A color bomb for the hair, or color ball as some say, has become incredibly popular and is super good for keeping the hair color nice between colors.
However, there are some questions and misunderstandings about these so I have now summarized 10 necessary facts that are important to know for you who use / want to use these color bombs :)
10 facts about color bomb for hair:
A color bomb is not a hair color
A color bomb for the hair is not a hair color, but a hair wrap with pigment that settles superficially on the hair. Used to enhance the hair color you already have. It does not wear on the hair at all - on the contrary! The wrap is caring just like a hair wrap.
2. The pigments adhere less well to untreated hair
The pigments are difficult to attach to untreated hair, and will therefore probably not attach to your growth. I recommend not using color bombs at all if you have completely uncolored hair.
3. Enhances blonde shade in light hair
Color bombs for light hair colors are used to enhance the blonde hue. If you want to get rid of a yellow / orange tone without getting a cold blonde color, you can mix a violet wrap with a blonde / beige.
4. Can not be used to lighten the color
A hair color bomb can not be used to lighten your hair color.
5. Color bomb can also be applied to dry hair
If you, like me, have an umbrella dye, it can be difficult to apply the wrap in the shower without it sticking in the lengths - but it is actually possible to apply in dry hair as well! Then it is much easier to see where it should be applied.
6. For the whole hair, it is used as a regular hair wrap
However, the use of a color bomb for the entire hair is done just like a normal hair wrap, in towel-dried hair after shampooing, before conditioner.
7. Wear gloves to avoid smudging on your hands
Wear gloves to avoid having colored hands after using the wrap, it can be difficult to remove from the skin. When I apply to the scalp in dry hair, I use a foundation brush, works great.
8. Apply often if you want it to last
The pigments from the packaging are washed out over and over again, and if you have a colorful hair color, you should supplement with the color bomb every shower. Otherwise, repeat as needed.
9. It is possible to have different colors
Det går att “leka” med färgbomber också, man måste inte matcha sin egen hårfärg. Om du t.ex. har färgat brunt hår och vill ha en mer röd ton, så kan du ha i en röd färgbomb i håret.
10. More effect the longer you leave the color bomb in
The effect time is 3 minutes, so it goes very fast. But you get more effect the longer it lasts, so colorful colors (eg red) can with advantage work longer if you want an effective result.
I use a revlon color bomb
For my new hair color I now use Revlon Professional Nutri Color Cream (adlink) in the shade 500 Purple Red which is a purple-red color, just like my hair color. I can also recommend Maria Nila Color Refresh (adlink) in the shade Autumn red which I have also tested, my hairdresser sells both brands and it is also great!
Tips! I mitt andra blogginlägg Blond balayage (naturlig blond hårfärg) har jag använt djuprengörande schampo samt en mildare färgad inpackning för att få fort den gröngula tonen i håret. Så kan man också använda en färgad hårinpackning. Klicka in i det inlägget för produkttipsen! :)
Hope you who are hungry / already use color packaging for your hair became a little wiser by what a color bomb is!
Also read:
- Blonde hair at home
- Get rid of green shifts in your hair (with red color packaging)
- 10 tips for more volume in the hair! (Natural & with Products)
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If you have blonde hair, you can take a brown color bomb, would the color stick and then go out?
Hey i used the “500” colorbomb and i have blond hair. Just wanna know hos Long it last on hair. Does it come off or do i have to use somthing too get it off it's been 1 week now
Hey! Have brown hair and are eager to get in a little red in which color bomb should I buy then? From revlon? Sincerely, Magdalena
Maybe yellow blue or
Hey!
I have a question :)
I just treated my hair with creation, can I use the color bomb directly on the first hair wash?
Mvh Luma
Hey! My hair is colored dark brown / black I want a redder shade in the hair. Do I have to bleach my hair first lr can I use a red "color bomb" directly in my hair?
It probably depends on how much red you want, a red wrap in dark brown hair gives absolutely a little red shifts but if it is more black then maybe it shines a little in red in some lights only. If you want a fairly clear red tone, you probably need to lighten your hair first :)
Hej! Det här kanske är en jättedum fråga, men kan man använda en färgbomb för att “dra fram” lite av en färg som redan finns? Jag har mörkblont hår med vissa koppartoner, men är inte speciellt sugen på att färga hela håret i en rödare ton. Skulle man eventuellt kunna använda en färgbomb i koppar/rött för att få mer fokus på/dra fram det som redan finns? Tack för svar! :)
ps. has to some extent treated hair so thinks that it might at least be worth a try
Yes, since you have partially treated hair, I absolutely believe that it works to do so!
