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Environment and Sustainability!

Environment and Sustainability!

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The environment is a serious issue, and everyone must do their part. We believe in the need to be committed to the environment and to promoting lifestyles that respect people and natural resources.

Effective, Ecological & Safe 

Our formulas do not contain SLS/SLES, mineral oils, petrolatum, silicones, parabens or synthetic dyes, & instead use organic ingredients. A choice that stems from the desire to offer quality, natural and above all, clean products.

In INSIGHT’s ethical cosmetics, ingredients of natural origin and phyto-extracts of controlled origin find their place, best of what nature and technology can offer, when used with awareness and respect. All our formulas contain ozonated water, which is microbiologically pure water because it is enriched with ozone, a molecule with oxidizing and disinfecting powers that does not release chemical residues.

Sustainability

Sustainability for INSIGHT Professional is not a given forever, but a path of permanent updating. From 2013 to the present, we have worked hard to obtain a whole series of company and product certifications. Achieved thanks to a constant desire to improve cosmetic formulas, optimise production processes and make the environmental impact of our activities ever smaller, to the point of bringing it to zero. 

We are a Carbon Neutral certified company, which means zeroing or offsetting CO2 emissions. All products are Vegan OK certified, and some also have Eco Bio Cosmetics, Cosmos Natural or RSPO – Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil certification.


However, our commitment does not end there. Our packaging is made of 100% post-consumer recycled plastic and essential, meaning no cardboard cases. This choice, too, has allowed us to minimise CO2 emissions and use materials from renewable sources, differentiating and renewing the pack after using the product and, in fact, promoting that circular economy concept we are so fond of.

We know that this journey is not over, and therein lies our strengths. Being aware of the need for a momentous change in the way we produce, distribute and sell and equally aware that we have never reached the top, as we are constantly working to improve even more. The 2023-2024 biennium will allow us to add more important pieces to our mosaic of meaningful gestures that defend the environment, day by day and step by step to do our part to promoting lifestyles that respect people and natural resources.
 

There is one planet Earth. One, and it is not inexhaustible. We must care for it and not exploit it. We must defend it because we are not the owners of it, but the hosts who have a duty to leave it in trust for future generations. 

 

 

Tips for Achieving Perfect Colouring?

Tips for Achieving Perfect Colouring?

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Colour matching is not a science, but people often get it wrong. Colour theory should never be about what colours you can and can’t wear – it’s more about selecting the shade that will best flatter your complexion.

Hair & fashion colour rules are mere guidelines, so you don’t have to worry about taking your hair colour to extremes and following the strict colouring guidelines, carrying swatches of your best colours along to the shops & salons! This guide provides suggestions which are not set in stone – while wearing colours that flatter your complexion is always handy, style is a form of self-expression.

The perfect colouring represents the goal of every hairdresser and the desire of every client:

Whether it’s white hair coverage or more elaborate techniques, every hairdresser always wants to get a perfect colour, to satisfy the expectations of their customers to the maximum.

To achieve this goal, it is important to follow some simple technical precautions, which are often taken for granted: we analyse below the fundamental steps that will lead us to the correct application of INCOLOR.

The first thing to consider is the base colour. Regrowth, lengths, and ends must be examined separately, to determine: the height of tone, the reflex or nuance, and if the colour is natural or artificial. It will be necessary to understand what the necessary colour steps are, the tone to achieve the goal, and establish the background pigment.

The front and back should be analysed separately, determining the exact percentage of white hair. The structure of the hair is certainly another variable to consider: normal, thin or thick? Delicate or resistant? Chemically treated? porous or heavily damaged? These are characteristics that can influence the final result of the colouring process.

EPIDERMAL TEST

INSIGHT INCOLOR has a highly dermo-compatible formulation, but we know that some allergies or other skin problems can develop over time, even after many years of using the same product. For this reason, before each application of colour, it is recommended to perform a skin sensitivity test to check if the customer has an intolerance to the product. If itching or redness is noted, it is likely that there is sensitivity to some component of the product, and therefore the colour should not be applied. If, on the other hand, the test gave a positive effect (so no itching or redness occurred), you can proceed with the application. 

APPLICATION TECHNIQUES

In everyday life it is easy for everyday operations to be underestimated, as they are considered simple and taken for granted. So let’s see below what are the steps to follow for an optimal and safe colouring job. 

