The reusable permanent hair color
As unique as you
KERALOCK Permanent Hair Color is the first permanently lasting hair color that’s ready to use instantly, without any mixing, and remains usable for further coloring for up to four months. Activating the color bottle releases the color cream and developer in the optimal mixing ratio. No more tedious mixing! Because the color is reusable for up to four months, there’s no leftover product to dispose of. Instead, the perfect shade is always readily available for touch-ups.
Dyeing and up to 3 root touch-ups
- Extra content
- Reusable for 4 months
As easy as shampoo
- No mixing required
- Simply squeeze the bottle
Reliable grey area coverage
- Brilliant color result
- Even when coloring roots
The innovation of coloring
Discover the secret of reusability
The application is so simple for hair, roots, beard (to activate English subtitles press icon on display)
Hair coloring with KERALOCK permanent color
Activate coloring
Turn the bottle upside down and press on the bottom until you hear a distinct click. Now you can remove the lid.
Apply section by section
For the most even and brilliant result, it is best to apply the color to your roots section by section.
Apply the color to the roots
Distribute the color at the roots using the brush side of the enclosed combination brush.
Apply to the lengths of your hair
Apply the color to the enclosed brush and then brush it through the lengths of your hair. Alternatively, you can use the gloves.
Leave to process
The recommended processing time is 30–40 minutes. Please note: The appearance of the color mixture will change during the processing time – however, this does not affect the desired color result.
Rinse hair
Rinse your hair with lukewarm water until the water runs clear.
Hair aftercare
Wash your hair with a mild shampoo. Then massage one of the enclosed color-enhancing conditioners or a conditioner of your choice into damp hair. Leave it on for 2–3 minutes. Then rinse thoroughly.
Storing hair color
Important: Store the bottle upside down. This is the only way to keep the remaining hair color usable for up to 4 months.
Root touch-up with KERALOCK permanent hair color
Application and brushing
For root touch-ups, first apply the color only to the regrowth. Distribute it evenly at the roots using the enclosed brush.
Leave on
Leave the color on the roots for 20–30 minutes.
Apply color to the lengths
Distribute the remaining color evenly over the lengths of your hair using the brush.
Leave to take effect
Let the colorant take effect for another 10–15 minutes.
Rinse hair
Rinse your hair with lukewarm water until the water runs clear.
Post-treatment hair care
Wash your hair with a mild shampoo. Then leave one of the enclosed color-enhancing conditioners or a conditioner of your choice in for 2–3 minutes. Rinse thoroughly.
Storing hair color
Important: Turn the bottle upside down to store any remaining hair color. This is the only way to keep it usable for up to 4 months.
Beard coloring with KERALOCK permanent color
Application and brushing
Apply the color to the brush side of the enclosed combination brush and evenly coat your beard.
Leave on
Depending on the desired shade, leave the color on for 10–20 minutes.
Rinse beard hair
Rinse your beard hair with lukewarm water until the water runs clear.
Storing hair color
Important: Turn the bottle upside down to store any remaining hair color. This is the only way to keep it usable for up to 4 months.
Unsere Rezeptur
What is the function of ammonia in hair dyes?
Ammonia primarily serves to open the outer layer of the hair, the cuticle. This allows the color pigments to penetrate deeper into the hair shaft. Due to its alkaline nature, ammonia also raises the hair’s pH level, which helps to fix the color permanently (more on this under pH level).
What are the advantages and disadvantages?
One advantage of ammonia is its effectiveness. It effectively opens the cuticle, thus enabling long-lasting color. Furthermore, ammonia evaporates very quickly after application. It also helps the color pigments penetrate deep into the hair, resulting in even color coverage. However, ammonia can be harsh on the hair, leading to dryness and breakage, especially with frequent use. It can irritate the scalp, which can cause discomfort for sensitive individuals. Additionally, the smell of ammonia in hair dyes is often perceived as unpleasant.
What are the most common alternatives?
To replace ammonia, other alkalizing agents are frequently used in hair dyes, such as ethanolamines or monoethanolamine (MEA). Monoethanolamine is produced using ammonia solution and serves as an odorless alternative to ammonia in hair dyes. However, ethanolamine is not as volatile as ammonia. This means that the pH value remains constant throughout the entire dyeing process. As a result, the hair cuticle remains open longer than necessary, which can damage the hair. Therefore, ethanolamine is a no less controversial alternative.
OUR HAIR COLOR IS FREE OF BOTH AMMONIA AND ETHANOLAMINE.
Why is pH important when coloring hair?
