What is Redken Shades EQ Gloss?Loved by It-List colourists worldwide for its A-list results, Redken Shades EQ is the original iconic demi-permanent liquid gloss. Formulated with Wheat Amino Acids Shades EQ’s acidic formula helps deliver mirror-like glossy shine and is perfect to gloss, refresh, tone & correct with no lift in as little as 20 minutes! Show
Shades EQ is easy to mix and apply, offering a sheer result. It’s the technique perfecter you need to create the latest trends your clients are asking for. Shades EQ is famously known for its being the go-to toner of It-List colourists worldwide. However, Shades EQ is more than just a toner – it is the little pink bottle that can gloss, refresh, tone, correct, add dimension & more! Discover the different ways you can use Shades EQ for every colour, every client, every technique. Hair ToningHair toning services are fast becoming one of the most popular in-salon services! Shades EQ can help give own the tone for all your clients from brunettes to blondes. Shades EQ’s extensive toning portfolio will help you achieve the perfect shade for personalised tones of pastel, silver, ash or gold. Gloss Natural or Coloured HairWith Redken Shades EQ Crystal Clear, you can give both colour-treated and natural hair the ultimate shine boost. This is a great add-on service for clients that are also having cutting and styling services. A Crystal Clear gloss will give your clients the condition and the shine of using Shades EQ, without the commitment of colour. Refresh Existing Hair ColourAt Redken we colour hair differently. Our unique approach to professional hair colouring consists of following the ‘Colour Mantra’ and applying colour in zones. We believe that an alkaline colour works best when applied to virgin hair in zone 1 at the roots. Previously coloured hair, and zones 2 & 3 should be refreshed with a Shades EQ Gloss acidic colour. Refreshing colour with an acidic hair colour ensures the hair’s integrity is maintained and there is no compromise to the colour or condition of your clients hair! Blend Grey HairDo you have clients with first signs of grey? Shades EQ can blend up to 50% of grey hair and is the perfect option for clients that are starting to see greys but do not want to commit to a full permanent hair colour. The suggested families for the best blend would be the NB family. Add DimensionShades EQ is a must have for all your creative colouring and trending techniques such as dimensional blondes, colour melts and balayage. Use Shades EQ to add dimension to your blondes, or to break up colour. The liquid formula will help you easily apply root taps and shadows and colour melts for the perfect blend. Hair Colour CorrectionShades EQ is the perfect tool for colour correction services and colour transformations. You can use it to… 1. Darken blonde hair Use Shades EQ to pre-fill the hair when the hair is missing the undertone. This will ensure that you get the best colour durability. 2. Correct unwanted tones Shades EQ has a range of corrective toners across blonde, brunette and grey families. These shades are formulated to help eliminate yellow, orange or red undertones whilst depositing trending colour results. How Do I Mix Redken Shades EQ?To use Redken Shades EQ, mix it and apply it as follows…
What Are The Differences Between the Two Shades EQ Developers?Shades EQ has two dedicated developers, both formulated with 2% hydrogen peroxide. They are specifically formulated to maintain an acidic pH and stabilise viscosity.
What is Shades EQ Crystal Clear?Shades EQ Crystal Clear is the un-pigmented version of Shades EQ that can be used alone to add incredible shine or with any other shade to dilute colour or level intensity. Here are our Redken’s recommended dilution solutions: • MAXIMUM DILUTION 15ml Shades EQ + 45ml Crystal Clear Top Tips For Using Redken Shades EQ…Trust the processShades EQ can appear dark when developing because Shades EQ’s formula is made up from a combination of Direct and Oxidative Dyes. This means you can often see pigmented colour straight away – this is the direct element working! Even if the colour looks scary and ‘too dark’ trust in the process and leave Shades EQ to develop for the full 20 minutes. If you are too scared, remember you can add some Crystal Clear into the formula to soften the tone & deposit. Apply on dry hairShades EQ should always be applied to dry hair. If there is any form of moisture in the hair, you may weaken the strength of the developer. This will result in you getting a weaker colour result or shorter durability. Process for full 20 minutesThe secret to successfully working and achieving the best results with Shades EQ, you need to develop the colour for the full 20 minutes. This will allow the oxidative dyes to work and to ensure longer durability of the colour. Remember 1 minute equals 1 shampoo! You can shop our full Redken range online now at Salons Direct – Check out all our professional hair colour for more!Keep reading on the Salons direct blog… Everything You Need to Know About Redken | Meche or Foils: What’s the Difference When Colouring Hair? | Creative Hair Colourists to Follow on Instagram Do you apply Redken toner to wet hair?Apply on dry hair
Shades EQ should always be applied to dry hair. If there is any form of moisture in the hair, you may weaken the strength of the developer. This will result in you getting a weaker colour result or means the colour won't last as long.
What do you mix with Redken toner?How Do I Mix Redken Shades EQ?. Mix in a 1:1 ratio with Shades EQ Processing Solution or Gloss to Gel Developer.. Shades EQ Gloss may be applied with a bowl and brush or bottle and may be diluted with Crystal Clear to lessen intensity or customise any shade.. Process at room temperature for 20 minutes.. How long do you leave Redken toner on your hair?Whether your guest is in need of a hair color refresh, gray re-touch or color correction service, Shades EQ will condition, add shine, and enhance tone in just 20 minutes.
Do you shampoo after Redken Shades EQ toner?Toners come in a cream or liquid form, and Shades EQ is an ammonia-free product that your stylist will apply after your color is rinsed out, shampooed and conditioned. The toner will stay on your hair for about 20 minutes before also being rinsed, shampooed and conditioned.
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