The purest, deepest black, like polished obsidian reflecting light with extraordinary brilliance: Gems 81 Black wraps the hair in a veil of luminosity and mystery.
Use and safety note
Direct pigment product: it deposits colour and does not lighten, so the final result always depends on your starting colour. On pre-lightened or porous hair a black deposit grabs strongly, is difficult to remove and can limit future lightening services.
Carry out a strand test and a sensitivity test 48 hours before application. If you are unsure about your starting level, consult clichAIr or a professional before use.
What is Gems 81 Black
Gems 81 Black is a semi-permanent toning mask from the CODE ZERO Gems Collection. Its ammonia-free, ready-to-use formula colours and nourishes in a single step, depositing direct pigments for a pure, cool, full-coverage black with vibrant reflections. No oxidiser is required and the colour fades gradually and evenly.
Who it is for
Ideal for anyone who wants an intense, uncompromising black with uniform coverage, whether toning pre-lightened hair or enhancing dark bases with magnetic depth. It is also used professionally to pre-pigment and to revive colour. Because the deposit is deep and lasting on porous hair, choose it only when black is the result you want to keep for a while. Formulated for professional salon use. At-home application is possible when your starting level matches the result you expect.
Key ingredients
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HC Blue 2: the key pigment, blended with HC Blue 16 and HC Yellow 2 for a pure, cool, radiant black.
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Wheat and Soy Amino Acids: help support and strengthen the hair.
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Blue Lotus Flower Extract (Nymphaea Coerulea) and Baobab Extract (Adansonia Digitata): soothe, hydrate and protect the hair fibre, preventing dryness.
Specifications
| Type |
Semi-permanent toning mask |
| Shade |
81 Black (pure cool black) |
| Ammonia / oxidiser |
Ammonia-free, no oxidiser needed |
| Best on |
Natural and dark hair for depth and shine; pre-lightened hair takes the full, long-lasting black |
| Availability |
In stock in Switzerland |
Results
A deep, full-coverage black with cool, radiant reflections and magnetic depth, uniform and well-defined without unwanted shifts.
How to use
- 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.
- Apply the colour mask evenly using a wide-tooth comb. Always wear gloves: black pigments stain skin and surfaces.
- On natural or already dark hair, leave on 5-15 minutes to enhance shine and depth; on pre-lightened or bleached hair, leave on 15-20 minutes for an intense, long-lasting black.
- Emulsify with a little lukewarm water, gently massaging to ensure even distribution.
- Rinse thoroughly until the water runs clear. To lock in and extend the richness of the black, apply Stabilizer pH 3.5.
Pairs well with
FAQ
Do I need an oxidiser? No. It is ready to use and works without ammonia or developer.
Can I lighten my hair again afterwards? A black deposit on pre-lightened or porous hair is difficult to remove and can make a later lightening service harder and less predictable. Discuss it with a professional before going black on lightened hair.
Does it cover grey hair? It tones and blends white hair rather than giving the full, lasting coverage of a permanent colour. White hair is also more porous and can take more pigment, so a strand test is recommended.
How do I get the most intense black? On pre-lightened hair leave on 15-20 minutes; on natural or dark hair 5-15 minutes.
How do I soften the black? Mix Gems 81 Black with Gems C Clear for a softer black or a subtle gradient.
Full ingredients (INCI)
Aqua (Water), Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-25, Laureth-2, Cetrimonium Chloride, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Triethanolamine, Wheat Amino Acids, Soy Amino Acids, Arginine HCL, Serine, Threonine, Oleth 4-Phospate, Oleyl Phospate, Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-11, Propylene Glycol, Nymphaea Coerulea Flower Extract, Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Parfum (Fragrance), Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellal, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, HC Blue 2, HC Blue 16, HC Yellow 2, 3-Nitro-P-Hydroxyethylaminophenol.
