Instructions

1. In a cup, mix well in equal parts the contents of the dye and the fixing emulsion, using gloves all the time during the application.
2. Apply the mixture on dry hair that has not been washed, using a brush, and starting from the roots, divide the hair lock by lock. If it is the first application distribute on all the hair using all of the mixture.
3. Keep it on from 20 to 30 minutes. If you have a lot of grey hair or very strong hair, leave it on for 30 to 35 minutes. If you want to do retouches on the roots, let it set for 20 minutes and then distribute the rest of the mixture on all the hair and leave it for another 10 minutes.
4. At the end of the setting time, rinse thoroughly until the water becomes clear. Carry on with the shampoo and wash with care.  Apply a moderate quantity of Sanotint restructuring conditioner, combing it into the hair. Do not rinse. Dry with a hairdryer and go ahead with the hairstyle.
5. Do not apply to eyebrows

There are several things to consider, how you can make the color last longer:

1. First wash your hair and then dry prior to applying the product. Gray hair can take longer to absorb hair color. So, when coloring your hair, apply dye to the gray areas first. It may take up to 45 minutes for color to penetrate gray hairs; with careful timing, you can achieve even coloring throughout your hair.
2. Instructions for mixing the tint and the activator (fixative) should be followed as per the instructions. Mix well!
3. The hair’s ability to absorb the product is also dependent on how long the color lasts.  You may want to consider leaving the dye on longer, giving the hair more opportunity to absorb the dye into the pours of the hair.
4. Brush and comb your hair prior to applying the tint. You need to make sure your hair is tangle-free. If your hair is tangled, the color may apply unevenly.
5. Remember, if you wash your hair frequently and with harsh shampoos and conditioners, the dye will begin to fade sooner.
6. The use of SANOTINT’s Colour Care Shampoo and Colour Care Conditioner, helps the color’s intensity and richness last longer (please note that this item is not gluten free and contains parabens - you may substitute it with a natural shampoo and deep conditioner).
   
7. For darker colors, increasing the applications duration from 20 to 30 minute to 35 to 45 minutes, will increase the colours intensity and richness, making the colour look darker and stronger.

Prepare Your Hair For coloring

• Don’t cut your hair before coloring on the same day, because your hair has split ends, it’ll affect the quality of your hair color.
• Do not moisturize too much using heavy conditioners or moisturizers or the pours of the hair shaft may not effectively absorb of the color.
• Do not use any styling aids such as hair spray, mousse or gel nor leave-in conditioner of any kind at least a few days before applying a tint to your hair.   Use a light shampoo and conditioner.
• It is not recommended to frequently change the color of your hair, as it will damage your hair. It is always best to apply your original color.
• If you have thick and abundant hair, be sure to buy at minimum two boxes of SANOTINT hair dye.  That which you do not dispense, from the tube and bottle, can be recapped and used within the next 6 months.
• If you have lighter colored hair and you are applying a darker color, be sure that you uniformly comb through the color from your roots, all the way to the tips of your hair.
• Damaged hair has a patchy structure that absorbs the color irregularly and can produce uneven color tones. For optimal results, It may be necessary to prepare your hair one week prior to hair coloring, by using a good hair treatment such as Sanotint shampoo for damaged hair and Sanotint Intensive Silk Masque.  This is great for colored, damaged hair as it regenerates and reinforces the hair.

The highly soothing properties of Passionflower, Yarrow, Helichrysum and Golden Millet extracts, improves the look and feel of the hair, leaving it soft, healthy and ready to accept color.

• After each tinting session, it is important to use the SANOTINT Colour Care Conditioner with a pH of 3.5, as it has been specially formulated to close the pores of the hair, sealing in the color.  SANOTINT conditioners are enriched with nourishing substances such as Golden Millet, which will protect, nurture and renew your hair after the coloring session, resulting in shiny, radiant, and incredibly soft hair.  In addition, it will help prevent breakage from brushing and split ends.
• Please note that the SANOTINT Colour Care Conditioner is not gluten free. Those with Gluten allergies should not use it. This product is not paraben free. You may substitute it with a deep conditioner that is all natural if you choose.
  

