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.
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. Perfect for pre-pigmenting and reviving colour, and suitable for professional use in the salon and for confident at-home application.
Key ingredients
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HC Blue 2: the key pigment, blended with other tones 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 Oil (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, dark and pre-lightened hair |
| 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.
- Apply the colour mask evenly using a wide-tooth comb.
- 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.
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.
