Matrix Socolor Pre-Bonded Permanent Color Digital Shade Chart and Technical Guide

SoColor Pre-Bonded Permanent Colour

Matrix Professional Haircare & Color

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Inclusive neutral palette!

Neutral Jade

Neutral Ash

Pre-Bonded

Our exclusive Bond-Protecting Concentrate helps protect the inner hair structure, colour after colour.* Offer the same protection as adding a bonder without all the hassle of measuring and mixing.

Neutral Violet

6NA 6.01

4NJ 7NJ 4.07

6NV 6.02

8NA 8.01

Neutral

2N 2.0

Pre-Blended

Our formulas are pre-blended with both background and reflect. Control warmth on every colour, every base and every underlying pigment.

5N 5.0

8N 8.0

Pre-Paired

Our permanent and tone on tone oxidative dyes are perfectly matched, so you can achieve seamless, root-totip colour that lasts and fades on tone.

*assessed after 7 applications on sensitised hair V Vegan Formulas no animal derived ingredients

3N 3.0

6N 6.0

9N 9.0

Warm Neutral

4N 4.0

7N 7.0

10N 10.0

4NW

5NW

7NW

8NW 10NW

4.03

7.03

5.03

8.03

6NW 6.03

10.03

Blended Natural Collection

Reflect Collection

The Blended Naturals are already pre blended with base and tone to give you predictable results every time. They can give up to 100% grey coverage on up to 50% grey and a blended coverage on up to 100% grey. They can be intermixed with all colours from Socolor except Ultra Blonde series.(Beautiful natural wearable shades thanks to the Pre blended base and tone)​

These are fashion shades that give vibrant results and can be intermixed with Blended Natural shades and Extra coverage shades when vibrancy and coverage is needed. If you want to brighten or intensify the shades, you can mix them with So Red for an extra boost of tone and vibrancy.​

5 Light Brown

6 Dark Blonde

7 Medium Blonde

8 Light Blonde

7Av

8Av

7.12

1A

5A

6A

5.1

11 Extra Light Blonde Plus

3 Dark Brown

Pure Reflect

10.12

7A

6.1

10 Extra Light Blonde

10Av

8.12

9A

7.1

11A

9.1

Cool Palette

1.1

9 Very Light Blonde

11.1

8Ag

4 Medium Brown

Coolest

4 Medium Brown

5 Light Brown

6Aa

4Va

6Va

4.11

6.26

5Rr+

8Rc Reflective Palette

Coolest

4.07

8Na

Neutral Palette

6.01

8.01

8Cc 8.44

7Cg 7.43

4Rv+ 5Rv+ 6Rv+

6Nv

4.62+

5N

6N

7N

8N

4Nw

5Nw

6Nw

7Nw

8Nw

4.0

5.0

5.03/4

7.0

6.03/4

Coolest

4.03/4

6.0

9N

8.0

7.03/4

9.0

10N 10.0

10Nw

8.03/4

10.03/4

6Am 6.18

6Vm

6Vm

4Ma 4.81

6Ma

8Ma

SR-R SR.6

SR-C SR.4

Extra Coverage Collection

8.81

These shades will give full coverage on hair that is more than 50% grey and are pre blended with base and tones. They can be intermixed with everything except the Ultra Blonde series (Grey hair is coloured fully with reflective tones, shine and condition)​ 3 Dark Brown

8Mm

6.88

5M

7M

6.8

5Mg

6Mg

5.83

9M

8.8

9.8

506Na

6Mc

504Nj

Warmest

7G

8G 8G

7.3

9G

8.3

9.3

10G

506.0

507.0

505M 506M

508M

506Nw

508Nw

506Bc

508Bc

505.8

506.8

10.3

508.03

506.65

Warmest

6Bc

7Bc

Up to 5 levels of lift with Fortibond technology to protect hair during the lifting process.

8C

7.4

5 Light Brown

Coolest

7C

6.4

8.4

6 Dark Blonde

7 Medium Blonde

8 Light Blonde

10 Extra Light Blonde

9 Very Light Blonde

11 Extra Light Blonde Plus

Natural Level Underlying Pigment

Dark Red Brown

Red Brown

Dark Red

Red

Red Orange

Dark Orange

Orange

Dark Yellow

Yellow

Pale Yellow

Palest Yellow

To Neutralise Use Cool Black

Darkest Cool Brown

Dark Cool Brown

Medium Cool Brown

Light Cool Brown

Dark Cool Blonde

Medium Cool Blonde

Light Cool Blonde

Extra Light Cool Blonde

Extra Light Cool Blonde+

Tone Neutral .0

Ash .1

Four Basic Rules

Violet .2

Gold/Warm .3

Copper .4

Brown .5

Red .6

Jade .7

Mocha .8

Virgin Application

Determine the natural base level plus percentage of grey using the level finder. Consider the effects of texture, tenacity and porosity.