Please note that ingredients are not all natural. We do not advertise that this is an all natural and organic product:

Aqua, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethanolamine, Polysorbate 80, Propylene Glycol, Isopropyl Stearate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Ceteareth-30, Tetrasodium Edta, Parfum, Limonene, Benzyl Salicylate, Sodium Hydrosulfite, Panicum Miliaceum Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Extract, Betula Alba Extract, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, May Contain: p-Phenylendiamine, Resorcinol, m-Aminophenol, p-Aminophenol, Hydroquinone, 4-Chlororesorcinol, 1.5 Naphtalenediol, 2-Amino-4-Hydroxyethylaminoanisole-Sulfate, 4-Amino-2-Hydroxytoluene,
I-Naphtol, p-Methylaminophenol Sulfate, 2 Methylresorcinol, N-Phenyl p-Phenylenediamine Sulfate

Fixative (Activator): (INCI): Aqua, Hydrogen Peroxide, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Ethylexanoate, Ceteareth-50, Phosphoric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Tetrasodium Edta, Sodium Gluceptate, Disodium Pyrophosphate

OTHER INGREDIENTS: diaminobenzene, resorcin (0.1 to 0.5% per volume), +/- depending on shade (total max 2%), hydrogen peroxide.

Restructuring Balm/Soothing Conditioner: (INCI): Aqua, Isopropyl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Cetrimonium Chloride, Parfum, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Alpha-Methyl Ionone, Caprylyl Glycol , Panicum Miliaceum, Sorbic Acid, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin

Note for those with Gluten Allergies: The Hair Dye Tint and Fixative DO NOT contain gluten, however the sample conditioner in this kit does. We recommend that you do not use this sample but your own conditioner.

SANOTINT Ingredient Detail Info

Here is a few descriptions of what they contain:

Propylene Glycol - Organic extract: Next to water, this is the most common moisture-carrying vehicle used in cosmetic formulations. It has better skin permeation than glycerin, and it also gives a pleasant feel with less greasiness than glycerin. Propylene glycol is used as humectants since it absorbs water from the air. It also serves as a solvent for antioxidants and preservatives. In addition, it has preservative properties against bacteria and fungi when used in concentrations of 15% or higher. There is a concern that propylene glycol is an irritant at higher concentrations, though it appears to be quite safe at usage levels less than 5%. The level of Propylene Glycol in SANOTINT is 1.0 % in the Classic and 0.9 % in the Light version.

P-Phenylenediamine – SANOTINT Classic, from 0.1 to 1.6 %, depending on the shade. Provides colouring for hair.

SANOTINT Light contains 0.0% (none) of the PPD ingredient; therefore it is limited to offering 12 shades only.

EDTA - Organic Extract (ethylendiamine tetra acetic acid) a preservative.

Ethanolamine - Organic Extract (not of animal original). An emollient.

Glycol - Organic. An emollient

Hydrogen Peroxide – Chemical: A bleaching and oxidizing agent. Detergent and antiseptic. Generally recognized as a safe preservative, germ killer, and skin bleacher in cosmetics. If used undiluted, it can cause burns of the skin and mucous membranes.

Water - Water is an important skin component and is essential for its proper functioning. It is the most common ingredient used in cosmetic formulations and therefore is generally listed first on product labels.

Resorcinol – Chemical: In very mild solutions it is used as an antiseptic and as a soothing preparation for itchy skin. In slightly higher concentrations it removes the surface layer of skin (the dry dead cells) and it is used in lotions for irritated skin and particularly in connection with acne. In still higher concentrations it can act as an aggressive surface skin exfoliates. Resorcinol can also be used as a preservative. While it is beneficial skin care ingredient, when used in low concentration, it causes irritation in higher concentrations, with a strong burning sensation and a reddening of the skin. Used in high concentrations as a peel, resorcinol may cause a variety of problems. SANOTINT contains levels of 0.1 to 0.5% per volume and the Light version contains 0.04 to 0.4% per volume.

Why Is Natural Solutions Offering Such as Product?

Although Natural Solutions has sought after products that would not contain these ingredients, we felt that having a "Better Alternative" of hair colours was an important decision, as not all women were satisfied with an all natural hair colour such as Logona or Light Mountain.  Therefore women were either going without color (which is great), or they were purchasing brands of dye on the market that were heavily polluted with PPD and other chemicals at concentrations that could cause compromise with their immune systems.  We feel that we need to continue the search for products that will help support better shopping decisions and good health.