Start using Gem Lites® Colorwash® right after any color service. Adopt an option listed above. Continuous use prevents color from looking washed out and faded. Those with more than one highlight color should choose the color that best matches the lightest color in their hair. Use every time you want to refresh colour, intensify the shade or darken the colour. You should not use use a lighter Colorwash® than the color of your hair as it will not lighten.

Gem Lites® Colorwash® are semi-permanent direct dyes intended to add and hold color, but gradually wash out from the hair if alternated with a no color clarifying shampoo. The intensity and durability of the colour is dependent on the condition and porosity of the hair. More lightened hair means more intense and long-lasting color. Color remains the same if you alternate with a no color shampoo or steadily becomes more intense if you continously use the Colorwash® only.

Shinewash® and Moisturewash™ are the alternating shampoos that has been optimized to be used with Gem Lites® Colorwash®. Other shampoos can be used but color consistency may not stay the same.

Gem Lites® Colorwash® will not cover grey or virgin hair. It will also not lighten dark hair. It will add bright tones or make light hair appear deeper and richer based on selected color and method. Gem Lites® Colorwash® Brown Tahitian Pearl will gradually enrich the color of grey, virgin hair.

All products are suitable for hair that has a keratin treatment. It also works well for virgin hair.

Yes, you can use the Colorwash® and the Colorditioner® together. It can be done to create a custom color or to deposit the most amount of pigment. It is important to remember if you choose to do this, to alternate and have a day in between, that you use a clear shampoo and conditioner. This will keep from depositing too much color to the hair.

Match the Gem Lites Colorwash® color to the color that best matches the lightest color highlight in the hair or to the desired color of your highlights.

Colors are formulated to maximize color deposit on the hair while minimizing staining on hands and scalp. If your hands and scalp are dry, they may stain slightly. If you experience staining, simply wash the area with soap and water immediately after applying.

To remove color, stop using Gem Lites Colorwash® and switch to a clarifying shampoo. The durability of the product on the hair is dependent on the condition and porosity of the hair, the intensity of the shade and how often it was used. The lighter colors (Flawless, Silvery Diamond, Sunstone and Sandy Opal) wash out quicker with clarifying shampoos. The darker colors (Fire Opal, Ruby, Amber, Star Sapphire, Cocoa Quartz and Tahitian) will take longer to washout and may need a liquid lightener to fully remove.