- Is 1NA Volcanic a true black or a soft black?
- 1NA is a black shade, so expect a deep, solid black rather than a brown-black. On light hair it will read very dark; on already dark hair it mainly refreshes depth.
- Does ammonia-free mean it won't cover gray?
- Ammonia-free permanents still deposit color and can cover gray, but coverage on resistant gray may be less complete than a traditional ammonia formula. Leaving it on for the full recommended time helps.
- Can I use this over previously colored hair?
- Yes, permanent color can go over colored hair, but repeated layering of black builds up and can look flat. A strand test first shows how the shade will land on your current color.
- How does it compare with a drugstore black box dye?
- It trades the wide shade range and strong lift of drugstore dyes for an ammonia-free, silicone-free formula with conditioning claims. If you only need to refresh black, it is the gentler option; if you need to go dramatically lighter, it is not the tool.
- What is in the kit?
- The kit is built for a single permanent color application, with the color and developer plus after-color care. Check the box contents for the exact developer and conditioning items included.
- Will it dry out my hair?
- The formula is positioned around smoothing and moisturizing rather than a stripping process, and most ammonia-free permanents feel less harsh during application. Permanent color still alters the hair, so follow with conditioner.
- Where is the IGK Permanent Color Kit 1NA Volcanic cheapest?
- At Ulta Beauty, for $31.00, as of our latest check.