlights or creating customised shades. A very light gold needs a light canvas to be read: on blonde or pre-lightened hair it shows clearly, while on natural mid to dark bases it leaves at most a faint warm reflection rather than a golden blonde. It is a warm tone, so it enhances warmth and does not neutralise it: if the base is already orange or strongly yellow, the result reads brassy. Formulated for professional salon use. At-home application is possible when your starting level matches the result you expect.

Key ingredients

• Basic Yellow 87 and Basic Red 51: direct pigments that adhere with depth and radiance for a warm golden blonde.
• Blue Lotus Flower Extract (Nymphaea Coerulea): protects the hair fibre and keeps it soft and silky.
• Baobab Extract (Adansonia Digitata): nourishes and hydrates, preventing dryness.

Specifications

Results

A luminous golden blonde with warm, enveloping reflections, refreshed highlights and soft, silky, radiant hair.

How to use

1. Wash with a gentle shampoo and towel-dry to remove excess water. Do not apply conditioner or masks before colouring, so the pigment adheres perfectly.
2. Check your starting level and the warmth already present in the base: a light, controlled canvas is what allows the gold to read as gold rather than as brass.
3. Apply the mask evenly to damp hair over lengths and ends, distributing with a wide-tooth comb for uniform coverage. Wear gloves during application.
4. On pre-lightened or porous hair, leave on 5-15 minutes, since the pigment is taken up quickly; on blonde hair that is not colour-treated, extend up to 20 minutes for a fuller, warmer result.
5. Emulsify with a small amount of water and gently massage to distribute the colour evenly, then rinse thoroughly until the water runs clear, avoiding shampoo to maintain the pigment as long as possible. To seal the colour, apply Stabilizer pH 3.5.

Pairs well with

• Gems C Clear: mix in for a softer, more transparent pastel gold.
• Stabilizer pH 3.5: seal the treatment to close the cuticle and prolong colour durability.
• Gems 23 Champagne: a similar warm nuance for a deeper golden blonde.
• Gems 01 Platinum: the cool alternative, when the goal is to neutralise warmth instead of adding it.

FAQ

Do I need an oxidiser? No. It is ready to use and works without ammonia or developer.

Why does my result look brassy or orange? Gold is a warm tone and does not correct warmth, it adds to it. Deposited over a base that still holds orange or strong yellow, it intensifies what is already there. Control the warmth of the base first, or choose a cool shade instead.

Can I use it on natural mid to dark hair? Not for a visible golden blonde. Direct pigments do not lighten, so on a mid to dark base the gold stays invisible and you will see at most a faint warm reflection in the light.

How do I get a more intense result? Extend the processing time up to 20 minutes on blonde hair that is not colour-treated, and repeat at the following wash if needed. Keep the application on damp hair: the protocol is built around damp hair and applying to dry hair gives uneven uptake.

How do I get a softer, pastel gold? Mix Gems 3 Very Light Golden Blonde with Gems C Clear for softer, more transparent tones.