What is Nika Bowl?

Nika Bowl is NIKA's semi-transparent colour bowl for mixing hair colour, bleach and toner at the colour station, with a flat grip formed into the rim. The light, see-through wall shows the level and the consistency of the mix at a glance, so every formula reaches the brush smooth and ready. Compact on the trolley, it is the natural second bowl next to Nika Bowl Black.

Specifications

Who Nika Bowl is for

• Colourists running two formulas side by side, such as roots and lengths or colour and toner.
• Anyone who wants to judge the shade and the texture of the mix on a light background.
• Busy colour stations where bowls are rinsed and back in service several times a day.
• Home use for masks and treatments mixed before application.

For a bowl with a handle or a dark body, the comparison below shows the right choice.

Key features

• See-through wall: level and consistency of the mix read from the outside, against the light.
• Flat grip on the rim: a secure hold with the thumb while mixing, without the bulk of a handle.
• Flared base: steady footing on the trolley or the colour bench.
• Made for the colour station: it pairs with Nika Mixer and Nika Application Brush.

How to use Nika Bowl

1. Start with a clean, dry bowl.
2. Pour in the developer, then add the colour in the mixing ratio of the colour product in use.
3. Mix with Nika Mixer, bringing the product up from the bottom, to a smooth, even cream.
4. Check the consistency through the wall before applying.
5. Apply with Nika Application Brush following the protocol of the product.
6. Rinse the bowl right after use.

For professionals

• Service: permanent colour, root retouch, bleach, toner and treatments mixed before application, for example NIKA colour with Oxidizer.
• At the station: two NIKA bowls per colour station: Nika Bowl for the second formula or the toner, Nika Bowl Black for the main formula, so the two never mix up.
• Use with: Nika Mixer for the mix and Nika Application Brush for the application, one brush per bowl.
• Formats: a single size.

Nika Bowl compared

• vs Nika Bowl Black: the opaque black NIKA bowl with an ergonomic handle. Nika Bowl suits the second formula and a clear view of the mix; Nika Bowl Black suits the main formula and thicker mixes.
• vs Code Zero Bowl Black: the black bowl with a handle of the Code Zero range. Nika Bowl suits a station set up with NIKA tools; Code Zero Bowl Black suits a station set up with Code Zero Application Brush.
• vs Nika Mixer and Nika Application Brush: the tools that work with the bowl: Nika Mixer prepares the cream, Nika Application Brush takes it to the hair.

FAQ

Which mixes is Nika Bowl used for?

Permanent colour, bleach, toner, and masks or treatments that are mixed before application.

Why a semi-transparent bowl?

The light wall shows how much product is left and whether the mix is smooth, without lifting the bowl at every check.

Is it also useful at home?

Yes, for mixing masks and treatments before applying them section by section.

How many bowls does a colour station need?

At least two: one per formula, so roots and lengths or colour and toner stay separate.

Material and care

Non-metallic body, the right choice for colour and bleach mixes. Rinse right after use with lukewarm water and a mild detergent, working the rim and the base, before the mix dries. Dry the bowl before the next preparation, so no water dilutes the new formula. Keep it away from hot surfaces and solvents. Rinsing promptly keeps intense pigments from leaving a film on the light wall.