FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Q) Is Eco Colors Hair Color a natural color?

A) EcoColors Hair Color does contain many botanical ingredients, but it is not a totally botanical hair color. In order for any hair color to be permanent, oxidative dyes must be present. As far as we know, there is not a permanent hair color on the market that is totally botanical. EcoColors Haircolor has been created with non-toxic in mind but it is not a "cure all" for all allergies and just because it has many natural and organic ingredients, it does not mean it is hypoallergenic. One thing for sure is there is no "organic hair color" that is permanent, don't be fooled by marketing gimmicks!

Q) Does EcoColors contain peroxide?

A) Yes, in order for an oxidative hair color to work, you must have a method of getting the oxidative dye pigments into the hair shaft.

Q) Is peroxide bad?

A) Peroxide is not toxic -- The peroxide in Eco Colors Home kit is a 20 volume developer buffered with flax and castor oils. This means the peroxide is only strong enough to lighten the hair 1-2 levels and it is the best formulation for gray coverage.

Q) Does EcoColors contain ammonia?

A) Eco Colors uses diluted Aqua Ammonia in very small amounts (which is non toxic). The ammonia helps open the hair shaft to allow the pigments to enter into the hair shaft. This Ammonia is necessary if you want lift and gray coverage. This amount of ammonia is not toxic to the body or the environment.

Q) What is “lift?”

A) Lift refers to lightening the color of the hair.

Q) How is Eco Colors different than other hair dyes?

A) Eco Colors Hair Color is soy based with the addition of high quality ingredients such as lecithin, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, nettles, rosemary, flower essence and grapefruit seed extract. Eco Colors contains no PPD, gluten, sulfites, resorcinol, ethanolamine, paraben or propylene glycol. Eco Colors surpasses its competitors in performance with super conditioning coverage that is natural looking and shiny.

Q) How can I determine which color to use?

A) Please see our EcoColors Color Chart and Custom Formulation Tips. If you have additional questions, please Contact Us.

Q) Does EcoColors perform animal testing?

A) EcoColors does not perform animal testing on any of its products. 

Q) I am allergic to other hair color brands; can I use EcoColors?

A) Many individuals who have reported allergic reactions to other brands have indicated that they do not react to EcoColors Hair Color BUT it is strongly recommended that you always perform a patch test before using EcoColors or any hair color. As is the case for any product, EcoColors is not a “cure-all” for all allergies.

Q) Some brands state that they do not use ammonia but monoethanolamide, ethanolamine or DEA instead. Why doesn’t EcoColors contin these ingredients present in so called “no ammonia,” “zero ammonia,” or “ammonia-free” hair colors?

A) Don't be fooled by the marketing gimmick behind ammonia-free hair colors! In instances advertising monoethanolamide, ethanolamine or DEA, ammonia is substituted with these dangerous, odorless chemicals.

EcoColors Inc., Labs has performed extensive research on an eligible ingredient-base to determine an ideal formula. Upon determination of the toxic and damaging effects of ethanolamine, EcoColors refrains from using ethanolamine as it is toxic and damaging to the hair.   

A recent scientific study published in the January 2014 issue of Cosmetic Science Review, indicates that Monoethanolamide (the "ammonia substitute" in non ammonia permanent hair color) is 85% more damaging than ammonia. The research methodology used in the study was Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), used to determine the cysteic acid level measurement through Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), photomicrographs to visualize cuticle damage, and protein loss. The outcome was oxidative damage in addition to damage caused by other pathways as a result of varying levels of Monoethanolamines in hair colorants.