Clairol Nice 'N Easy Permanent Color 5N/118A Natural Medium Neutral Brown

Get ready to color. Before starting: Use a smock or an old towel to protect your clothing. Have a clock handy for timing. Apply color to dry hair. Do skin allergy test 48 hours before each application even if you have already used coloring products Prepare color: Put on the expert colorist gloves. Tear off and discard tab from the color-blend Activator applicator bottle (2), then unscrew the applicator bottle cap. Open Color-blend Formula bottle (1) and pour contents into applicator bottle (2). Replace applicator bottle cap. Place gloved finger over applicator tip, point away from face, and shake well until the color has totally blended and the mixture has thickened. Immediately apply the color to your hair. Once mixed, never reseal or store the color in a closed container as it could burst. All over color application: Ideal for fist time users or if you haven't colored for several months. 1. Apply color: Part your hair into small, even sections using the applicator tip. Apply color first to your roots and stubborn grays. Work through hair from root to tip to ensure full saturation, but don't rub into the scalp. Pour any unused color mixture down the drain as it will lose its effectiveness after an hour. If any color gets on your skin, wipe it off with a damp towel. 2. Time it: Leave on for 25 minutes or the time indicated by your strand test. Tip: If your grays are really stubborn, it may be necessary to leave color on for up to 45 minutes. For ultra light blonde shades, leave the color on for up to 45 minutes as well. Nice 'n easy - layers rich tones and contouring highlights in one simple step! 3. Rinse and gloss: Add a small amount of warm water and massage into a lather. Rinse until water runs clear. Apply the ColorSeal conditioning gloss to condition and lock in highlights and shine. For optimal color results, leave on for 2 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with warm water. Save remaining ColorSeal conditioning gloss and continue to use once a week (after shampooing) in place of your usual conditioner for optimal color, shine and softness. Tip: For best results use a quarter-size amount for each application. Our exclusive ColorSeal conditioning gloss helps seal in beautiful, natural-looking color and adds intense shine! Root application: Ideal for users who color every 4-6 weeks to help keep hair natural-looking and ensure even color root to tip. 1. Apply color: Part your hair down the middle and apply the color mixture to your roots, use applicator tip to separate your hair into sections and continue applying the color to your roots only. Save the remainder of the color to use for the rest of your hair. 2 Time it: Leave the color on your hair for 20 minutes or 5 minutes less than the time indicated by your strand test. Then gently work the remaining color through the rest of your hair, but avoid rubbing it into your scalp. Leave the color on your hair for an additional 5 minutes. 3. Rinse and gloss: See instructions above. Tip: If your grays are really stubborn, it may be necessary to leave color on for up to 45 minutes. For ultra light blonde shades, leave the color on for up to 45 minutes as well. The instructions below, provided by the Clairol hair color experts, will guide you step-by-step through an easy coloring experience. Before you color: 48 hours in advance: Take the allergy test. Do the strand test to determine your optimal coloring time. Read this entire instruction leaflet before you begin. Skin allergy test instructions: Must be performed 48 hours before you color your hair: you will need a cotton ball or swab, a plastic bowl and a plastic spoon. 1. To open, unscrew the entire color-blend activator applicator bottle cap (2). (Don't tear off the tab.) Then unscrew the color-blend formula cap (1). 2. Mix small, equal parts of color-blend formula (1) and Color-blend Activator (2) in a plastic bowl. (For Ultra Light Blonde #87, add 1 part of color-blend formula and 2 parts of color-blend activator.) 3. Tightly recap both bottles. 4. Apply mixture to a test area the size of a quarter in the bend of your elbow. Allow to dry. Use remaining mixture for Strand Test. Do not wash this area for 48 hours. During washing, protect with an adhesive bandage and remove it immediately after washing. 5. Examine the test area during the next 48 hours. If no reaction occurs, you are ready to color. The absence of reaction to this test is no guarantee that an allergic reaction may not occur as a result of a future haircoloring process. However, this test represents an important precaution. Please consult a 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. 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 a 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 to eyes/face, blistering and/or skin or scalp weeping seek immediate medical attention. Retain the product for identification and call 1-800-CLAIROL. Our expert color consultants will advise you what to do next and reimburse your purchase of this product if necessary. Strand test: 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 1/4 inch wide strand from the darkest or grayest 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 the Allergy Test. Start timing. 3. After 15 minutes, check the strand. If the strand is not the color you 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 grays, it may be necessary to leave the haircolor on for up to 45 minutes. Color hints & tips: Use nice 'n easy for ultimate natural-looking color with rich tones and contouring highlights in one simple step! Apply color to dry hair that is free of styling product build-up. If hair has build-up, shampoo one day prior to coloring. Do not shampoo immediately before coloring. Your scalp has natural oils that help to protect it during the coloring process. If any color gets on your skin or household surface, wipe it off immediately with a damp towel. Use the ColorSeal™ Conditioning Gloss only once a week. It has been designed to give you long-lasting benefits. For best results, use a quarter-size amount per application. Call the Expert Color Consultants at 1-800-CLAIROL if you are going more than two shades lighter or darker than your current color, going dramatically red or if you have bleached, double processed or highlighted hair. If your hair has been recently permed or relaxed, wait at least 7 days and 1 shampoo before coloring. Do the Strand Test since your timing may need to be reduced. If you plan to perm or relax your hair, wait at least 7 days and 1 shampoo after coloring. If you've used a gradual color restorer, henna, or metallic dyes, do not use this product until your hair has grown out and colored areas have been cut off.

