What is Liquid Pigment .21 Violet Ash?

Liquid Pigment .21 Violet Ash is the concentrated violet toning pigment of the NIKA Frozen Blonde line, for salon use: a few pumps added to the smoothing treatment, the deep conditioner, the shampoo, the conditioner, the mask or the toner of the service turn it into a step that neutralises yellow and brassy tones on blonde, lightened, grey and white hair. Its violet dye, Acid Violet 43, is dosed by the pump, 1 g = 6 pumps, so every recipe is precise and repeatable.

In the smoothing service it is mixed with Maximum Smoothing Treatment, so the blonde comes out of the flat iron smooth and cool; after the service and at the wash basin it turns the care products of the salon into toning steps, with the intensity set by the dose.

Specifications

Who Liquid Pigment .21 Violet Ash is for

• Salons that smooth blonde, lightened or grey hair with Maximum and want a cool result straight out of the flat iron.
• Colourists who neutralise yellow after bleaching, highlights or smoothing at the wash basin, with the care products already in use.
• Salons that want one concentrated pigment to set the intensity of toning service by service, from a light correction to a cool blonde.

For a ready-to-use toning shampoo or conditioner, see the comparison below.

Key ingredients

• Acid Violet 43: the violet dye that neutralises yellow and brassy tones on light hair, in a concentrated, measurable form.
• Hydroxyethylcellulose: gives the fluid a smooth texture that blends evenly into creams, shampoos and treatments.
• Cocamidopropyl Betaine: a mild agent that helps the pigment disperse evenly in the product it is mixed with.

Results

Blonde, lightened, grey and white hair looks cooler and cleaner, with the yellow and brassy reflections neutralised and a brighter, more luminous blonde. In the smoothing service the hair comes out smooth and cool at the same time; at the wash basin the toning intensity follows the dose, from a light correction to a decidedly cool blonde.

How to use Liquid Pigment .21 Violet Ash

Each gram of pigment equals 6 pumps. Choose the recipe for the result wanted:

1. Smooth hair without yellow tones: mix 10 g of Maximum with 1 g of Liquid Pigment (6 pumps). Apply to damp hair and proceed with straightening as usual to minimise colour alteration.
2. Cool blonde: mix 40 g of Maximum with 5 g of Liquid Pigment (30 pumps). Distribute evenly on damp hair and proceed with straightening or drying.
3. Warm blonde: mix 40 g of Maximum with 1 g of Liquid Pigment (6 pumps). Apply to damp hair to keep a natural, warm tone and prevent excessive yellowing.
4. Extra yellow removal after straightening: mix 20 g of Deep Conditioner with 2 g of Liquid Pigment (12 pumps). Leave on for 5-10 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
5. Neutralising shampoo: mix 10 g of shampoo with 1 g of Liquid Pigment (6 pumps). Massage into wet hair and rinse thoroughly.
6. Neutralising conditioner: mix 10 g of conditioner with 1 g of Liquid Pigment (6 pumps). Leave on for 3-5 minutes, then rinse.
7. Nourishing mask: mix 20 g of mask with 2 g of Liquid Pigment (12 pumps). Apply to damp hair, leave on for 10-15 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
8. Post-treatment toner: mix 10 g of toner with 2 g of Liquid Pigment (12 pumps). Apply to damp hair, leave on for 5-10 minutes, and rinse thoroughly.

For professionals

• Service: smoothing on blonde, lightened or grey hair with Maximum, and toning steps at the wash basin after bleaching, highlights or smoothing.
• Amount per service: 1 g (6 pumps) for 10 g of Maximum, shampoo or conditioner; 2 g (12 pumps) for 20 g of deep conditioner or mask and for 10 g of toner; 5 g (30 pumps) for 40 g of Maximum for a cool blonde.
• Processing time: the time of the product it is mixed with: 3-5 minutes in conditioner, 5-10 minutes in deep conditioner or toner, 10-15 minutes in a mask.
• In the smoothing service: mixed with Maximum Smoothing Treatment, also in the Nika Nanoplastie Pro Kit service on blonde hair at levels 7 to 10.
• Home care to recommend: Nika Frozen Blonde Shampoo 250 and Nika Frozen Blonde Deep Conditioner 250, the ready-to-use toning care of the same line.

Liquid Pigment .21 Violet Ash compared

• vs Nika Frozen Blonde Shampoo 1000: the ready-to-use toning shampoo of the Frozen Blonde line, 1000 ml, with the same violet dye, left on for 2-5 minutes as the second wash at the basin. Liquid Pigment .21 suits salons that set the toning dose themselves and add it to other products, including the smoothing treatment; the shampoo suits a ready-to-use toning wash.
• vs Nika Frozen Blonde Deep Conditioner 500: the 500 ml rinse-out conditioner of the line, left on for 10-20 minutes after the toning shampoo. Liquid Pigment .21 suits a toning step dosed on the client; the Deep Conditioner suits the care step that completes the Frozen Blonde wash.

Safety

• Professional use only.
• Carry out a strand test before the first use, especially on very light, porous or white hair, and check the shade after rinsing.
• Follow the doses of the recipes: an excess of pigment can leave a violet reflection on very light hair.
• Wear gloves: the concentrated pigment stains skin and surfaces.
• Avoid contact with the eyes; in case of contact, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
• Use within 12 months of opening.
• Keep out of the reach of children.

FAQ

How is Liquid Pigment .21 Violet Ash dosed?

With the pump: 1 g of pigment equals 6 pumps, so each recipe is measured precisely in the product it is mixed with.

Can it be mixed with Maximum during smoothing?

Yes: 1 g for 10 g of Maximum for smooth hair without yellow tones, 5 g for 40 g of Maximum for a cool blonde, 1 g for 40 g of Maximum to keep a warm blonde.

Which hair is it for?

Blonde, lightened, grey and white hair that shows yellow or brassy tones.

What happens if too much pigment is used?

On very light or porous hair it can leave a violet reflection: the doses of the recipes and a strand test before the first use keep the result under control.

Is it used on its own?

No: it is always mixed with a product of the service, such as Maximum, a deep conditioner, a shampoo, a conditioner, a mask or a toner.

Which products continue the result at home?

Nika Frozen Blonde Shampoo and Deep Conditioner, the ready-to-use toning care of the same line.