Schwarzkopf Igora Royal is a professional permanent hair colour with up to 100% coverage of white hair. Here we go through the mixing ratio, developer strength, processing time and application. The information is based on Schwarzkopf Professional's technical manual for Igora Royal. Always follow the instructions on the packaging and do a patch test according to the manufacturer's recommendation.
Mixing ratio
- Regular shades (Naturals, Fashion, Absolutes, Silver Whites, Fashion Lights, pastels): 1:1 colour cream and developer.
- Highlifts 10 series (Ultra Blonde): 1:1.
- Highlifts 12 series (Special Blonde): 1:2, that is 1 part colour and 2 parts developer.
Which developer strength should I choose?
| Use | Developer |
|---|---|
| Tone on tone | 3% or 6% |
| Grey coverage (standard) | 9% |
| Lift 1 to 2 levels | 6% |
| Lift 2 to 3 levels | 9% |
| Lift 3 to 4 levels | 12% |
| Highlifts 12 series, lift 4 to 5 levels | 12% |
| Pastels and Silver Whites | 3% |
For Natural Extra (-00) and Absolutes, 9% is standard. With 90% or more white hair, 6% can be used.
Processing time
- Standard: 30 to 45 minutes.
- Fashion Lights: 30 to 45 minutes, 45 minutes when lightening a toned base.
- Pastels: 5 to 30 minutes, check visually.
- Silver Whites: up to 20 minutes.
How to apply
New colouring of the whole head
- Apply the colour in thin sections, starting with the mid-lengths and ends.
- Leave to process for 10 minutes (15 minutes for Fashion shades).
- Apply to the regrowth.
- Leave to process for 30 to 45 minutes in total.
- Emulsify and rinse until the water runs clear.
Regrowth
- Apply the colour only to the regrowth and leave to process for 30 to 45 minutes.
- If you want to refresh the lengths and ends, you can use Igora Vibrance for 10 to 20 minutes.
Grey coverage
- 0 to 70% grey: Fashion shade undiluted.
- 70 to 100% grey: mix the Fashion shade 2:1 with a Natural shade (1:1 for coarse or resistant hair).
- 100% white: Natural or Natural Extra.
FAQ
Which developer suits Igora Royal?
Schwarzkopf recommends Igora Royal developers. You will find Igora Royal Oil Developer in strengths 3%, 6%, 9% and 12%.
How much grey hair does Igora Royal cover?
Schwarzkopf states up to 100% coverage of white hair.
How light can I go with Highlifts?
Schwarzkopf states that the 10 series lifts up to 4 levels from base 7 and the 12 series up to 5 levels from base 6.
Buy Igora Royal
Schwarzkopf Igora Royal is available in many shades. You will find a suitable developer here.