Before starting, we recommend applying a protective product on the face contour, such as the Skin Protector, to protect the client’s skin. Do not forget the importance of the operator’s use of protective gloves. 

It is possible to obtain technically perfect and impressive results by following a few basic rules during the preparation of the color mixture:

  • The doses must be precise to obtain a constant result;
  • The use of a scale is always recommended, to weigh the right quantities;
  • Never use metal bowls or tools; Use the product immediately after preparation.
  • Before using INCOLOR, do not wash your hair, but brush it carefully to remove any residues of lacquers or fixers.

It is possible to make a delicate shampoo only in case of dirty hair or too full of residues of finish products; after a short drying time, apply the colouring mixture.

APPLICATION AND WASHING INSTRUCTIONS

The colour must be deposited accurately and evenly with the brush, avoiding “swiping” the brush to avoid removing the colour just deposited. The laying time is determined by the desired result, the essential thing is that it falls within the minimum and maximum range of the times indicated. By rinsing the product before the minimum time (35 minutes), inaccurate and incomplete results are created. The indicated shutter speeds are recommended for INCOLOR to ensure optimal performance. Once the exposure time is complete, emulsify the color, avoiding massaging the skin too much.

When rinsing, pour the water in small quantities, continuing to gently massage the scalp and hair to ensure that the product’s self-washing power exerts its full effect. Rinse the product until it is completely eliminated from the skin and hair. Cleanse with Post Chemistry Shampoo to fix the colour and eliminate residues. Condition and treat with Post Chemistry Mask. This procedure restores the pH, eliminates swelling of the cuticle, and prevents colour discharge.

HOW TO TAKE CARE OF COLOURED HAIR?

It is advisable to wash your hair with a hair protective shampoo. This way you will get a more intense brightness and protect the colour, to eliminate from fading. Professional stylists agree that hydration is essential to maintain colour. We recommend to use a protective mask once a week, apply to wet hair, distributing evenly. Leave on 5 / 10 minutes. Rinse thoroughly.

Retouching the colour is not advisable to dye before 6-8 weeks. And if what you want is a radical colour change, for example a platinum blonde and your base is very dark, experts recommend doing it gradually. Take a browse at our organic range of shampoos, conditioners, masks and other treatments for dyed hair.

Remember, the best way to look good, is to pick the best colours for your complexion that make you feel beautiful. Deciding between blonde, brown, and red is tough enough without considering the spectrum of tones that exist within those hues. And then you have to think about which of those shades works best for your complexion?

The decision you and your colourist have to make is which colour you would like to bring out in your face.

Choose Colours that compliment and mesh with the seasons. Alter the Colour level in this guide to fit your Hair and Skin Type and remember, not all Colour changes need to be extreme, added hints and hues go far. 

If you’re interested in expanding your colour horizons, be sure to go and try on different shades of the same hue to see what looks best. Fashion rules are meant to be broken, so experiment.

Focus on: Sacha Inchi oil

Focus on: Sacha Inchi oil

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The oil extracted from the seeds of Sacha Inchi has many beneficial properties, both for wellness and beauty, let’s find out together which ones!

Have you ever heard of Sacha Inchi? A plant that is still little known, but has many properties. Sacha Inchi oil is considered the most nourishing of all plant oils, used for thousands of years by the Incan peoples of Peru for its innumerable qualities. The scientific name of this climbing plant that grows in the Amazonian rainforest is Plukenetia volubilis, also known as Inca peanut. The most valuable part is its seeds: they are enclosed in a brown shell and arranged in the shape of a star. Let’s look together at the properties that make Sacha Inchi so special.

Benefits and properties

Cold pressing of Sacha Inchi seeds yields an edible vegetable oil with many properties. When included in a dietary regimen, it is an excellent ally for keeping blood pressure and cholesterol under control, and for giving our immune system a boost. Very rich in polyunsaturated fats, particularly omega 3, omega 6 and omega 9, it is a valuable supply for our general well-being. It also contains vitamin A and vitamin E, and mineral salts. In short, a true superfood!

Sacha Inchi oil in cosmetics

The properties of the oil extracted from Sacha Inchi seeds make it an ideal cosmetic ingredient. It finds use in the manufacture of skin treatments due to its vitamin and omega-3 content. Products based on this oil can give good results even on very dry skin or skin with the presence of dermatitis.

