FAQ
Q: What’s the difference between LumiShine
®
Permanent Crème shades and the new LUMI10
™
Permanent
Crème shades?
A: The new LUMI10
™
shades deliver up to 2X* the shine and 100% gray coverage like original LumiShine—but in only 10
minutes! This rapid processing time is achieved thanks to our Quick Coverage System, which features concentrated
dye molecules that process in 10 minutes when activated by the LUMI10 Accelerator.
*vs. untreated damaged hair
Q: Will results be darker if my client has no gray?
A: LUMI10 is designed to cover 100% gray. If formulating for a client with no gray, you may adjust your formula to a
lighter level due to the extra dye load.
Q: What happens if I leave the color on longer than 10 minutes? Will it be progressive?
A: Due to the formulation of the Quick Coverage System
™
, color results will appear darker if left on longer than 10
minutes, and results will not be predictable.
Q: Is the ammonia level higher than typical permanent color?
A: No, the ammonia level is comparable to LumiShine Permanent Crème Color.
Q: Is longevity sacriced to attain the 10-minute speed objective?
A: No, LUMI10 is a permanent color; therefore, longevity is not sacrificed.
Q: Can I use LUMI10 between my foils when processing highlights.
A: Yes, just be mindful of overall processing time. Process your highlights until almost complete, then apply LUMI10
between foils and process for 10 minutes.
Q: How often can I use LUMI10?
A: As often as your client comes in for a regrowth touch-up, typically every 3-6 weeks.
Q: How many levels of lift does LUMI10 provide?
A: LUMI10 Permanent Color delivers up to two levels of lift when mixed with the LUMI10 Accelerator.
Q: What is in the LUMI10 Accelerator, and what makes it work?
A: The Accelerator provides the extra boost of peroxide needed to ensure LUMI10 Permanent Crème Color delivers
complete coverage in 10 minutes.
Q: Can I use another developer instead of the LUMI10 Accelerator?
A: For best results, we recommend LUMI10 be mixed with the LUMI10 Accelerator. If you don’t, your gray coverage will
be compromised.
Q: Can I mix regular LumiShine or YouthLock shades with my LUMI10 permanent crème shades?
A: We do not recommend mixing LumiShine or YouthLock with LUMI10 and cannot guarantee shade predictability
when mixed. We also cannot ensure color will develop in just 10 minutes.
Q: When should I start timing my LUMI10 service?
A: The 10-minute timing process should begin after the application is complete.
Q: When would I use LUMI10 vs. LumiShine Permanent Crème Color?
A: LUMI10 is the ideal choice when you want to add an unplanned root touch-up to a cut, when walk-ins want to be
“squeezed in,” and when you want a quick color service that minimizes person-to-person contact.
Q: Can I use high-lift color with LUMI10?
A: No, LUMI10 is not designed to be mixed with high-lift color or any other haircolor that requires a 20, 30, or 40 Volume
developer. LUMI10’s dedicated Accelerator is specially formulated to work with LUMI10’s fast-processing technology
to provide 100% gray coverage.
Q: How does LUMI10 cover grays in 10 minutes with minimal damage?
A: The secret lies in our Quick Coverage System, which features
the ideal concentration of dyes necessary to penetrate the hair
fiber in 10 minutes under conventional ammonia levels. Unlike
traditional LumiShine Permanent Color, which has a steady dye
delivery process, the Quick Coverage System allows LUMI10
dyes to swoop into hair fibers at a fast pace—without
compromising hair’s integrity or long-lasting results. Please
view the image on the right to see how the starting level of dye
concentration affects speed and processing time.
Pro Tip:
• Be careful not to overlap when using LUMI10 or banding will result.
• LUMI10 develops fast. If you have a client with an extreme amount
of hair, you may adjust your formula to a lighter level in your
starting area. Make sure you use a timer.
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