Determine the percentage (volume) of developer needed. Matrix Cream Developer is formulated to give up to 1 level of lift for every 10 Volume of developer used.

The Matrix Cream Developer 10 vol will keep you on the same level or will give you one level of lift.

Lightening Action: Up to 1 level Up to 2 levels Up to 3 levels Up to 4 levels

*For ultimate grey coverage, 6% (20V) is recommended for use with Extra Coverage Collection.

Formulation

Determine the tone desired - Cool, Neutral or Warm.

The final hair colouring result will be a combination of the artificial colour molecules and the natural underlying pigmentation of the hair.

Darkening or Matching Level

UL.1+

UL-V+ UL.2+

Lightening 1–3 Levels

A (1:1)

(1:1)

509.3

510.3

UL.0

3%

6%

9%

Ultra Blonde (1:2)

+ 12%

12%

11A 11.1

11N 11.0

UL-AA UL.11

UL-VV UL.22

Pearl .9

Lightening Up To 4 Levels

+

These delicate controlling shades are ideal when lightening Level 7 + above, and can be intermixed with every shade except the ULs.

UL.0+

SoRed Application 1

A (1:1)

2

SORED AS A HIGHLIGHTER

Highlighter (1:1)

1 part SoRed shade + 1 part required Matrix Cream Developer.

Process for a total of 35 minutes at room tempterature. For less intense results or for chemically straightened or porous hair, process at room temperature for 35 minutes.

+

+ 3%

6%

9%

OPTION A Step 1: Apply Formula A to new growth only.

+

2

509G 510G

507.3

UL-N+

3%

1

UL-N

Retouch Application

B (1:1)

Application & Timing

Determine the level you wish to achieve.

• Lighter or darker?

• Same level?

• Cover or blend grey?

Developer Volume: 3% (10V) 6% (20V) 9% (30V) 12% (40V)

UL-A+

Warmest

Darkest Cool Black

507G

505.3

Ultra Blondes Collection

7.54

6C

505G

Ultra Blonde Palette

6.54

4 Medium Brown

508.56

High Lift Palette

Coolest Warmest

3 Dark Brown

510.0

506Rb

6.52

5.4

509.0

508.8

506.03

6Bv

5C

508.0

504.07

Grey Coverage Palette

Coolest Warmest

Warm Palette

9.3/4

505.0

506.56

Blended Copper Palette

Blended Brown Palette

9W

7.3/4

6.3

2 Black

510.01

506.02

504.0

6G

1 Blue Black

510Na

508.01

506Nv

7W

5.54

509.12

504N 505N 506N 507N 508N 509N 510N

5.3/4

5Bc

509Av

6Mr

5W

5.52

9 10 Very Light Extra Light Blonde Blonde

508Na

506.01

7.83

6.84

5Bv

8 Light Blonde

507.12

6.86

4.

7 Medium Blonde

507Av

7Mg

6.83

6 Dark Blonde

10.88

8M

7.8

5 Light Brown

10Mm

8.88

6M

5.8

4 Medium Brown

Coolest

6Mm

4.8

Pure tones that can be used on their own off the scalp or mixed with any shade except the UL’s to create personalised formulas. The shades will add vibrant tones and boost the hair brighter​

SR.62

6.82

4M

SoRed Collection

SR-Rv

6Mv

4.82

Mocha Palette

6.64+

6.28

6.81

4Mv

6.62+

6Rc+

Coolest

Warmest

3.0

4N

Warmest

3N

Specialty Collections SoRed

2N

5.62+

Warmest

6.02

6.28

3.

7.66+

10.9

4Nj

2.0

2.

7Rr+

5.66+

8.64

6Na

1.

