What is Lightening Cream Black?

Lightening Cream Black by Code Zero is a black bleaching cream that lifts up to 7 levels with the control of a cream: the black colour, from Charcoal Powder and black iron oxide, shows exactly where the product sits on thin sections, and the formula is designed for cool blondes. It mixes 1:2 with a developer, 20 vol for up to 3 levels, 30 vol for 4-5 and 40 vol for 6-7, or 10 vol to remove cosmetic pigments, and processes for 20 to 50 minutes. Argan oil and beeswax keep the hair soft through the service.

Specifications

Who Lightening Cream Black is for

• Colourists aiming for cool, clean blondes.
• Those who prefer a cream lightener to a powder.
• Sectioned application where visibility and control matter.
• Removing cosmetic pigments with a 10 vol (3%) developer.

For lift of up to 9 levels with a powder, see the comparison below.

Key ingredients

• Potassium Persulfate and Ammonium Persulfate: the persulfate lightening agents that lift the hair.
• Charcoal Powder and CI 77499 (Black Iron Oxide): give the black colour that shows where the cream is applied.
• Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil and Cera Alba (Beeswax): argan oil and beeswax that keep the hair soft and smooth through the service.
• Inulin: a conditioning sugar that helps keep the hair soft during lightening.

Results

Even lightening for clean, cool blondes. The cream stays where it is placed on thin sections, the black colour shows exactly where the product is, and argan oil and beeswax keep the hair soft through the service.

How to use Lightening Cream Black

1. Before opening, knead the bag gently for a few minutes to homogenise the cream inside.
2. Mix Lightening Cream Black with a developer at a 1:2 ratio, blending the cream thoroughly until homogeneous.
3. Choose the developer by target lift: 20 vol (6%) for up to 3 levels, 30 vol (9%) for 4-5 levels, 40 vol (12%) for 6-7 levels; to remove cosmetic pigments, 10 vol (3%).
4. Apply evenly to dry hair on thin sections, starting where more lift is needed, and check the process regularly over 20 to 50 minutes.
5. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water, then finish with a toner if desired and a nourishing mask.

For professionals

• Service: bleaching service for cool, clean blondes, applied on thin sections.
• Amount per service: 40 g of cream (about 6 services per 250 g).
• Processing time: 20-50 minutes, checked regularly.
• Developer: Oxidizer at 20, 30 or 40 vol, 1:2 (10 vol to remove cosmetic pigments).
• Formats: 250 g.
• After the service: a toner if desired and a nourishing mask.
• Home care to recommend: No Glow Yellow Shampoo 300 for blonde hair.

Lightening Cream Black compared

• vs Level Out: Code Zero non-volatile bleaching powder for lift of up to 9 levels, 500 g, mixed 1:2 with a 10 to 40 vol developer, 45 or 90 minutes at room temperature, or 90 minutes at 37-39°C for 9 levels. Lightening Cream Black suits cream application on thin sections and cool blondes up to 7 levels; Level Out suits the strongest lift, up to 9 levels.

Safety

• Professional use only.
• Allergy alert test 48 hours before each application: the product may cause allergic reactions.
• Do not apply to sensitive, irritated or broken skin. Do not use on eyelashes or eyebrows, or for any purpose other than bleaching the hair.
• Wear disposable gloves and mix in a non-metallic bowl, in a well-ventilated room.
• Check the process regularly, especially on sensitised or previously bleached hair.
• Avoid contact with the eyes and face; if it happens, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
• Do not use on children and keep out of their reach.
• Store in a cool, dry place, away from sources of heat.

FAQ

Why is Lightening Cream Black black?

Charcoal Powder and CI 77499 give it its black colour, which shows exactly where the cream is applied on thin sections.

Which developer and ratio are used?

1:2 with a developer: 20 vol for up to 3 levels, 30 vol for 4-5 levels, 40 vol for 6-7 levels; 10 vol to remove cosmetic pigments.

How long is the processing time?

20 to 50 minutes, checking the lightening regularly, especially on sensitised or previously bleached hair.

How much cream does one service take?

40 g, which gives about 6 services per 250 g.

What keeps the blonde looking cool at home?

A care routine for blonde hair, such as No Glow Yellow Shampoo 300.