Paint Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Royal 12-19 tones clarified hair in an ashen blond, removes a yellowish tint. The product belongs to the professional line of cream paints, but many girls use it at home on their own. They additionally select an oxidizing agent of 6%, 9% or 12%, which depends on the initial hair color.
Which oxidizing agent to choose?
In reviews of "Igora" 12-19, you can find conflicting opinions about which oxidizing agent is more suitable. Buyers usually apply a more concentrated oxidizing agent to the roots, and a weaker one to the length. For example, 12 and 9 percent, respectively.
Buyers noted that the color turned out to be smooth, without yellowness. The manufacturer recommends using only oxidizing agents of 9% and 12%, but some ladies noticed the result at 6%. This can be done if your hair does not require additional lightening.
How to use?
Schwarzkopf recommends diluting the paint together with the oxidizing lotion in a ratio of 1 to 2. That is, for 1 portion of the paint you will need 2 portions of the oxidizing agent.
Keep the composition should be no more than 50 minutes. Some girls have developed their own paint schemes. On the overgrown roots, they keep the mixture for 40 minutes, then distribute the paint along the entire length for 3-10 minutes.
Buyers noted dry hair, which is natural when lightening. They additionally apply masks with oils after the procedure.
Rating on sites
On the paint "Igor" 12-19 reviews are mostly positive. On all sites, the product is rated above average. More detailed data on reviews on different sites in the table.
Website | iReccomend | Wildberris | Amazon | Otzovik |
Rating | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 |
It is worth noting that on the sites iReccomend and Otzovik, the average score is calculated according to the colors of Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Royal with different tones. The table shows the average ratings only for the shade of "Igor Royal" 12-19.
Advantages and disadvantages
Like any other product, paint alone cannot suit everyone. In addition, some customers have developed their own paint application patterns. Other girls first tested hair dye. In general, the ladies praised the product, but highlighted the weaknesses.
Pros:
- getting rid of yellowness;
- pleasant pearl shade;
- clarification with the right choice of oxidizing agent;
- ease of use due to the creamy texture;
- availability.
Minuses:
- a violet or gray tint may appear immediately after application, but it is quickly washed off;
- unpleasant odor;
- possibly a slight burning of the scalp during use;
- dry hair
- no balm and gloves in the set;
- dyed gray hair is slightly different from the rest of the hair in shade.
These are the most common reviews on Igora 12-19. Photos of staining are presented in the article.
We also bring to your attention a video in which tinting is performed using Igora Royal 12-19.
As you can see, the result is admirable.