Before Starting

Please read the instruction leaflet carefully.

Keep a comb and a watch close by so that you can check the development time.

To protect your clothes, put an old towel around your shoulders.

Please put on the high quality gloves provided.

1 How to prepare Maxton

Squeeze the required amount of color into a non-metallic bowl.

Add the corresponding amount of MAXTON cream developer and stir well, using a tint brush.

Continue until the mixture is of a homogenous consistency.

2&3 How to apply Maxton

First application

(Ideal for first time colorers or if you want to change your color)

Comb your hair thoroughly so that there are no tangles.

Apply the color mass in sections and distribute evenly to the hair.

To obtain the best result, leave the color mass on the hair for 30 minutes.

Regrowth application

(Ideal to cover new growth after 4-6 weeks)

We recommend this application if you already been permanently colored and new growth is beginning to show. In about 4-6 weeks the hair grows about 1-2 centimeters and should be retouched as follows:

Comb your hair thoroughly so that there are no tangles.

Make partings and apply approximately ¾ of the mixture to the new growth at the roots.

Leave the color on for 20 minutes. Apply the rest of the color mass. Distribute evenly to the hair and leave for a further 10 minutes.

4 Rinsing

After completion of the development time, emulsify the color mass with a little water and rinse out thoroughly until the water runs clear.

Shampooing is not neccessary.

5 Conditioning

Gently massage the Care Balm into your damp hair, leave on for approx. 2-3 minutes and carefully rinse your hair again.

Grey hair:

Vibrant red shades should not be used if you have a high percentage of grey hair. The color result will be more intense and vibrant than the carton color grid depicts.

Permed hair:

You should wait for a period of one week before using Maxton. With permed hair the development time should generally be reduced by 5-10 minutes. Otherwise the color result could be more intensive and darker. As perming causes fading, you should color your hair after perming.

Lighter hair:

If your original hair color is very dark and you want a very light result, you should pre-lighten your hair with a Hair Bleaching product.

Thick and long hair:

If your hair is very thick or long we suggest you use two packages of Maxton.

HAIR COLORANTS CAN CAUSE ALLERGIC REACTIONS WHICH IN RARE INSTANCES CAN BE SEVERE, TATTOOS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF ALLERGY. TO REDUCE YOUR RISK FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT AT ALL IF: You have already experienced any reaction to Coloring products. You have sensitive, irritated or damaged scalp. In these cases do not conduct the skin allergy test and consult a doctor before using any hair color product.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE A REACTION DURING OR WITHIN THE NEXT 48 HOURS OF COLORING YOUR HAIR :

IF DURING COLORING YOU EXPERIENCE: Any stinging or burning and or rash, rinse immediately and discontinue use as this may be an indication of more serious reaction. DO NOT color your hair again before consulting a doctor or seeking medical advice. Rapidly spreading skin rash, dizziness or faintness, shortness of breath and/ or swelling eyes/ face, rinse immediately and SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

IF AFTER COLORING OR ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS YOU EXPERIENCE problems, such as skin itching, skin rash, swelling eyes/face, blistering and/or skin or scalp weeping SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. Retain the product for identification and call our company in gulf countries. Our Color Experts will advise you what to do next and reimburse our purchase of this product if necessary.

SPECIAL CAUTIONS: This product contains ingredients including hydrogen peroxide, which may cause severe eye irritation and possible permanent eye injury. If the product gets into your eye, flush immediately with a large amount of lukewarm water and seek medical advice. We recommend removing contact lenses before applying hair color. If you have to must wear contact lenses during application and any product gets into your eye, remove the lense first, flush immediately with a large amount of lukewarm water and seek medical advice. Never use hair color on eyebrows or eyelashes or if your scalp is irritated or injured. Do not inhale or ingest product. Do not use if your hair has been colored with henna or metal dyes. Prepare and use the product in a well-ventilated area. If you experience inhalation difficulties, move to fresh air. Remove all metal objects from hair before and during coloring. Wear gloves and rinse hair well after application. Keep product in a cool place away from heat and light. Do not mix this Colorant with any other product. Do not keep any unused mixed product. Do not leave the mixture in a closed bottle (bottle may expand or burst). Product not intended to be used on children. KEEP ALL HAIR COLORING PRODUCTS OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

PERFORM A SKIN ALLERGY TEST 48 HOURS BEFORE EACH PRODUCT USE. (Even if you have already used Coloring products before.)

You will need a cotton ball or cotton buds, a plastic bowl and a plastic spoon.

1. Mix small, equal parts of hair color and developing lotion in a plastic bowl.
2. Tightly recap both bottles.
3. Apply mixture to a test area approximately 1 cm2 in the bend of your elbow. Allow to dry. Do not wash this area for 48 hours. During washing, protect with an adhesive bandage and remove it immediately after washing.
4. Examine the test area during the next 48 hours. If no reaction occurs, you are ready to color.
5. This test represents an important precaution. However showing a negative result to this skin allergy test is no guarantee that an allergic reaction may not occur at a future hair coloring point. Therefore it is important to carry out a skin allergy test 48 hours prior to every hair coloring.
6. Please consult your doctor if you have any doubts.

NOTE : IF A RASH, REDNESS , BURNING OR ITCHING OCCURS YOU MAY BE ALLERGIC. STOP. YOU MUST NOT USE THIS PRODUCT.

Do the Strand Test each time you color to determine optimal timing and color results. Perms, relaxers, previous color and the sun can affect your results and timing. You will need scissors, tape and a clock.

1. Cut a ¼ inch strand from the darkest or greyest part of your dry hair close to the scalp and tape at the cut end.
2. Completely cover the hair strand with the mixture remaining from Allergy Test.
3. After 15 minutes, check the strand. If the strand is not the color your want, return it to the mixture and check the color every few minutes for up to 25 minutes. For extra light blonding, more intense color results, or to cover resistant grey hair, it may be necessary to leave the product color on for up to 45 minutes. Fill in your personal color time.