Description

Clairol Nice 'N Easy Natural Medium Neutral Brown Permanent Color. 5N/118A. CC Colorseal™ conditioner. 3 salon tones in one simple step. Superior natural looking color with tones and highlights. 100% gray coverage - long lasting. 1 application.

Other Description

Tones & highlights: superior natural looking color with tones and highlights. 100% gray coverage long lasting color: nice 'n easy provides 100% gray coverage and color that lasts up to 8 weeks. CC Colorseal™ conditioner: adds intense shine, helps lock in natural looking color and protects hair between coloring. Extend your color. Keep your color beautiful between colorings with root touch-up. Nice 'n easy shade 5. What's inside: Colorblend formula. Colorblend activator. CC ColorSeal™ conditioner. Expert gloves. For help, call 1-800-CLAIROL or visit www.clairol.com. Salon blend of 3 tones in one step. Like salon formula, nice'n easy has a blend of 3 tones. Get natural looking color in one simple step. 5N. Natural medium neutral brown. Layers neutral/cool tones to enhance your natural color. For optimal results, use on light brown to dark brown hair. On gray hair, color appears lighter than non-gray for a highlighted effect. On natural red hair, color gives a medium neutral brown result with fewer red tones. Our Colorblend Technology™: The secret to our natural looking color is Clairol's exclusive colorblend Technology™, which expertly blends 3 complementary tones into every shade. The result? Natural looking color that's perfectly true to you. Need help? Call us at 1-800-CLAIROL (1-800-252-4765) to speak to an Expert Color Consultant. Mon.- Fri. 8:30AM - 8:30PM and Sat. 9:00AM - 6:00PM EST. For bilingual help, call 1-800-HISPANA (1-800-447-7262). Write to us at P&G Beauty, P.O. Box 5324, New York, NY 10150-5324. See how you could look in this shade! Go to clairol.com and use MyShade to find your perfect match. Clairol and Nice 'n Easy are registered trademarks of The Procter & Gamble Company. Free offer! Become a color source VIP for free! Register at clairol.com to get these perks and more: Color source magazine, exclusive special offers, e-mail newsletters and postcards. Rich tones and contouring highlights in one simple step! Questions? Call 1-800-CLAIROL (1-800-252-4765) to speak to an expert color consultant Monday through Friday 8:30AM-8:30PM and Saturday 9:00AM-6:00PM EST. Visit our website clairol.com for great tips and advice.

Ingredients

Colorblend Formula: Water, Ethoxydiglycol, Propylene Glycol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Soytrimonium Chloride, Ammonium Hydroxide, Oleth-5, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Tall Oil Acid, Oleth-2, Fragrance, C11-15 Pareth-9, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, C12-15 Pareth-3, P-Phenylenediamine, Erythorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Resorcinol, Phenyl Methyl Pyrazolone, P-Aminophenol, Sodium Sulfite, 1-Naphthol, N,N-Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)-P-Phenylenediamine Sulfate, M-Aminophenol, EDTA. Colorblend Activator: Water, Hydrogen Peroxide, Acrylates Copolymer, Steareth-21, Oleth-2, PEG-50 Hydrogenated Palmamide, Oleth-5, Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer, Oleyl Alcohol, Etidronic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Simethicone, Sorbitan Stearate, PEG-40 Stearate, Cellulose Gum. CC Colorseal™ Conditioning Gloss: Water, Bis-Hydroxy/Methoxy Amodimethicone, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Glutamic Acid, Fragrance, Benzyl Alcohol, Panthenyl Ethyl Ether, Citric Acid, EDTA, Sodium Chloride, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Panthenol, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone.

Warnings

Can cause allergic reactions follow the safety warnings.
Important safety warnings:
Hair color products may cause allergic reactions, which in rare cases can be severe. Tattoos may increase the risk of allergy to this product. Conduct a skin allergy test 48 hours prior to each application, even if you have already used coloring products before. Remember to buy the product 48 hours in advance. Do not use this product if you have experienced any reaction to hair color products or 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. Read and follow instructions carefully. In rare cases, use of hair colorants has been associated with temporary or permanent skin depigmentation (skin lightening or loss of color). If you notice any skin depigmentation or other unexpected reaction such as pain or severe itching, discontinue use immediately.
Caution: this product contains ingredients that may cause skin irritation on certain individuals and a preliminary test according to accompanying directions should first be made. This product must not be used for dyeing the eyelashes or eyebrows. To do so may cause blindness. Product not intended to be used on children. Keep out of reach of children.
Important: safety instructions:
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:
1. 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 haircolor product.
Need advice? Call the Expert Color Consultants at 1-800-CLAIROL (1-800-252-4765).
2. Perform a skin allergy test 48 hours before each product use even if you have already used coloring products before.
Special cautions:
This product contains ingredients including hydrogen peroxide, which may cause severe eye irritation and possible permanent eye injury. If any 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 haircolor. If you must wear contact lenses during application and if any product gets into your eye, remove the lens first, then flush immediately with a large amount of lukewarm water and seek medical advice.
Never use haircolor 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 haircoloring products out of reach of children.

Distributor

Procter & Gamble
Cincinnati, OH 45202
1-800-252-4765
www.clairol.com

UPC

00381519000324