What is mineral coloring?

 

What is mineral coloring?

 

 

New natural coloring technique that is developing on the market, less widespread than plant-based coloring, you may have already heard of it: it is mineral coloring.

 

 

What is mineral coloring?

 

In the recent years, the abundance of coloring products on the market has led to an increase in allergies and revealed the not always very healthy composition of conventional coloring products. Indeed, if the presence of ammonia (or ethanolamine, its replacement in "ammonia-free" coloring, just as harmful) partly explains the deterioration of the hair, allergies are most of the time due to pigments. synthesis commonly used in oxidation coloring (to understand the difference between oxidation coloring and natural coloring, see this article).

 

The Mineral Colors hair color range by Rodolphe&Co was created in response to these allergic reactions. Exclusive to Rodolphe&Co, it has been formulated with respect for hair and overall health, with mineral pigments (therefore of natural origin), a composition without ammonia or ethanolamine, and therefore which does not penetrate the heart of the hair fiber to alter its nature. 

 

Its high concentration of minerals and Mother-of-Pearl from Brittany also help remineralize and energize the hair, restore softness and shine, and care for it.

 

Mineral Colours, a natural and long-lasting hair color

 

 

How does mineral coloring work?

 

Formulated with natural ingredients, including mainly pigments of mineral origin, plant active ingredients, butters and oils, the mineral color is activated with an eco-activator based on urea peroxide (from white nettle) which will help to hold the pigments on the hair. The mineral hair color coats the first layers of scales of the hair, without penetrating to the heart of the hair fiber. Therefore, it does not alter its nature.

 

29 shades available, between pure pigments, natural shades or even pearly colors, can be combined endlessly to offer a unique and customizable result for everyone. So, with mineral colors, you can change your natural highlight, drastically darken your color, or just cover your white roots, all with a very natural result!

 

Note, however, that mineral coloring does NOT lighten the hair, due to its absence of ammonia and ethanolamine. On the other hand, it is still possible for you to lighten your hair with a Mineral Balayage, just as natural. In this case, the mineral color is often used as a toner in addition to balayage, in order to obtain the specific highlight desired.

 

 

What is mineral coloring made of?

 

Mineral coloring is essentially composed of mineral and plant active ingredients. These include:

 

• Pure and natural extracts of mother-of-pearl from Brittany for its remineralizing effects (all the benefits of mother-of-pearl in this article)
• Botanical castor oil, a hair strengthener and repairs and nourishes, known to help hair growth
• Botanical macadamia oil which will create a protective film, limit aggressions on the hair and preserve the color
• Mineral extracts such as clays or arginine which strengthens the hair fiber and contributes to hair growth
• Green tea extracts for its antioxidant properties
• As well as pigments from mineral origin

 

 

What are the benefits of a mineral coloring?

 

Mineral coloring is a coloring solution that is 95% to 97% natural. It is suitable for pregnant women, people undergoing treatment, people who are usually allergic or with a sensitive scalp, or even anyone who simply wishes to protect their body from the chemical contributions of oxidation coloring.

 

It has a faster resting time compared to plant-based coloring (45min-1hr versus 30min-2hrs depending on the desired results), with a wide range of colors possible. It's also a great toner for a mineral balayage!

 

Guaranteed without ammonia, MEA (odorless ammonia), PEG, EDTA, silicone, PPD, PTD, resorcinol, sulfates, paraben, it offers optimal hold on the hair with 100% coverage of white hair.

 

 

 

 

A few examples of mineral coloring

 

 

 

 

Where to do a mineral coloring?

 

Mineral Colours by Rodolphe&Co is a professional color, so it should be done in one of our many partners salons in France and abroad. To find the salon closest to you, check out this link!

 

 

For more info about mineral coloring, watch this video Teatime with Rodolphe #4!