Is this kit really ammonia-free?

Yes. IGK formulates the pigment and developer without ammonia, which means less of the sharp smell typical of permanent dye. It still uses a developer, so a patch test is still needed.

How many applications does one kit cover?

One. The pigment is 1.7 oz and the developer 2.5 oz, sized for a single full-head application. Long or thick hair may need two kits.

Does it cover gray hair?

Yes, it is a permanent color and users report full gray coverage. Resistant grays around the temples may need the full processing time.

What is the barrier gel for?

You apply it along the hairline and ears before coloring so dye does not stain skin. The kit also includes a stain-removing cleanser for any slips.

How does it compare with a drugstore box dye?

It adds a barrier gel, a post-color mask and a stain cleanser, and it skips ammonia. Drugstore kits are simpler and come in more shades, but usually include less aftercare.

Do I need to do a patch test?

Yes. Permanent dye can cause allergic reactions, so test on skin 48 hours before the full application, even with an ammonia-free formula.

IGK Permanent Color Kit Price History: Lowest $31.00 at Ulta Beauty

Q: Where is the IGK Permanent Color Kit Campaign FRENCH RIVIERA FRENCH cheapest?

At Ulta Beauty, for $31.00, as of our latest check.

What reviewers say

Feedback on IGK's color kits is generally positive on softness and shine, with the barrier gel and cleanser singled out as useful extras. Some users say the shade came out darker or warmer than the swatch, and a few find the multi-step process fiddly.

What people mention

ShinePraisedUsers say hair looks glossier after the color sets.
SoftnessPraisedReviewers report strands feel smoother and less dry than with other box dyes.
Shade accuracyMixedSome say the result came out darker or warmer than the swatch suggested.
ApplicationMixedThe barrier gel and cleanser help, but the five steps take longer than a one-bottle kit.
Gray coveragePraisedUsers with grays say the color covers them fully.

From Ulta Beauty

Leaves hair 15x shinier
88% softer and smoother strands
40% reduced breakage
Mistake-proof, easy-to-follow application
Featuring Squalane, Orchid Extract and Bamboo Extract
Cruelty Free, Vegan, Sustainable Packaging

Sizes: 6AG French Riviera light
Materials: Color Block Barrier Gel: Sweet Almond Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Sucrose Laurate, Water, Sucrose Stearate, Sucrose Palmitate; Nourishing Color
Care: Let color process 35 minutes (45 minutes for stubborn grays); fully rinse until water runs clear and cleanse with shampoo; apply Post-Color Treatment Mask roots
In the box: 1 Application, Protect 1 Color Block Barrier Gel (0.07 oz), Color 2 Rich Cream Pigment (1.7 oz), Activate 3 Nourishing Color Developer (2.5 oz), Treat 4 Post Color Treatment Mask (0.23 oz), Erase 5 Stain-Removing Cleanser (0.07 oz)

About the IGK Permanent Color Kit Campaign FRENCH RIVIERA FRENCH

This is an ammonia-free permanent hair color kit in the shade 6AG French Riviera, a light shade. It is a step-by-step kit, with each step numbered and packaged separately for easy-to-follow application.

The formula includes Squalane, Orchid Extract and Bamboo Extract. The kit is cruelty free and vegan, and it comes in sustainable packaging. Results include hair that is 15x shinier, 88% softer and smoother strands, and 40% reduced breakage.

Let the color process for 35 minutes, or 45 minutes for stubborn grays. Rinse fully until the water runs clear, then cleanse with shampoo. Apply the Post-Color Treatment Mask to the roots.

Shade: 6AG French Riviera, light
Formula: Ammonia-free, permanent color
Key ingredients: Squalane, Orchid Extract, Bamboo Extract
Processing time: 35 minutes (45 minutes for stubborn grays)
Standards: Cruelty free, vegan, sustainable packaging
Step 1: Protect: Color Block Barrier Gel, 0.07 oz
Step 2: Color: Rich Cream Pigment, 1.7 oz
Step 3: Activate: Nourishing Color Developer, 2.5 oz
Step 4: Treat: Post Color Treatment Mask, 0.23 oz
Step 5: Erase: Stain-Removing Cleanser, 0.07 oz