The benefits on hair

Thanks to its properties, Sacha Inchi oil also finds use in the development of hair products. In fact, this oil is the perfect ally for nourishing even the most damaged and breaking hair, helping to strengthen it while increasing its shine. It acts on dryness by bringing nourishment and strengthening the hair fiber.

Thanks to its nourishing and disciplining characteristics, Sacha Inchi oil is present throughout the INSIGHT Professional Line Elasti-Curl, specially designed to nourish and moisturise curly hair.

 

 

INCOLOR Evolution: Hydra-Color Cream

INCOLOR Evolution: Hydra-Color Cream

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INCOLOR uses an innovative technology, for a colouring formula that minimises irritative phenomena, while ensuring a moisturising action. The Hydra-Color® colouring system is born.

Why the name HYDRA-COLOR®?

Because, from the first application, the hair will be tangibly more hydrated, full-bodied and silky. The colouring thus becomes an authentic and effective beauty treatment, in which ammonia plays a virtuous and functional role in hair care.

Protect the scalp

During colouring, one of the most common protection systems acts through a passive mechanism, thanks to the use of products with shielding action, such as INCOLOR Skin protector: the components form a sort of protective barrier on the skin preventing contact of colouring with the scalp.

In order to minimise the risk of improper use of the colour, without a loss of functionality, we invented Hydra-Color® Blend.

Hydra-Color® Blend represents an innovative approach to the possible problem of irritation due to the alkalinity of permanent dyes, as it provides a mechanism of action similar to a self-regulated release system that is activated at the time of application .

 

HYDRA-COLOR ® BLEND: what is it and how does it work?

Hydra-Color® Blend is an innovative blend of esters of natural origin (Lauryl Lactate, Octyldodecyl Lactate, Tristearyl Citrate), derivatives of lactic and citric acids, which exerts a protective, but above all moisturising action.

During the colouring, by cleavage, from these esters derive:

  • Acids capable of buffering the pH present on the skin
  • Neutral salts formed by the combination with released ammonia, for example ammonium lactate, a component of NMF, which is a fundamental factor for skin and capillary hydration. In this way the water is retained inside the hair.

 

THE SYNERGIC EXTRACTS

+ Plant Phytokeratin

Composed of hydrolyzed proteins of wheat, corn and soy, with amino acids similar to those found in hair and nails, it strengthens the hair fibre. It also adds volume and shine.

+ Organic Argan Oil

Referred to as “liquid gold” thanks to its beneficial effects, Argan Oil is considered a real elixir of youth. Being rich in Vitamin E, linoleic acid, omega 3 and 6 and essential fatty acids, it fights the action of free radicals, promoting hair elasticity. It also makes them softer and easier to comb, protecting them during colouring.

+ Grapeseed Butter

Rich in vitamins and polyphenols, it is known for its antioxidant properties. It has regenerating and restructuring qualities that allow better control of hair hydration during the colouring process. Protects the hair fibre.

 

THE BENEFITS OF INCOLOR

VEGAN OK Certification

Incolor is VEGAN OK certified, a standard that favours the spread of a culture of respect for life and the environment, so that these values ​​can represent a common heritage for all. Therefore, by purchasing a product that bears the Vegan Ok logo on the label, the consumer implicitly receives from the manufacturer a guarantee that this product does not contain animal components and has not directly involved the exploitation and killing of animals.

Nickel tested

All our formulas are nickel tested, with a value below 0.5 PPM, to ensure greater safety in case of hypersensitivity.

High percentage of naturalness

The Hydra-Color formula contains a high percentage of naturally derived ingredients. More than 90% of the total formula is made up of raw materials of natural origin.

Low ammonia content

The Hydra-Color phytoprotein colouring cream contains a low percentage of ammonia, which varies according to the nuance chosen.

Pre-naturalised color

INCOLOR is a pre-naturalised colouring system: it is therefore able to guarantee optimal coverage even in the case of white hair, without the need to mix the nuance with the corresponding natural base.

Treatment base with very high conditioning power

Thanks to the active ingredients contained, the Hydra-Color colouring cream leaves hair soft and easy to comb.

Fragrance without allergens

We have chosen to use an allergen-free perfume to minimise the risk of irritation.

