6 common questions about color-depositing shampoo

2024-07-20｜Lena

Spending money on hair dye means you should understand the importance of post-dye care. Correctly using color-depositing shampoo can help maintain your hair color for a longer time. This article will answer common questions about color-depositing shampoo, including "How to choose the color," "How to use it," "Will it stain," and "Where to buy it."

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I.How to choose the color of color-depositing shampoo?

1.Special cases where the color is hard to find

2.When the hair has already faded

II.Can color-depositing shampoo be used as regular shampoo?

III.How to use color-depositing shampoo?

IV.Will color-depositing shampoo stain?

V.Can I use color-depositing shampoo without bleaching my hair?

VI.Where to buy color-depositing shampoo?

How to choose the color of color-depositing shampoo?

Common Questions About Color-Depositing Shampoo

The most pressing question before and after dyeing your hair is definitely, "What color of color-depositing shampoo should I choose?" Basically, you can choose based on your dyed hair color. For example, choose Pink Lady for pink hair, Milk Tea for brown hair, Starry Orange for orange hair, and Rose Blue for blue hair. However, this straightforward selection works only for single hair colors. If your hair color is a mix, such as orange-brown, you will need to use a mix of Starry Orange and Milk Tea to achieve the desired effect. Another situation is when you don't like overly bright colors; you can add White to achieve a muted effect.

Special cases where the color is hard to find

If your hair color is not listed in the color-depositing shampoo options, you might need to mix colors according to color theory, which can be harder to purchase. For example, MCG Color-Depositing Shampoo comes in seven colors. Although there are no gray or green color-depositing shampoos, you can mix Rose Blue and Milk Tea to achieve a gray effect. For those who want to maintain an ash green color, Rose Blue can be used.

Using Rose Blue and Milk Tea together can achieve a gray effect.

When the hair has already faded

The above scenario assumes that color-depositing shampoo is chosen based on "immediate use after dyeing," but many people prefer to use it after the hair has faded and may have forgotten their original dyed color. In this case, you can use the faded color to evaluate what target color can be achieved. If the hair was originally bleached to a very light color and the base color after fading is clean, you can achieve almost any desired color. However, if the base color after fading is not light enough, you can only use the faded color to assess what color can be deposited.

When it's difficult to decide on a color to purchase, you can refer to "7 Built-in Color-Depositing Shampoo Cases!" or consult the MCG customer service hotline for professional advice: @mcgcolorful. After joining, please send an unfiltered photo of your current hair color to the representative, and they will provide appropriate advice based on your situation.

Can color-depositing shampoo be used as regular shampoo?

The answer is "depending on your scalp condition." If you have a very sensitive scalp, you can simply use color-depositing shampoo. However, if you have an oily scalp or it's a day when your scalp has a lot of buildup, using only color-depositing shampoo will leave your hair feeling greasy. Therefore, it's recommended for those with oily scalps to first use a regular cleansing shampoo for the initial wash, and then use color-depositing shampoo for the second wash.

For further reading: 【Hair Care Knowledge】 Should You Use Shampoo After Dyeing Your Hair? Follow These 5 Tips to Make Your Hair Color Last Longer!

How to use color-depositing shampoo?

First, use a regular cleansing shampoo to wash your hair, then apply the color-depositing shampoo evenly to the areas that need color. For hair dye styles like "ear loop dye" or "inner layer highlights," which involve localized special color dyeing, using clips to section the hair can make color application easier. For techniques like balayage, stripe dye, or light highlights, which can't be precisely sectioned, just use the color-depositing shampoo based on the base color for one wash. The highlighted areas, which have been bleached, will have a lighter color, so even using a single color can create different layered effects. After applying the color-depositing shampoo, let it sit on the hair for about 3-5 minutes (make sure not to create excessive foam during this time). Once the time is up, you can proceed with your regular hair washing routine.

For balayage and highlights, washing the entire head with one color can still produce depth and variation.

MCG Color-Depositing Shampoo's color dyes do not stain your hands, so you don't need to worry about your fingers getting stained if you don't wear gloves. When using 2-3 types of color-depositing shampoo, you can mix the colors in a mixing bottle, shaking it gently up and down 3-5 times to ensure the colors blend evenly.

Step 1: Cleanse your hair.

Step 2: Apply the color-depositing shampoo evenly onto your hair.

Step 3: Let it sit for 3-5 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.

If you find that the color is not saturated enough using this method, you can apply the color-depositing shampoo on dry hair or use the color-depositing Hair Mask to achieve more vibrant color.

Will color-depositing shampoo stain?

Whether the color will stain depends on the amount of pigment used by each brand. Some products with strong color saturation are more likely to cause staining. Additionally, color-depositing shampoos with blue components, such as "blue," "green," and "purple," may cause hair to have a greenish tint with long-term use.

If your hair has a greenish tint before washing, using Purple can correct the green color

Maruko, a hair designer at the famous hair salon MIM in Taichung, once said, "Color-depositing products that fade slightly after one wash can prevent staining issues." MCG Color-Depositing Shampoo uses 'natural plant thickeners,' and its non-thick consistency helps reduce staining problems. Additionally, the issue of hair turning green from using blue or purple colors can be easily resolved at home. You can use Color-Depositing Shampoo in Milk Tea, Pink Lady, or Violet, which have red tones, to correct the green tint. If you want to learn more about correcting green hair, you can refer to "Using Color-Depositing Shampoo to Easily Combat Green Tint at Home!" which includes both text explanations and actual video demonstrations by hair designers using color-depositing shampoo to solve the green tint issue.

Can I use color-depositing shampoo without bleaching my hair?

The answer is "yes," but it won't achieve a noticeable color change; it can only enhance the brightness of your hair color, making it look more vibrant. The effectiveness of color-depositing shampoo usually depends on the lightness of the hair's base color. The lighter the color after fading, the more noticeable the color-depositing effect will be. Typically, bleaching is required to lighten the hair color. This is because the principle of color-depositing shampoo is to attach to the damaged cuticle holes. The more damaged the cuticles are from bleaching, the more noticeable the color will be. Therefore, natural black hair and natural white hair cannot be significantly changed using color-depositing shampoo, as it is not a dye and cannot penetrate undamaged cuticles.

Where to buy color-depositing shampoo?

MCG Color-Depositing Shampoo is available for purchase on the official website, as well as on major e-commerce platforms (MOMO, PChome, Shopee) where MCG distributors sell their products. However, purchases made on e-commerce platforms other than the official MCG website do not include MCG customer service support or order tracking. Additionally, if you prefer to buy products in physical stores, you can check the nearest partner stores through MCG's partnered channels. Partner salons also sell Color-Depositing Shampoo, but since customer service cannot track the inventory of each salon, it is recommended to call the salon to check availability before visiting.

For orders outside of Taiwan, Color-Depositing Shampoo can also be shipped internationally. Please refer to the "Overseas Shipping Instructions" for detailed shipping information and costs.

If you have any questions about purchasing, feel free to ask MCG online customer service. A specialist will assist you: @mcgcolorful (click to join the customer service line).

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