Hey! I wonder if the color bombs work on toned hair? So I have treated hair, but intensive toning and not color. What do you think?
Regards Susanne
I blonde my hair quite often, what color wrap should I use and how?
Hi, can you use a color bomb after using color b4?
Have not tested but I absolutely believe so!
Hey! I am thinking of coloring my brown (type rat-colored) hair to type chestnut red myself at home. Thinking about what color packaging is recommended then? How would you proceed?
Hey!
Just started using color bombs. Has blonde hair but has bought maria nila pink pop. Tried mixing it with conditioner to try to get only a faint shade of pink in the hair. However, it did not become even at all: / Any tips to get it more even in the hair? :)
Det blir antagligen ojämnt p.g.a. att håret suger upp mer på torrare partier, förutsatt att du applicerar jämnt och tillräckligt i håret. Du kanske kan testa ha en vanlig hårinpackning en stund innan så att dina torra partier inte suger åt sig lika mycket? :) Annars vet jag faktiskt inte, om det bara allmänt blir flammigt. Det ska funka att blanda ut med vanligt balsam bara men den kanske inte “gifter sig” med alla balsam? Maria Nila ska ha en vit/genomskinlig inpackning som är till för att blanda ut färginpackningarna med, det kanske blir mer jämnt men jag vet inte för har inte testat.
Hi my name is row I want to test with color bomb yes I wonder if there is golden blonde or golden brown I was black before but I have bleached most of it is kind of just the tail left how should I make it even throughout the hair.
Hey! I have revlon color boost 1002 for blonde hair, I usually only take it in lengths to keep my dark blonde color at the bottom, but where the curls start it turns yellow because I do not take the wrap so close to the bottom. My question is if I can take it in the whole hair even the bottom without destroying my dark blonde color? I want to get as close as possible and not miss yellow tones
Ps. Fantastic blog!
Hey! I have dyed my hair copper red recently. (ever been pale blonde for a while) But the color became a bit dull in the tops… so inye as intense as it became in the scalp. My hair needs to get a little darker redder tone .. Which color bomb would you recommend The red or copper? MVH Frida
I would choose copper :)
Yes its wraps are addictive making hard so fine and glossy. The only thing you need to check is the price because they can differ SEK 200 depending on where you buy from. Check price hunt type before.
It's super good. Had in it just now. If it had worked on undyed hair, the concept would have been perfect! Hope someone comes up with how to fix it!
Really! It would have been wonderful :) Maybe there is if you look!
Love color packaging! I myself drive on Maria Nilas because I feel that it is better if you have a slightly sensitive scalp. And it gives so much color that the hair looks freshly dyed! I use Bright red for my hair and it becomes like Revlons 500, a cool red color. I let it sit for at least 30 minutes with a plastic bag over my hair for best results :)
Super good post! Just read about a girl who was going to go from black to blonde hair with a color bomb… I loved Revlon Purple Red for my red hair! I used to use it once a week (every Friday type) so you were always nice for the weekend! My friends always thought I came straight from the hairdresser! Thanks Revlon! ;) Now I test Color Revive in the color Warm Chestnut. Works great for my dark hair! I always use it after a shower. Shampoo the hair, add the color bomb after showering. Walks around for 10 minutes. Washes off, in with conditioner. Think it feels awkward to do it in the shower =)
Hey! I have revlon color boost 1002 for blonde hair, I usually only take it in lengths to keep my dark blonde color at the bottom, but where the curls start it turns yellow because I do not take the wrap so close to the bottom. My question is if I can take it in the whole hair even the bottom without destroying my dark blonde color? I want to get as close as possible and not miss yellow tones
Ps. Fantastic blog!
Hej! Är din mörkblonda bottenfärg ofärgad eller färgad så? Färginpackningar tar knappt på obehandlat hår (det är inte tillräckligt “skadat”) så i sådana fall kan du ta i hela håret utan att den färgen förstörs. Men oavsett så tror jag inte att din mörkblonda färg kommer förstöras, då inpackningen inte ljusar upp håret alls utan bara tar bort gula toner och gör dom mer kalla. Så den mörkblonda färgen kommer nog se mer kall ut, men inte ljusare :)