Hair naturally has a slightly acidic pH (around 4.5 to 5.5). For the color molecules to penetrate the hair shaft, the cuticle, the outer layer of the hair, must be opened. Alkalizing agents raise the pH to around 9 to 10, making the hair alkaline. This causes the cuticle to swell and open, allowing the dyes to penetrate. Once the color has penetrated, an acidic conditioner is often used to lower the pH again and close the cuticle. It is crucial that the pH is properly controlled. A pH that is too high (too alkaline) can over-open the cuticle, making the hair porous and brittle, while a pH that is too low (too acidic) does not effectively support the coloring process.
What does pH-neutral mean, and why is it beneficial?
pH-neutral means that a substance has a pH value of 7. A pH-neutral substance is neither acidic (pH value below 7) nor alkaline (pH value above 7). pH-neutral products are gentler and less aggressive. They reduce the risk of skin irritation and allergies, making them ideal for people with sensitive skin or scalps.
So what makes Keralock’s pH-neutral hair color so special?
As you’ve seen, an alkaline pH value is necessary for reliable coloring, but pH neutrality is gentler on the skin and hair. A contradiction? Not at all! Our unique formulation allows us to raise the pH value precisely where it’s needed for reliable coloring—right on the hair. At the same time, the pH value of the surrounding mixture, including the scalp, remains neutral.
THIS DELIVERS FULL COLOR PERFORMANCE WITH MAXIMUM PROTECTION!
Why do some hair dyes contain raw materials of animal origin?
Hair coloring products occasionally use animal-derived raw materials that fulfill specific functions. These include, for example, keratin and lanolin. Keratin is a protein obtained from sheep’s wool or feathers. It is used in hair dyes to strengthen the hair structure and repair damaged hair. Lanolin is a wax obtained from sheep’s wool and serves as a moisturizer and softener in hair dyes.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of raw materials of animal origin?
Animal proteins are very similar to human hair, which increases their effectiveness. They can offer intensive conditioning properties and effectively improve hair structure. In addition to potential allergies and intolerances, ethical and animal welfare concerns are particularly decisive for the growing trend toward vegan products. The use of raw materials of animal origin creates a dependence on animal production, which can cause environmental pollution.
What alternatives are there?
Plant-based proteins, for example from wheat, soy, or corn, can act similarly to animal keratin and represent a vegan alternative. Plant-based oils and fats such as coconut oil, jojoba oil, argan oil, and shea butter provide moisture and shine, similar to lanolin. Synthetic derivatives that mimic animal-derived raw materials can also be used to achieve similar results without using animal sources.
FOR THIS REASON, OUR KERALOCK HAIR COLORS ARE ALSO COMPLETELY VEGAN.
FAQ
Here you will find the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions
KERALOCK Coloration is the first permanent hair color for home use that doesn’t require mixing and can be reused for up to 4 months after initial activation. Any remaining color can be used, for example, to touch up regrowth. This way, no color is wasted.
Our hair color is available in 11 brilliant shades. You can find the full range right here in our online shop. It’s also available at selected retail partners.
When dispensed from the bottle, the color cream and oxidant are already premixed and visibly separated in strands. When applied to the hair, the two components are then finally and optimally blended.
The time-limited chemical reaction begins simultaneously with the mixing of the color cream and oxidant. With conventional hair coloring, the oxidation process of the entire product begins even before you start applying it. The longer you take to color your hair, the “older” the color becomes. This can lead to a patchy result. Because the two components of KERALOCK only mix during application, the oxidation process only begins when you apply the color. Therefore, your lengths will retain the same “fresh” color as your roots.
Our KERALOCK hair color is designed for natural shades. This makes it particularly gentle and safe for home use. However, lightening the starting hair color is therefore unfortunately only possible to a very limited extent.
The color swatches on the packaging are a guide to the shade for which the nuance is suitable. Since the starting hair is rarely untreated natural hair and is often already dyed, bleached, has varying degrees of gray, or is simply faded by UV radiation, the indicated shade can only be an approximate guide and therefore cannot perfectly match the final result after dyeing. Tip: Our mixing technology is ideal for dyeing a test strand first. Simply take a small amount of dye from the bottle. The rest remains in the packaging and can be used later for the rest of the coloring.
The two components, color cream and developer emulsion, are mixed just before opening the bottle. Thanks to refined formulas with improved viscosities, the two components now flow from the bottle even more easily in the ideal mixing ratio. Tip: The further towards the center and top of the bottle you squeeze (i.e., the further away from the cap), the easier it is to squeeze out. And: Only squeeze hard enough to get color out. Squeezing harder won’t make the color flow out any faster.
The bottle must be closed, upside down, and stored at normal room temperature.