 

FEATURES

  • 100 gr tube (60 gr for the correctors);
  • Standard application 1: 1.5 with the desired activator.
  • Nourishing activator, enriched with rice proteins, available in four versions: 10/20/30/40 volumes. & nbsp;

RESULTS

  • Soft, nourished and restructured hair.
  • Greater protection of the skin during colouring;
  • 100% coverage of the toughest hair;
  • High duration of color treatment over time;
  • Intense, deep and full nuances.
The Perfect Colouring!

The Perfect Colouring!

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The perfect colouring represents the goal of every hairdresser and the desire of every client:

Whether it’s white hair coverage or more elaborate techniques, every hairdresser always wants to get a perfect colour, to satisfy the expectations of their customers to the maximum.

To achieve this goal, it is important to follow some simple technical precautions, which are often taken for granted: we analyze below the fundamental steps that will lead us to the correct application of INCOLOR.

The first thing to consider is the base colour. Regrowth, lengths, and ends must be examined separately, to determine: the height of tone, the reflex or nuance, and if the colour is natural or artificial. It will be necessary to understand what the necessary colour steps are, the tone to achieve the goal, and establish the background pigment.

The front and back should be analysed separately, determining the exact percentage of white hair. The structure of the hair is certainly another variable to consider: normal, thin or thick? Delicate or resistant? Chemically treated? porous or heavily damaged? These are characteristics that can influence the final result of the colouring process.

EPIDERMAL TEST

INSIGHT INCOLOR has a highly dermo-compatible formulation, but we know that some allergies or other skin problems can develop over time, even after many years of using the same product. For this reason, before each application of colour, it is recommended to perform a skin sensitivity test to check if the customer has an intolerance to the product. If itching or redness is noted, it is likely that there is sensitivity to some component of the product, and therefore the colour should not be applied. If, on the other hand, the test gave a positive effect (so no itching or redness occurred), you can proceed with the application. 

APPLICATION TECHNIQUES

In everyday life it is easy for everyday operations to be underestimated, as they are considered simple and taken for granted. So let’s see below what are the steps to follow for an optimal and safe colouring job. 

Before starting, we recommend applying a protective product on the face contour, such as the Skin Protector, to protect the client’s skin. Do not forget the importance of the operator’s use of protective gloves. 

It is possible to obtain technically perfect and impressive results by following a few basic rules during the preparation of the color mixture:

  • The doses must be precise to obtain a constant result;
  • The use of a scale is always recommended, to weigh the right quantities;
  • Never use metal bowls or tools; Use the product immediately after preparation.
  • Before using INCOLOR, do not wash your hair, but brush it carefully to remove any residues of lacquers or fixers.

It is possible to make a delicate shampoo only in case of dirty hair or too full of residues of finish products; after a short drying time, apply the colouring mixture.

APPLICATION AND WASHING INSTRUCTIONS

The colour must be deposited accurately and evenly with the brush, avoiding “swiping” the brush to avoid removing the colour just deposited. The laying time is determined by the desired result, the essential thing is that it falls within the minimum and maximum range of the times indicated. By rinsing the product before the minimum time (35 minutes), inaccurate and incomplete results are created. The indicated shutter speeds are recommended for INCOLOR to ensure optimal performance. Once the exposure time is complete, emulsify the color, avoiding massaging the skin too much.

When rinsing, pour the water in small quantities, continuing to gently massage the scalp and hair to ensure that the product’s self-washing power exerts its full effect. Rinse the product until it is completely eliminated from the skin and hair. Cleanse with Post Chemistry Shampoo to fix the colour and eliminate residues. Condition and treat with Post Chemistry Mask. This procedure restores the pH, eliminates swelling of the cuticle, and prevents colour discharge.

HOW TO TAKE CARE OF COLOURED HAIR?

It is advisable to wash your hair with a hair protective shampoo. This way you will get a more intense brightness and protect the colour, to eliminate from fading. Professional stylists agree that hydration is essential to maintain colour. We recommend to use a protective mask once a week, apply to wet hair, distributing evenly. Leave on 5 / 10 minutes. Rinse thoroughly.

Retouching the colour is not advisable to dye before 6-8 weeks. And if what you want is a radical colour change, for example a platinum blonde and your base is very dark, experts recommend doing it gradually. Take a browse at our organic range of shampoos, conditioners, masks and other treatments for dyed hair.