Watercolors Intense Color Depositing Shampoo Blue — 8.5 oz semi‑permanent color, cleanses & conditions

Watercolors Intense Color Depositing Shampoo in Blue is a 3-in-1 semi-permanent shampoo that cleanses, conditions and refreshes blue tones while depositing vibrant pigment with every wash.

This shampoo is formulated to restore and boost fashion colors between salon visits. It uses cationic conditioners to carry direct dyes into the hair fiber, delivering visible blue pigment while maintaining a balanced 5.3–5.8 pH. Free from sulfates, parabens, peroxide, salt, PPD and PTD, and made in the USA, it’s designed for vivid, temporary color on natural level 7 hair and pre-lightened hair.

How does Watercolors Blue shampoo refresh faded color?

The shampoo deposits direct dye pigments as it cleans, so each wash helps restore tone and vibrancy without permanent alteration. Its conditioning agents help seal the cuticle for shinier, softer-looking hair after the treatment.

• Direct dye delivery combined with cationic conditioners for efficient pigment uptake.
• Balanced pH to maintain hair integrity while depositing color.
• Use as a daily toner or a short-term color boost between salon visits.

How long should I leave it on for the shade I want?

Timing controls intensity: a short contact time gives a subtle tint, while extended processing yields richer pigment. Adjust exposure based on your current hair lightness and desired vibrancy.

• Rinse immediately for a very light refresh.
• 2–5 minutes for a gentle, wearable blue tone.
• 10–15 minutes for a much stronger, fashion-forward blue result.

Will this damage my hair or interact with chemical treatments?

Watercolors is formulated without peroxide, sulfates, parabens, salt, PPD or PTD and is designed to be gentle while depositing color. It conditions during use, but results depend on your hair’s current condition and prior chemical processes.

• Safe for use on pre-lightened and color-treated hair for temporary color enhancement.
• Not a permanent dye—no oxidative chemical process involved.
• Perform a patch and strand test if your hair has an extensive history of chemical treatments.

How should I use it to get consistent results?

Apply to wet hair, lather, and leave according to your desired intensity, then rinse. For even tone, distribute product thoroughly from roots to ends and use gloves to avoid staining skin or nails.

• Use on cleansed, wet hair for top pigment uptake.
• Comb through with a wide-tooth comb during processing for uniform coverage.
• Rinse with cool-to-lukewarm water to help lock in shine and color.

Who is this for: This Watercolors Blue shampoo suits anyone who wants a temporary, vivid blue refresh without a full salon color service. It’s ideal for people with lightened hair or natural level 7 and above seeking fashion tones, plus those who prefer sulfate- and peroxide-free maintenance between professional appointments. Use it for experimental color, seasonal looks, or routine color upkeep when you want bright results with conditioning benefits.

Ingredients

Aqua, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Parfum/Fragrance, DMDM Hydantoin, Mica, Titanium Dioxide