9 10 Very Light Extra Light Blonde Blonde

6Vr

10P

8.9

8 Light Blonde

6.21

Coolest Warmest

8P

7 Medium Blonde

6.11

4.21

8.13

6 Dark Blonde

4Aa

Warmest

3 Dark Brown

Power Cool Palette

2 Black

Coolest

1 Blue Black

1

+ 6%

9%

12%

2

High-Lift (1:1)

1

+ 12%

2

B (1:1)

+ 6%

Step 2: Apply Formula A to midlengths and ends for the last 5–15 minutes, adjusting formula as needed for porosity. Process for a total of 35–45 minutes.

OPTION B Step 1: Apply Formula A to new growth only. Process for a total of 35–45 minutes

Step 1: Apply formula to new growth only.

Step 1: Apply Formula A to new growth only.

Step 2: Immediately apply the same formula to mid-lengths and ends.

Process for 35 minutes. If ends are porous, apply formula on ends for last 5–15 minutes only.

Step 2: Immediately apply Formula B using next higher % Developer to mid-lengths and ends. Process 35–45 minutes.

Step 1: Apply formula to midlengths and ends. Process for 15 minutes.

Step 2: Apply the same formula to new-growth. Process for a total of 50 minutes.

Step 2: Apply Color Sync Formula B to mid-lengths and ends for last 10–20 minutes.

When retouching High Impact Brunettes please refer to Education Materials

Note: Usage as a highlighter is off-scalp only.

Color Booster (1:3:4)

+

+

SORED AS A COLOR BOOSTER Add SoRed to any SoColor.beauty Reflect Collection formula to electrify the colour with intense, fiery red vibrancy.

1 part SoRed shade + 3 parts Reflect or Blended Natural shade + 4 parts required Matrix Cream Developer.

Process for a total of 35–45 minutes.

Professional Safety Allergy alert test must be done • An Allergy Alert Test must be done 48 hours before each application of the colourant, as an allergy can develop suddenly, even though you have previously applied the colourant or another colourant on your client.

Read the product’s leaflet & follow the instructions

• Matrix and the L’Oréal Professional Product Division has designed a protocol which will enable you to manage your clients’ colour experience and determine the need to carry out an Allergy Alert Test.

The protocol follows a 3-step consultation with your colour client, to accompany the application of a Matrix colourant: Step 1: Professional consultation.

Step 2: How to carry out an Allergy Alert Test.

Step 3: H ow to carry out a colour application; refer to your professional safety booklet for more information.

How to carry out an Allergy Alert Test 1

First, remove earrings.

2 Then, behind the ear and using a cotton-bud, apply a little of the unmixed product sufficient to cover an area of 1 to 2cm (eg. the size of a small coin)

• Wear suitable disposable gloves during the preparation, application and rinsing of the product.

•U se exclusively with the recommended oxidants.

• Use the proportions indicated.

• Respect the development time.

• Rinse hair well after application.

In case of a reaction In case of a reaction during the application such as an intense stinging, irritation, rash or burning sensation on the scalp, rinse immediately and discontinue use.

In case of shortness of breath, seek immediate medical attention.

Before colouring the hair again, recommend that your client consults a doctor.

3 Re-apply 2 or 3 times allowing it to dry between each application.

4

Leave for 48 hours without washing, covering or touching.

If during the course of this period you or your client notice any abnormal reactions such as intense reddening, itching or swelling in or around the test area, do not apply the colourant and recommend that your client seek medical advice before any further colour applications are made.

Special precautions

ATTENTION Black Henna Tattoos Check with your client. If your client has ever had, even once, a black henna tattoo, your client may have become allergic without knowing it.

Do not use the product, unless you have done the Allergy Alert Test 48hrs before use.

Do not use if: • Your client is under 16 years of age.

• Your client has a rash on their face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp.

• Your client has ever experienced any reaction after colouring their hair.

Record the allergy alert test information on your client record card.

• Avoid contact of the product with skin and eyes. Do not use to colour eyelashes or eyebrows. To do so may cause blindness.

Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them.

• If contact lenses are worn, they should be removed before rinsing the eyes thoroughly with water.

•P repare and apply the Mixture preferably in a well ventilated place.

• When a shaker is used, open immediately after mixing to avoid the shaker bursting and damage from the product overflowing.

• Keep out of the reach of children.

• Not suitable for use on clients under 16 years of age.

• Do not use if hair has been coloured with henna or with a progressive colour.

•F or all questions • Do not use on a beard concerning the personal or moustache or for sensitivity of your client, any other purpose recommend consultation than colouring the hair. with a doctor.

• Do not inhale or ingest.

• Wait at least 2 weeks after perming, relaxing or straightening the hair before applying the hair colourant.